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CBP Issues Revised ICP on Gaskets

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has issued a revised informed compliance publication (ICP) entitled, "What Every Member of the Trade Community Should Know About: Gaskets." According to CBP, this revised ICP is a study of the classification of gaskets of differing materials.

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This revised ICP contains information on the following:

Definition of Gasket

Application of the General Rules of Interpretation (GRIs)

Application of section notes

Metal gaskets

Cork gaskets

Rubber gaskets

Plastic gaskets

Paper gaskets

Textile gaskets

Fiberglass gaskets

Asbestos gaskets

Gaskets of other mineral substances

Sets or assortments of gaskets

The importer's responsibilities

Invoice requirements

Additional information (the internet, Customs regulations, Customs Bulletin, importing into the U.S., ICPs, value publications, "your comments are important")

CBP states that the material in this publication is provided for general information purposes only and cautions that because many complicated factors can be involved in customs issues, an importer may wish to obtain a ruling under CBP regulations 19 CFR Part 177, or to obtain advise from an expert who specializes in customs matters, for example a licensed customs broker, attorney or consultant.

CBP's ICP on Gaskets (originally issued in March 2004, revised January 2006) available athttp://www.cbp.gov/linkhandler/cgov/toolbox/legal/informed_compliance_pubs/icp74.ctt/icp74.pdf