Recent CBP NY Rulings
The following are short summaries of recent CBP NY rulings issued by the agency's National Commodity Specialist Division in New York:
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N332683: The tariff classification of a keyboard, video, and mouse switch from China
| HTS: 8471.80.1000, 9903.88.03, free + 25%, “Automatic data processing machines and units thereof: Other units of automatic data processing machines: Control or adapter units.” |
| Item: A plastic enclosure containing a motherboard printed circuit board assembly, a memory PCBA, a solid-state storage drive, and a cooling fan. On the side of the switch are numerous USB ports and on the rear of the enclosure are two RJ-45 Ethernet ports, three HDMI ports, and two coaxial connectors. The KVM Switch functions to interconnect peripherals, such as a keyboard, display, mouse, and more, to an automatic data processing machine. |
| Reason: N/A |
| Ruling Date: May 11, 2023 |
N332208: The tariff classification of Lenvatinib Mesylate (CAS No. 857890-39-2) in bulk powder form, from Italy
| HTS: 2933.49.2600, free, “Heterocyclic compounds with nitrogen hetero-atom(s) only: Compounds containing in the structure a quinoline or isoquinoline ring-system (whether or not hydrogenated), not further fused: Other: Other: Drugs: Other.” |
| Item: Lenvatinib Mesylate, imported in bulk powder form, is a receptor tyrosine kinase inhibitor. It is indicated for the treatment of patients with locally recurrent or metastatic, progressive, radioactive iodine (RAI)-refractory differentiated thyroid cancer and renal cell carcinoma. |
| Reason: N/A |
| Ruling Date: May 10, 2023 |
N332259: The tariff classification of Vancomycin Hydrochloride Injection in dosage form, from China
| HTS: 3004.20.0060, free, “Medicaments … consisting of mixed or unmixed products for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, put up in measured doses … or in forms or packings for retail sale: Other, containing antibiotics: Other: Other.” |
| Item: Vancomycin Hydrochloride Injection, imported in 500 mg, 1 gram, 5 gram and 10 gram vials, is a glycopeptide antibiotic. It is indicated for the treatment of serious or severe infections caused by susceptible strains of methicillin-resistant (ß-lactam-resistant) staphylococci. |
| Reason: N/A |
| Ruling Date: May 10, 2023 |
N332333: The tariff classification of 2-Mercaptoethanol, (CAS# 60-24-2) from China
| HTS: 2930.90.9250, 3.7%, “Organo-sulfur compounds: Other: Other: Other: Other: Other: Other: Other.” |
| Item: 2-Mercaptoethanol, (CAS# 60-24-2), manufactured in China, and imported for used in the oil field service industry as a raw material for specialty chemicals. |
| Reason: N/A |
| Ruling Date: May 10, 2023 |
N332412: The tariff classification of an adjustable textile strap from China
| HTS: 6307.90.9891, 9903.88.15, 7% + 7.5%, “Other made up articles, including dress patterns: Other: Other: Other: Other: Other.” |
| Item: An adjustable webbed textile strap with a molded plastic fastener on each end designed to attach to and secure the lid of a garbage, recycle, or organic bin, preventing animals from accessing the contents of the bin. The black woven strap is composed of 33.77% rubber filament and 66.23% polyester filament yarns. One end of the strap is threaded through a 100% polypropylene plastic, red clip that secures to the hinge of the container’s lid. The other end is threaded through a 100% polypropylene plastic connector that hooks to the front lip of the bin and secures the lid. Once each end of the strap is threaded through the fastener, it is folded over, and the two layers are sewn together to secure the fastener. |
| Reason: N/A |
| Ruling Date: May 10, 2023 |
N332446: The tariff classification of a glue from South Korea
| HTS: 3505.20.0000, 2.1¢/kg + 2.9%, "Glues based on starches, or on dextrins or other modified starches: [g]lues. |
| Item: A yellow-brown powder imported in flexible intermediate bulk containers in units of 500 kg. It consists of 55% calcium carbonate, 27% dextrin, 8% calcium hydroxide, 5% sodium carbonate, 3% borax, and 2% dispersant. After importation, it will be mixed with water to make adhesive and used in the production of paper tubes. |
| Reason: Although the calcium carbonate is a large percentage of the formulation, based on our research it is merely a filler used to reduce cost and improve certain properties of the glue. However, the dextrin is the primary ingredient possessing adhesive properties that forms the glue. |
| Ruling Date: May 10, 2023 |
N332586: The tariff classification of a Christmas decoration from China
| HTS: 9505.10.1500, free, "Articles for Christmas festivities and parts and accessories thereof: Christmas ornaments: Of wood.” |
| Item: A free-standing rectangular tabletop decoration, with the printed words “Merry Christmas by the Sea” and an image of greenery and a resin seashell and jute twine bow above the writing on the front face. The item is made predominantly of medium density fiberboard (MDF) wood and measures 10" by 8", with a depth of 1". The item is marketed and sold exclusively as a Christmas decoration for the home. |
| Reason: N/A |
| Ruling Date: May 10, 2023 |
N332636: The tariff classification of stainless steel plate from South Africa
| HTS: 7219.23.0030, 9903.80.01, free + 25%, “Flat-rolled products of stainless steel, of a width of 600 mm or more: Not further worked than hot-rolled, not in coils: Of a thickness of 3 mm or more but less than 4.75 mm: Of a width of 1370 mm or more.” |
| Item: Grade 309S stainless steel plate, which is hot-rolled, annealed, and pickled. The plate is made to ASTM A240/A240M-20a and measures 0.187 inch (4.7498 mm) in thickness x 60 inches (1524 mm) in width x 120 inches (3048 mm) in length. |
| Reason: The thickness of the plate measures 0.187 inch and is therefore less than 4.75 mm. |
| Ruling Date: May 10, 2023 |
N332699: The tariff classification of a steel tiller stand from China
| HTS: 9403.20.0090, 9903.88.03, free + 25%, “Other furniture and parts thereof: Other metal furniture: Other: Other.” |
| Item: A steel stand used to transport and store tractor-towed tillers. The stand is made of four vertical tubes connected by four staggered-height horizontal tubes. A 5.5" horizontal tube with pre-drilled holes protrudes from each upright tube to attach a tiller. It does not have wheels. The stand is made in China and will be imported without a tiller. |
| Reason: N/A |
| Ruling Date: May 10, 2023 |
N332269: The tariff classification of sesame seed products from Taiwan
| HTS: 2008.19.9090, 17.9%, "Other edible parts of plants, otherwise prepared or preserved...nuts, peanuts (ground nuts) and other seeds...other...other...other." |
| Item: Dry, granular products, put up for retail sale in containers between 3.52 ounces and 16 ounces, depending on the variety. The products are described as having a prominent rich and nutty sesame flavor, and are intended to be added to baked goods, salads and stir fries. |
| Reason: N/A |
| Ruling Date: May 9, 2023 |