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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N349003: The tariff classification of brackets from Japan
| HTS: (stainless steel brackets) 7326.90.8688, 9903.81.90, 9903.01.33, 2.9% + 50% + 10%, “Other articles of iron or steel: Other: Other: Other: Other: Other.” (aluminum brackets) 7616.99.5190, 9903.85.07, 9903.01.33, 2.5% + 50% + 10%, “Other articles of aluminum: Other: Other: Other: Other: Other: Other.” |
| Item: The items under consideration are brackets of stainless steel or aluminum used to attach, fix, fit, connect, protect, bind, or stabilize separate articles in semiconductor manufacturing equipment. There are four distinct bracket types for consideration: 1) Stainless steel brackets for affixing components in the carbon dioxide gas box. 2) Aluminum brackets to hold wafer handling lifter parts. 3) Stainless steel brackets for securing the drain pan to the machine frame to prevent vibration and ensure placement. 4) Stainless steel bracket assemblies to secure the position of the back system frame area and related components. |
| Reason: N/A |
| Ruling Date: June 10, 2025 |
N349004: The tariff classification of brackets from Japan
| HTS: (steel brackets) 7326.90.8688, 9903.81.90, 9903.01.33, 2.9% + 50% + 10%, “Other articles of iron or steel: Other: Other: Other: Other: Other.” (aluminum brackets) 7616.99.5190, 9903.85.07, 9903.01.33, 2.5% + 50% + 10%, “Other articles of aluminum: Other: Other: Other: Other: Other: Other.” |
| Item: The items under consideration are described as brackets of steel or aluminum used to attach, fix, fit, connect, protect, bind, or stabilize separate articles in semiconductor manufacturing equipment. There are five distinct bracket types for consideration: 1) Stainless steel brackets to secure cables from interfering with the mechanical movement of the wafer prober system. 2) Steel brackets to support the front access door of the wafer prober system. 3) Steel brackets that allow a user to affix/screw a touch screen monitor to a monitor stand. 4) Steel brackets to secure/affix the main stage frame of the wafer probing system. 5) Aluminum brackets used to adjust the clamp sensor position in testing equipment. |
| Reason: N/A |
| Ruling Date: June 10, 2025 |
N349132: The tariff classification of a felt pad from South Korea
| HTS: 6307.90.9891, 9903.01.25, 7% + 10%, “Other made up articles, including dress patterns: Other: Other: Other: Other: Other.” |
| Item: “Acoustic PET Pad” is a felt pad intended to absorb sound and tailored to fit the mounting location within carpet assemblies of an automobile. The pad is composed wholly of polyester staple fibers. The rectangular pad, measuring 13 inches in length by 4 inches in width by ½ inch in depth, has rounded corners. |
| Reason: N/A |
| Ruling Date: June 10, 2025 |
N349133: The tariff classification of a headliner from South Korea
| HTS: 8708.29.5160, 9903.94.05; 9903.01.33, 2.5% + 25% + 10%, “Parts and accessories of motor vehicles of heading 8701 to 8705: Other parts and accessories of bodies (including cabs): Other: Other: Other.” |
| Item: The article under consideration is a headliner, which is used in passenger vehicles. The headliner is manufactured using a non-woven fabric, glass mat, and polyurethane (PU) foam. After importation to the United States, lamps, wires, feeder cables, and handles are attached to the headliner. Then, the complete headliner is attached to the vehicle's ceiling. The headliner is designed to reduce road noise and vibration while also absorbing noise generated inside the cabin. |
| Reason: N/A |
| Ruling Date: June 10, 2025 |
N349176: The tariff classification of Lidocaine USP (CAS No. 137-58-6) and Lidocaine Hydrochloride Monohydrate (CAS No. 6108-05-0) in bulk powder form, from Spain
| HTS: (Lidocaine USP) 2924.29.5700, 9903.01.32, free + 10%, “Carboxyamide-function compounds; amide-function compounds of carbonic acid: Cyclic amides (including cyclic carbamates) and their derivatives; salts thereof: Other: Aromatic: Other: Drugs: Diethylaminoacetoxylidide (Lidocaine).” (Lidocaine Hydrochloride Monohydrate) 2924.29.6250, 9903.01.32, free + 10%, “Carboxyamide-function compounds; amide-function compounds of carbonic acid: Cyclic amides (including cyclic carbamates) and their derivatives; salts thereof: Other: Aromatic: Other: Drugs: Other: Other.” |
| Item: Lidocaine is indicated for use as a local anesthetic, cardiac depressant, anti-arrhythmic. Lidocaine Hydrochloride Monohydrate is the hydrochloride salt form of lidocaine. It is also chemically designated as 2-(Diethylamino)-N-(2,6-dimethylphenyl)acetamide hydrochloride monohydrate. |
| Reason: N/A |
| Ruling Date: June 10, 2025 |
N349206: The tariff classification of Fluorescent Pigments from China
| HTS: 3204.17.9086, 9903.01.24, 9903.01.25, 9903.88.03, 6.5% + 20% + 10% + 25%, “Synthetic organic coloring matter, whether or not chemically defined; preparations as specified in note 3 to this chapter based on synthetic organic coloring matter; synthetic organic products of a kind used as fluorescent brightening agents or as luminophores, whether or not chemically defined: Synthetic organic coloring matter and preparations based thereon as specified in note 3 to this chapter: Pigments and preparations based thereon: Other: Other: Other.” |
| Item: The subject product is described as bright colored, fine powder, SDS BSR series Fluorescent Pigments. The product is non-hazardous, synthetic organic coloring matter. The Fluorescent Pigments serve as colorants and will be principally used commercially in the production of ink paste, paint, coatings, polish, textiles, and plastics. |
| Reason: N/A |
| Ruling Date: June 10, 2025 |
N349207: The tariff classification of Basic Red Dye 1:1 from China
| HTS: 3204.13.8000, 9903.01.24; 9903.01.32; 9903.88.03, 6.5% + 20% + 10% + 25%, “Synthetic organic coloring matter, whether or not chemically defined; preparations as specified in note 3 to this chapter based on synthetic organic coloring matter; synthetic organic products of a kind used as fluorescent brightening agents or as luminophores, whether or not chemically defined: Synthetic organic coloring matter and preparations based thereon as specified in note 3 to this chapter: Basic dyes and preparations based thereon: Other: Other.” |
| Item: Basic Red Dye 1:1 is a red powder, slightly soluble in water. The assigned Chemical Subtract Service (CAS) number is 3068-39-1. Basic Red 1:1, is a fluorescent dye primarily used as a colorant in commercial applications such as in ink production and dyeing materials like cotton, wool, and silk. It is a cationic dye from the Xanthene family, known for its bright pink/red color and strong green fluorescence when dissolved in water. |
| Reason: N/A |
| Ruling Date: June 10, 2025 |
N349231: The tariff classification of Gadobutrol Injection in dosage form, from China
| HTS: 3006.30.5000, 9903.01.24; 9903.01.32, free + 20% + 10%, “Pharmaceutical goods specified in note 4 to this chapter: Opacifying preparations for X-ray examinations; diagnostic reagents designed to be administered to the patient: Other.” |
| Item: Gadobutrol, imported in 604.72 mg, 7.5 mL, 10 mL and 15 mL, is a gadolinium-based contrast agent (GBCA). It is indicated for use with magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in adult and pediatric patients, including term neonates, to detect and visualize areas with disrupted blood brain barrier and/or abnormal vascularity of the central nervous system. It is also indicated for use with MRI in adult patients to assess the presence and extent of malignant breast disease, magnetic resonance angiography (MRA) and cardiac MRI. |
| Reason: N/A |
| Ruling Date: June 10, 2025 |
N349232: The tariff classification of Gadoterate Meglumine Injection in dosage form, from China
| HTS: 3006.30.5000, 9903.01.24; 9903.01.32, free + 20% + 10%, “Pharmaceutical goods specified in note 4 to this chapter: Opacifying preparations for X-ray examinations; diagnostic reagents designed to be administered to the patient: Other.” |
| Item: Gadoterate Meglumine Injection, imported in 376.9 mg, 10 mL, 15 mL and 20 mL, is a gadolinium-based contrast agent (GBCA). It is indicated for intravenous use with magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in brain (intracranial), spine and associated tissues in adult and pediatric patients (including term neonates) to detect and visualize areas with disruption of the blood brain barrier (BBB) and/or abnormal vascularity. |
| Reason: N/A |
| Ruling Date: June 10, 2025 |
N349264: The tariff classification of personnel baskets from Italy or Sweden
| HTS: 8431.49.1090, 9903.81.91; 9903.01.25, free + 50% + 10%, “Parts suitable for use solely or principally with the machinery of headings 8425 to 8430: Of machinery of heading 8426, 8429 or 8430: Other: Of machinery of heading 8426: Other.” |
| Item: The merchandise under consideration is referred to as a personnel basket and is described as an attachment for lifting and transporting workers to elevated work areas. It is compatible with certain models of knuckle boom cranes sold by Hiab. The basket also serves as a work platform and has a rectangular floor with guard rails along its perimeter, a hinged gate, and a mounting assembly. The personnel basket is available in multiple versions, which are all functionally the same, but differ in material, weight, overall dimensions, and lifting capacity, which ranges from 200 kilograms to 225 kilograms. Model numbers SP800 and 2MF are made of steel, model numbers PB800 and 2AE are made of aluminum, and model number 2VE is made of fiberglass. |
| Reason: N/A |
| Ruling Date: June 10, 2025 |