In the July 14, 2004 issue of the U.S. Customs and Border Protection Bulletin (CBPBulletin) (Vol. 38, No. 29), CBP issued a notice withdrawing proposed revocations of two classification rulings regarding certain soapstone fireplaces and cookstoves.
CBP CROSS Rulings
CBP issues binding advance rulings in connection with the importation of merchandise into the United States. They issue the rulings to give the trade community transparency of how CBP will treat a prospective import or carrier transaction. Common rulings include the tariff classification, country of origin, or free trade agreement applicability of merchandise, among other things. These rulings are available in CBP's Customs Rulings Online Search System (CROSS) database.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has issued an ABI administrative message stating that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is modifying the qualifiers for the Food Facility Registration Exemption (FME) affirmation of compliance code in order to indicate the reason for exemption.
In the July 14, 2004 issue of the U.S. Customs and Border Protection Bulletin (CBPBulletin) (Vol. 38, No. 29), CBP issued notices: (a) revoking a classification ruling on certain chef's coats, and (b) revoking or modifying three classification rulings on upper body garments similar to sleeveless tank styles. CBP states that it is also revoking any treatment it has previously accorded to substantially identical transactions that are contrary to its position in these notices.
In the July 14, 2004 issue of the U.S. Customs and Border Protection Bulletin (CBP Bulletin) (Vol. 38, No. 29), CBP issued notices: (a) proposing to revoke two classification rulings on textile pillow covers with zipper closures, and (b) proposing to revoke a classification ruling on certain nonwoven man-made material for use in blood filtration. CBP states that it is also proposing to revoke any treatment it has previously accorded to substantially identical transactions that are contrary to its position in these notices.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has issued a set of four frequently asked questions (FAQ) and responses (dated July 8, 2004) on the "Rail" portion of its final rule on the advance electronic presentation of information pertaining to cargo (ocean, air, rail, and truck) prior to its being brought into, or sent from, the U.S.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has issued a set of four frequently asked questions (FAQ) and responses (dated July 8, 2004) on the "Rail" portion of its final rule on the advance electronic presentation of information pertaining to cargo (ocean, air, rail, and truck) prior to its being brought into, or sent from, the U.S.
Washington Trade Daily reports that more than half of the Senate has signed a letter urging final action before the August recess on the Miscellaneous Trade and Technical Corrections Act of 2003 (H.R. 1047). The House and Senate have both passed their own versions of this bill, but the article reports that some Senate Democrats continue to block a conference with the House, something that must take place in order for differences between the two versions to be resolved. (WTD dated 07/13/04, www.washingtontradedaily.com.)
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is making available to the public the document it issued to the European Union (EU) regarding the manner in which CBP will handle certain Passenger Name Record (PNR) data relating to flights between the U.S. and EU member states.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has issued a set of four frequently asked questions (FAQ) and responses (dated July 8, 2004) on the "Rail" portion of its final rule on the advance electronic presentation of information pertaining to cargo (ocean, air, rail, and truck) prior to its being brought into, or sent from, the U.S.
The Treasury Department (Treasury) has published its semi-annual regulatory agenda, which contains certain U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) regulatory rulemakings (rulemakings).