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Harmonized Tariff Schedule

The Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) provide classification provisions and duty rates for almost every item that exists. It is a system of classifying and taxing all goods imported into the United States. The HTS is based on the international Harmonized System, which is a global standard for naming and describing trade products, and consists of a hierarchical structure that assigns a specific code and rate to each type of merchandise for duty, quota, and statistical purposes. The HTS was made effective on January 1, 1989, replacing the former Tariff Schedules of the United States. It is maintained by the U.S. International Trade Commission, but CBP is responsible for interpreting and enforcing the HTS. 

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US Defends Its Expert Witness' Testimony in Customs Suit on Incontinence Pants
March 18, 2025 by Jacob Kopnick|Top News

The U.S. defended the expert testimony of its expert witness, Dr. Radhakrishnaiah Parachuru, in importer Viecura's customs suit on the classification of its pants designed to assist with incontinence. Filing a brief in opposition to Viecura's challenge to Parachuru's testimony on March 14, the government said the doctor has "specific and relevant experience with incontinence pants design" and based his testimony on reliable methodologies (Viecura v. United States, CIT # 21-00154).

Topics:Court of International Trade activity
Paraffin Wax Importer Drops Suit on Country of Origin of Its Products
March 12, 2025 by Jacob Kopnick|Litigation

Importer Masterank America dropped its customs case at the Court of International Trade, filing a notice of dismissal on March 10. The importer brought its suit in December 2024 to contest CBP's determination that its paraffin wax of Harmonized Tariff Schedule subheading 2712.20.0000, dutiable at 7.5%, has a country of origin of China. Masterank argued that the country of origin should be Taiwan. Counsel for the importer didn't immediately respond to a request for comment (Masterank America v. United States, CIT # 24-00235).

Topics:Court of International Trade activity, Country of origin cases