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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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July 31 CBP Bulletin Proposes to Modify Rulings on Electromechanical Oral Hygiene Devices
August 13, 2024 by Joanna Marsh|Customs Rulings

In the July 31 Customs Bulletin (Vol. 58, No. 30), CBP published proposals to revoke ruling letters concerning electromechanical oral hygiene devices.

Topics:Court of International Trade activity, Tariff classification rulings, Court of Federal Appeals Trade activity, Country of origin cases, Harmonized Tariff Schedule, CBP CROSS Rulings, Section 232 Exclusions, EAPA Litigation
CIT Hears Argument on Whether Protest Denials Changing Tariff Treatment Need Notice and Comment
August 7, 2024 by Jacob Kopnick|Top News

The Court of International Trade earlier this month heard oral argument on whether a CBP protest denial effectively revoked a prior CBP protest decision by applying a different tariff classification to identical merchandise, and should have been subject to a notice-and-comment period (Under the Weather v. U.S., CIT # 21-00211).

Topics:Court of International Trade activity, Tariff classification rulings