CBP Posts Eight Informed Compliance Publications Reviewed with No Change
U.S. Customs and Border Protection has posted eight informed compliance publications that were reviewed in January 2010 with no change.
The following are highlights of the ICPs:
Base metal mountings and fittings.This ICP clarifies the tariff classification of base metal mountings, fittings and similar articles in HTS 8302, and notes that the majority of goods classified in HTS 8302 are commonly known in the trade as hardware.
Household articles of base metal. In this ICP, CBP provides guidance on the classification of utilitarian household articles (rather than merely decorative) made of base metal (steel, iron, copper, aluminum, lead, zinc, tin, etc.) that are not provided for more specifically elsewhere in the tariff schedule. (CBP notes that most common household articles are specifically provided for in the HTS.)
Locks of base metal. This ICP seeks to clarify the tariff classification of base metal locks, parts thereof and keys. It also identifies the country of origin marking requirements applicable to keys.
Buttons, snap-fasteners, slide fasteners and similar articles. This ICP provides guidance regarding the classification of buttons, snap-fasteners, slide fasteners and similar articles.
Personal digital assistants (PDAs) and electronic organizers. CBP provides information on the classification of certain PDA's, pocket organizers, electronic organizers and similar handheld or small electronic devices for doing "office work" (these terms are not used uniformly by the industry).
Turbojets, turbopropellers and other gas turbines, (HTS 8411), and parts thereof. This ICP examines and clarifies the scope of merchandise that is included in HTS heading 8411, which provides for turbojets, turbopropellers and other gas turbines and parts thereof.
Diodes, transistors, and similar semiconductor devices. In this ICP, CBP provides guidance on the classification of diodes, transistors, and similar semiconductor devices. Included is information on diodes, transistors and similar semiconductor devices of HTS heading 8541; modules and assemblies containing diodes, transistors, and similar semiconductor devices; materials and parts; typical products of this group; etc.
Internal Combustion Piston Engines. In this ICP, CBP examines the classification of internal combustion piston engines and provides, among other things, a technical overview of subject merchandise, discussion of engines of headings 8407, 8408 and parts of engines classified in 8409. The ICP also provides examples of engine part classifications, etc.
ICPs Provided for Informational Purposes Only
CBP states that the information provided in these publications is for general information purposes only. CBP cautions that because many complicated factors can be involved in customs issues, an importer may wish to obtain a ruling under CBP Regulations, 19 CFR Part 177, or obtain advice from an expert (such as a licensed Customs Broker, attorney or consultant) who specializes in customs matters. Reliance solely on the general information in these ICPs may not be considered reasonable care.
ICPs (posted March 2009, dated January 2010) available at http://www.cbp.gov/xp/cgov/trade/legal/informed_compliance_pubs/