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:
N332750: The country of origin of a steel chisel
| Country of Origin: Vietnam |
| Item: A steel chisel. Raw steel rods of Vietnamese origin are cut to length, drop-forged and stamped into a single piece of steel in Vietnam. The steel is then deburred and formed into the basic shape of the finished chisel. The article is then sent to China, where it is heat-treated, polished, and the blade is sharpened. A Chinese-origin comfort grip is applied over the steel handle. Sometimes, but not always, a Chinese origin die-cast hammer strike is placed on the end of the handle. The finished chisel is then retail packaged for shipment to the United States. |
| Reason: The forging and stamping of the steel in Vietnam into a chisel blank that provides the essential characteristic of the finished chisel. |
| Ruling Date: May 18, 2023 |
N332781: The tariff classification of Orphenadrine Citrate (CAS No. 4682-36-4) in bulk crystalline powder form, from Italy
| HTS: 2922.19.0900, free, “Oxygen-function amino-compounds: Amino-alcohols, other than those containing more than one kind of oxygen function, their ethers and esters; salts thereof: Other: Aromatic: Drugs.” |
| Item: A skeletal muscle relaxant. It is used to help relax certain muscles and relieve the stiffness, pain, and discomfort caused by strains, sprains, or other injury to your muscles. It is also used to relieve trembling caused by Parkinson's disea |
| Reason: N/A |
| Ruling Date: May 18, 2023 |
N332922: The tariff classification of video camera doorbells from Malaysia; Correction to Ruling Number N332212
| HTS: 8525.89.3000, free, “Transmission apparatus for radio-broadcasting or television, whether or not incorporating reception apparatus or sound recording or reproducing apparatus; television cameras, digital cameras and video camera recorders: Television cameras, digital cameras and video camera recorders: Television cameras: Other. |
| Items: Video doorbells, referred to as the "Fisheye." The is a composite machine that consists of a camera, doorbell chime, 2-way talk functionality, and a keypad to control access and is designed to be installed in place of doorbells in homes, offices, and other buildings. The doorbells enhance security, simplify access and provide expanded functionality to users. |
| Reason: N/A |
| Ruling Date: May 18, 2023 |
N332368: The tariff classification of a spice blend from Canada
| HTS: (1) 2103.90.8000, 6.4%, "Mixed condiments and mixed seasonings…other…other." |
| (2): 4420.90.4500, 4.3%, "Jewelry boxes, silverware chests, cigar and cigarette boxes, microscope cases, tool or utensil cases and similar boxes, cases and chests, all the foregoing of wood: Other: Not lined with textile fabrics.” |
| Items: (1) A dry granular spice blend described as a flavor packed mix of spices made from a recipe originating from the Huron-Wendat Nation in Quebec, Canada. The product is said to provide a balance of salty and sweet, with a touch of smokiness and is intended to be used on fish, meat, poultry, cheese, tofu, and eggs, in addition to being used as a rimmer for cocktails. The product is said to contain maple sugar, salt, pepper blend, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked salt, green alder pepper, sweet gale, yeast extract, dextrose, turmeric, sunflower oil, hickory smoke flavor, cellulose fiber, and cayenne pepper. Traditional Warriors Blend is imported for retail sale and packed in a clear 100 gm bag which is packaged inside (2) a reusable log made of real wood hand-packed by Quebec native artisans and decorated with stencils depicting the First Nations. |
| Reason: N/A |
| Ruling Date: May 17, 2023 |
N332491: The tariff classification of a woman’s suit-type jacket from China
| HTS: 6204.33.5010, 9903.88.15, 27.3% + 7.5%, "Women’s or girls’ suits, ensembles, suit-type jackets, blazers, dresses, skirts, divided skirts, trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts (other than swimwear): Suit-type jackets and blazers: Of synthetic fibers: Other: Women’s. " |
| Item: A woman’s suit-type jacket constructed from 100% polyester woven fabric. The fully-lined jacket is composed of three or more panels sewn together lengthwise, two of which are in the front. The garment features a full front opening, long sleeves, and pockets below the waist. The garment extends from the shoulders to the upper thigh area. |
| Reason: N/A |
| Ruling Date: May 17, 2023 |
N332674: The tariff classification of Enerzan L from Canada
| HTS: 3824.99.4900, free, “Prepared binders for foundry molds or cores; chemical products and preparations of the chemical or allied industries (including those consisting of mixtures of natural products), not elsewhere specified or included: Other: Other: Other: Other: Mixtures that are in whole or in part of hydrocarbons derived in whole or in part from petroleum, shale oil or natural gas. |
| Item: A mix of predominantly premium mineral oil and xanthan gum, a viscosifier in downhole activity for water based drilling fluids. The components used to produce “Enerzan L” are from the United States, India, and China. |
| Reason: N/A |
| Ruling Date: May 17, 2023 |
N332687: The tariff classification of a woman’s suit-type jacket from China
| HTS: 6204.33.5010, 9903.88.15, 27.3% + 7.5%, Women’s or girls’ suits, ensembles, suit-type jackets, blazers, dresses, skirts, divided skirts, trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts (other than swimwear): Suit-type jackets and blazers: Of synthetic fibers: Other: Women’s." |
| Item: A woman’s suit-type jacket constructed from 100% polyester woven fabric. The unlined jacket is composed of three or more panels sewn together lengthwise, two of which are in the front. The garment features a full front opening, 3/4 length sleeves, and two pockets below the waist. The garment extends from the shoulders to the hip area. |
| Reason: N/A |
| Ruling Date: May 17, 2023 |
N332712: The tariff classification of a Carrier Housing Assembly from Germany
| HTS: 8708.99.6890, 2.5%, “Parts and accessories of the motor vehicles of headings 8701 to 8705: Other parts and accessories: Other: Other: Other: Other: Other parts of power trains: Other.” |
| Item: A Carrier Housing Assembly and the same assembly without its motors installed. These assemblies are components of an integrated electric axle designed to replace the traditional powertrain on a heavy-duty truck. The assembly consists of either one or two separate AC electric motors which are independent from the gearing. In the version with only one motor installed, a block-off plate is installed to cover the empty motor chamber. It has a multi-speed, shiftable planetary gear set which functions as a multi-speed gearbox and a drive-axle differential. The Carrier Housing Assembly also contains a heat exchange oil cooling module, engine and transmission coolant lines, oil pump and oil filter, temperature and speed sensors, electrical wire harness, high voltage connections and electrical busbar. The electric motor/gearbox uses its own, separate oil circuit which is sealed off from the differential and axle, allowing each section to use different grades and types of lubricants. |
| Reason: N/A |
| Ruling Date: May 17, 2023 |
N332744: The tariff classification of Pentoxifylline (CAS No. 6493-05-6) in bulk crystalline powder form, from India
| HTS: 2939.59.0000, free, “Alkaloids, natural or reproduced by synthesis, and their salts, ethers, esters and other derivatives: Theophylline and aminophylline (theophylline-ethylenediamine) and their derivatives; salts thereof: Other.” |
| Item: A synthetic dimethylxanthine derivative structurally related to theophylline and caffeine. It is used to treat intermittent claudication caused by chronic occlusive arterial disease of the limbs. |
| Reason: N/A |
| Ruling Date: May 17, 2023 |
N332757: The tariff classification of product known as “ZZFountbio-Citrate Buffer-Bulk” from Canada
| HTS: 3824.99.9397, free, "Prepared binders for foundry molds or cores; chemical products and preparations of the chemical or allied industries (including those consisting of mixtures of natural products), not elsewhere specified or included: Other: Other: Other: Other: Other: Other: Other." |
| Item: An item containing water, citric acid monohydrate, sodium citrate dihydrate, and EDTA disodium salt. The substance will be used in industrial applications. |
| Reason: N/A |
| Ruling Date: May 17, 2023 |