In the January 4, 2006 issue of the U.S. Customs and Border Protection Bulletin (CBPBulletin) (Vol. 40, No. 2), CBP issued a notice proposing to modify one classification ruling and proposing to revoke two classification rulings on certain textile braids with metallic strip. 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 this notice.
Customs Duty
A Customs Duty is a tariff or tax which a country imposes on goods when they are transported across international borders. Customs Duties are used to protect countries' economies, residents, jobs, and environments, by limiting the flow of imported merchandise, especially restricted and prohibited goods, into the country. The Customs Duty Rate is a percentage determined by the value of the article purchased in the foreign country and not based on quality, size, or weight.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) issued an ABI administrative message on January 9, 2006 announcing that a change was made to an Automated Export System (AES) database over the January 7, 2006 weekend which affected any JJ drawback applications filed since Saturday, January 7, 2006 a.m. CBP noted that there were only 12 such jobs affected.
On December 7, 2005, the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) announced that the U.S. and Peru had completed a comprehensive free trade agreement (FTA).
In the January 4, 2006 issue of the U.S. Customs and Border Protection Bulletin (CBP Bulletin) (Vol. 40, No. 2), CBP issued notices: (a) revoking five classification rulings with respect to laminated steel sheet, and (b) modifying or revoking five classification rulings on certain socks and booties with attached rattles. 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.
The ITA states that it will initiate administrative reviews for requests received by January 31, 2006.
In the January 4, 2006 issue of the U.S. Customs and Border Protection Bulletin (CBP Bulletin) (Vol. 40, No. 2), CBP issued notices: (a) proposing to revoke one classification ruling on microwave popcorn, and (b) proposing to revoke one classification ruling on Everolimus. 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 of proposed revocation.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has posted a notice to its Web site announcing that the second staged entry quota for overshipments of cat 332/432/632pt. originating in China that were exported during the period from October 29, 2004 through October 28, 2005 that opened on December 29, 2005 did not oversubscribe at opening moment. As a result, all entries presented at opening have been charged and may be released. (Adm: 06-002, dated 01/04/05, available at
In the January 4, 2006 issue of the U.S. Customs and Border Protection Bulletin (CBP Bulletin) (Vol. 40, No. 2), CBP issued notices: (a) revoking a classification ruling of an item described in error as an Ethernet card, and (b) modifying a classification ruling on sugar or chocolate-coated confectioneries. 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.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has issued an ABI administrative message which clarified its earlier message on the amended final antidumping (AD) determination and AD duty order for wooden bedroom furniture from China. (A-570-890). CBP states that in response to its request, the Commerce Department issued a clarification of the scope regarding jewelry armoires.
The ITA states that it will issue appropriate assessment instructions directly to U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) within 15 days of January 3, 2006.