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Export Commodity Classification Commodity Analysis Branch Foreign Trade Division
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2 The international Harmonized System for commodity classification Export commodity classification tools and tips Today’s Topics
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3 Structure: 2-digit Chapter94 4-digit Heading 9401 6-digit Subheading9401.30 8-digit Legal9401.30.80 10-digit Statistical9401.30.8010 Harmonized System
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5 Statistical Classification of Domestic and Foreign Commodities Exported from the United States Approximately 9,000 codes Revised and/or produced annually Schedule B Manual
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6 General Rules of Interpretation Schedule B Browse/Search WCO Explanatory Notes HTS Online Reference Tool Customs Rulings CAB Assistance Classification Tools
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7 Foundation of the GRIs: Merchandise must first be classified in the Harmonized System by the 4-digit heading whose terms most specifically describe the merchandise. Only 4-digit headings are comparable. General Rules of Interpretation
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8 The following are provided for ease of use: Table of contents Alphabetical index Section and chapter titles Classify according to commodity description: Headings Related section and chapter notes GRI 1
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9 GRI 1 Example
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10 (a) Articles that are incomplete or unfinished, unassembled or disassembled: Are classified as complete articles. Must have the essential character of the finished articles. (b) Mixtures and combinations: As long as the specific mixture is not referenced elsewhere, classify according to essential character. GRI 2
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11 For products that can be classified in two or more areas, classify by: (a)Most specific heading (b)Essential character (c)Last heading in numeric order GRI 3
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12 Classify goods according to which they are most akin. This should be used infrequently. GRI 4
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13 (a) Specially fitted containers are classified with the article. Except: when the container determines the essential character (b) Packing materials and containers Are classified with the goods. Must not be suitable for repetitive use. Except: metal containers for compressed gas GRI 5
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14 Classification of goods in the subheading of a heading shall be determined according to: The terms of the subheading Related subheading notes Section, chapter and subchapter notes may also apply. GRI 6
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15 GRI 6 Example
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16 Except where specifically noted, the following rules apply: (a) End-use is determined by use in the U.S. immediately prior to export. (b) “Parts” classifications shall not prevail over a specific provision for such parts or accessories. (c) For classification of goods in which a textile material is named, follow the principles in Section XI, Note 2 regarding mixtures of two or more textile materials. Additional U.S. Rule of Interpretation
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17 www.census.gov/scheduleb
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18 World Customs Organization (WCO) Explanatory Notes – http://www.wcoomd.orghttp://www.wcoomd.org United States International Trade Commission (USITC) HTS Online Reference Tool – http://hts.usitc.gov/ Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Customs Rulings Online Search System (CROSS) – http://rulings.customs.gov/ http://rulings.customs.gov/ What Every Member of the Trade Community Should Know About: Tariff Classification – http://www.cbp.gov/xp/cgov/trade/legal/informed_compliance _pubs/ Additional Tools
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19 Email ftd.scheduleb@census.gov Schedule B Help Line 1-800-549-0595, Option 2 Fax 301-763-4347 Commodity Analysis Branch
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20 General Rules of Interpretation Schedule B Browse/Search WCO Explanatory Notes HTS Online Reference Tool Customs Rulings CAB Assistance Classification Tools Review
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21 There is a commodity code for every physical good. Read the 4-digit headings to determine where the product is classified. Refer to the Customs Rulings for guidance. When appropriate, use NESOI. General Tips
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22 Tony Pu Commodity Analysis Branch Foreign Trade Division tony.pu@census.gov Contact
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