After attending lectures, discussions with logistics managers, as well as importers, I got a sense of big confusion that is occurring in the trade community regarding their responsibilities and regulations…
Year: <span>2008</span>
For the purposes of 15 CFR 740.15, do offshore oil drilling rigs / platforms qualify as Vessels? Offshore drilling rigs and platforms do not constitute “vessels” for the purposes of…
This inquiry concerns control 2B999.g of the Commerce Control List. Specifically, the list provides for 304 and 316 stainless steel valves, piping, tanks and vessels. One possible interpretation of the…
In an obscure NY M86452, CBP classified airfield lighting under 8530.80.0000 9405.40.6000 9405.60.6000 CBP provided no explanation of why classification of heading 9405 was used for lighting equipment clearly used…
If the machine is designed to not to be held in hand then it is classified under Schedule B 84.79.89.9898 (8479.89.9897 HTSUS) pursuant to NY L86502. If it is designed…
Major question that distinguishes whether these substances belong to heading 3403 or 2710: Does the product contain 70% or more by weight of petroleum oils or oils obtained from bituminous…
CBP is proposing to issue HQ H029719 in order to revoke NY N007536 and reclassify the cables under HTS 8544.42.2000, as electric conductors “of a kind used for telecommunication” rather…
Actuator may be, prima facie, a part of the valve with which it is used, but actuators for valves, imported / exported separately are not provided in the valve heading…
An IBOP is typically a ball valve or other type of valve that is connected in line with the drills string. It can be closed to isolate the kick inside…
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