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Export Commodity Classification Commodity Analysis Branch Foreign Trade Division

Export Commodity Classification Commodity Analysis Branch Foreign Trade Division. Today’s Topics. The international Harmonized System for commodity classification Export commodity classification tools and tips. Harmonized System. Structure: 2-digit Chapter 94 4-digit Heading 9401

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Export Commodity Classification Commodity Analysis Branch Foreign Trade Division

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  1. Export Commodity ClassificationCommodity Analysis BranchForeign Trade Division

  2. Today’s Topics • The international Harmonized System for commodity classification • Export commodity classification tools and tips

  3. Harmonized System Structure: 2-digit Chapter 94 4-digit Heading 9401 6-digit Subheading 9401.30 8-digit Legal 9401.30.80 10-digit Statistical 9401.30.8010

  4. Schedule B Manual • Statistical Classification of Domestic and Foreign Commodities Exported from the United States • Approximately 9,000 codes • Revised and/or produced annually

  5. Classification Tools • General Rules of Interpretation • Schedule B Browse/Search • WCO Explanatory Notes • HTS Online Reference Tool • Customs Rulings • CAB Assistance

  6. General Rules of Interpretation 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.

  7. GRI 1 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

  8. GRI 1 Example

  9. GRI 2 (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.

  10. GRI 3 For products that can be classified in two or more areas, classify by: • Most specific heading • Essential character • Last heading in numeric order

  11. GRI 4 Classify goods according to which they are most akin. This should be used infrequently.

  12. (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

  13. 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

  14. GRI 6 Example

  15. 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

  16. www.census.gov/scheduleb

  17. Additional Tools World Customs Organization (WCO) • Explanatory Notes –http://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/ • What Every Member of the Trade Community Should Know About: Tariff Classification –http://www.cbp.gov/xp/cgov/trade/legal/informed_compliance_pubs/

  18. Commodity Analysis Branch Email ftd.scheduleb@census.gov Schedule B Help Line 1-800-549-0595, Option 2 Fax 301-763-4347

  19. Classification Tools Review • General Rules of Interpretation • Schedule B Browse/Search • WCO Explanatory Notes • HTS Online Reference Tool • Customs Rulings • CAB Assistance

  20. General Tips • 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.

  21. Contact Tony Pu Commodity Analysis Branch Foreign Trade Division tony.pu@census.gov

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