Comments on: Crash Course in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States https://diaztradelaw.com/crash-course-in-the-harmonized-tariff-schedule-of-the-united-states/ Jennifer Diaz Thu, 07 Jul 2022 16:12:51 +0000 hourly 1 By: Customs & International Trade Law ExpertAn Introduction to U.S. Trade Databases - Customs & International Trade Law Expert https://diaztradelaw.com/crash-course-in-the-harmonized-tariff-schedule-of-the-united-states/#comment-250 Sun, 09 May 2021 05:51:32 +0000 https://diaztradelaw.com/?p=2912#comment-250 […] of trade flows in your product category). To read our crash course on the HTSUS, please click here. Once you know your HTS code(s), you can begin your research on one of the U.S. government’s […]

]]> By: Customs & International Trade Law ExpertShould You Get a Binding Ruling? - Customs & International Trade Law Expert https://diaztradelaw.com/crash-course-in-the-harmonized-tariff-schedule-of-the-united-states/#comment-72 Wed, 01 Aug 2018 13:08:03 +0000 https://diaztradelaw.com/?p=2912#comment-72 […]  The Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), is the primary resource for determining tariff classifications and deciphering customs duties owed for goods imported into the United States. Experts use the HTS, in conjunction with explanatory notes, general notes, general rules of interpretation, and Customs Binding Rulings to help determine the correct HTS. Correct classification is a part of the importer of records “reasonable care” requirement. Penalties for non-compliance can be severe. 19 U.S.C. 1592 is the statute CBP references when issuing penalties for negligence, gross negligence or fraud – depending on the degree of culpability CBP believes you had at the time of your non-compliance. See additional information on HTS here. […]

]]> By: Should You Get a Binding Ruling? | Customs & International Trade Law Blog https://diaztradelaw.com/crash-course-in-the-harmonized-tariff-schedule-of-the-united-states/#comment-71 Mon, 30 Jul 2018 13:03:58 +0000 https://diaztradelaw.com/?p=2912#comment-71 […]  The Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), is the primary resource for determining tariff classifications and deciphering customs duties owed for goods imported into the United States. Experts use the HTS, in conjunction with explanatory notes, general notes, general rules of interpretation, and Customs Binding Rulings to help determine the correct HTS. Correct classification is a part of the importer of records “reasonable care” requirement. Penalties for non-compliance can be severe. 19 U.S.C. 1592 is the statute CBP references when issuing penalties for negligence, gross negligence or fraud – depending on the degree of culpability CBP believes you had at the time of your non-compliance. See additional information on HTS here. […]

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