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NAFTA Rulings -- Classification
| Ruling # | Subject/Topic | Date |
|---|---|---|
| HQ003941 | Tariff classification of a thermostat housing; (8481.90.9060) | 10/09/96 |
| HQ557600 | Duty exemption under 9802.00.50 - denim jeans | 2/24/94 |
| HQ557870 | Eligibility of lace table coverings for 9802.00.92; Country of origin marking | 7/6/94 |
| HQ557875 | Applicability of subheading 9802.00.90, HTSUS, to soft-sided luggage; Special Regime Program; Findings; Article 509 | 5/04/96 |
| HQ557924 | Repair - NAFTA eligibility (9802.00.50) | 9/14/94 |
| HQ557991 | Photocopier drum cartridges; repairs; alterations. Application of 9802.00.50) (A-509) | 10/17/94 |
| HQ558005 | Applicability of 9802.00.50 to hot rolled steel dock parts; galvanizing; repair and alteration (A-509) | 10/27/94 |
| HQ558010 | Recycled anion and cation resin - partial duty exemption (9802.00.50) | 3/6/95 |
| HQ558636 | Manual fire alarm, country of origin marking (A-509) (9802.00.80) | 12/2/94 |
| HQ558708 | Application of 9802.00.90 to scarves and heatable plastic packs (A-509) | 6/14/95 |
| HQ558713 | Repair/Alteration - NAFTA eligibility (9802.00.50) | 12/22/94 |
| HQ558765 | Classification & eligibility of NAFTA preferences for circuit board assemblies, Country of Origin Marking (A-509) (8538.90.20, 9802.00.80) | 9/22/95 |
| HQ558813 | Partial duty exemption under 9802.00.80; originating status under NAFTA (A-509) | 2/1/95 |
| HQ558823 | Applicability of 9802.00.50 to used vehicle air brake systems, tear down, rebuild (A-509) | 2/6/95 |
| HQ558860 | Packing costs; 9802.00.50 | 2/16/95 |
| HQ558869 | Digital voice terminals, repair and alteration (9802.00.50) | 3/8/95 |
| HQ558896 | Application of (9802.00.90) to boy's athletic shirts, country of origin marking (A-509) | 3/10/95 |
| HQ558912 | Applicability of (9801.00.10) and (9802.00.50) to steel tubing cut to length, marking requirements | 3/17/95 |
| HQ558954 | NAFTA (APTA) eligibility of originating vehicles imported from Australia and Mexico, transshipment | 9/20/95 |
| HQ558956 | Applicability of (9802.00.50) to surgical instruments (A-509) | 4/12/95 |
| HQ558983 | AFFR (3801-94-102710) Applicability of 9801.00.10 to Taurus Wagons; detrimental reliance; uniform practice. | 6/29/95 |
| HQ558987 | Applicability of 9802.00.50 to voice terminals | 5/17/95 |
| HQ559119 | Applicability of 9802.00.50 to cooked red beans and chick peas | 9/22/95 |
| HQ559199 | Modification of NY807803; Remanufactured ac/refrigeration compressors; scrap; waste (A-509) (9802.00.90) | 5/15/95 |
| HQ559207 | Applicability of 9802.00.50 to U.S. greige fabric exported to CA for bleaching, etc & returned to the U.S., alterations, intermediate processing (A-509) | 2/2/96 |
| HQ559247 | Reconsideration of HQ558823: Application of 9802.00.50 to used vehicle air brake sys.; scrap (A-509) | 9/5/95 |
| HQ559399 | Eligibility of ice skates assembled in Canada for tariff preference under NAFTA (9802.00.80) | 7/11/96 |
| HQ559552 | Applicability of 9802.00.90 to men's suit jackets, special regime, findings, trimmings; etc. | 2/14/96 |
| HQ559552 | Applicability of 9802.00.90; findings and trimmings | 2/14/96 |
| HQ559587 | Eligibility of stainless steel bars for duty-free treatment under NAFTA; Country of origin marking; Article 509; (7218.90) | 4/22/96 |
| HQ559639 | Applicability of duty exemption 9802.00.50 to flashlights imported into the U.S. from the Philippines and processed in Mexico for pad printing and packaging | 6/25/96 |
| HQ559738 | Applicability of 9802.00.90 to wool jackets; special regime; findings; trimmings; shoulder pads; chest piece; sleevehead; synthetic suede yoke; Mexico; NAFTA; country of origin marking; Article 509 | 7/2/96 |
| HQ559793 | Applicability of partial duty exemption under 9802.00.50 to Alaskan Pollack; blocks; cut; battered; breaded; frozen; Canada; Art 509; 19 CFR 181.64 | 7/29/96 |
| HQ559793 | Applicability of partial duty exemption under HTSUS subheading 9802.00.50 to Alaskan Pollack; Blocks; cut; battered; breaded; frozen; Canada; NAFTA; Article 509; 19 CFR 181.64; (1604.19.40) | 7/29/96 |
| HQ559794 | Request for internal advice; applicability of subheading 9802.00.90, HTSUS, to women's and men's jackets; textile drawstring cord; findings | 6/3/96 |
| HQ559970 | NAFTA; Article 307; Subheading 9802.00.50; Repair/Alteration; [Essential identity]; 19 CFR 181.64; HQ554539; Guardian Industries, Inc. v. U.S., 3 C.I.T. 9 (1982); Doliff & Company, Inc v. U.S., C.D. 4386, 6 Cust. Ct. 102 (1941); HQ555443; HQ555741; HQ559197; 19 USC 1304; Ashdown, USA v United States, 12 C.I.T. 808, 696 f. SUPP. 661 (1988); HQ951072; 9802.00.50 | 11/26/96 |
| HQ559991 | Classification; NAFTA Article 509; Originating good; General note 12; Peanuts 2008.11 | 11/27/96 |
| HQ952368 | Folklore apparel from Mexico (6204.42.30, 6206.30.30, 6211.41, 6214.90) | 5/25/93 |
| HQ954316 | Unassembled doll house kit - NAFTA eligibility, de minimis (9503.70.8888) (A-509) | 8/8/94 |
| HQ955203 | Refinery feedstock; crude oil, inventory management, commingling; fungible; essential character (2709.27.10) | 6/2/94 |
| HQ955266 | "Hexabrix" - NAFTA eligibility (3006.30.5000) (A-509) | 9/6/94 |
| HQ955371 | Cap with net for insect protection - NAFTA eligibility (6505) | 4/15/94 |
| HQ955699 | NAFTA eligibility to manufacture; window or wall room air conditioners & heat pumps (8515.10.00) | 6/17/94 |
| HQ955743 | Television chassis, printed circuit board assemblies - NAFTA eligibility (8529.90.43) | 5/25/94 |
| HQ955774 | NAFTA eligibility and Country of origin Marking for cushioned beach towels (6307.90.9986) | 4/13/94 |
| HQ955807 | NAFTA eligibility and Country of origin marking for gold jewelry with/without gems (7113.19) | 5/2/94 |
| HQ955879 | Steel buttweld fittings, flanges, etc., NAFTA rules of origin (7214, 7228, 7304, 7307) | 5/17/94 |
| HQ955990 | NAFTA eligibility of wheel hub assemblies-double ball bearings (8708.99.58) | 6/7/94 |
| HQ956003 | Components of off-road trucks in separate shipment; NAFTA Certificate of origin; (8704) | 6/20/95 |
| HQ956044 | NAFTA eligibility of woven cotton shorts & knit cotton cardigans from Indian fabric (6203.42.40) | 7/20/94 |
| HQ956099 | Modification of NY894310; classification of pintlepin assemblies, applicability of NAFTA, de minimis, nonqualifying component (5609.30.0000) | 3/25/94 |
| HQ956361 | NAFTA eligibility and classification of table coverings (6302.40.20) | 7/14/94 |
| HQ956362 | NAFTA edibility of denim jeans | 7/11/94 |
| HQ956402 | Pocket knife, rules of origin (A-509) (8211.93.00) | 8/9/94 |
| HQ956547 | Reusable plastic shipping containers (A-509); (3923.10, 3923.90) | 10/12/94 |
| HQ956597 | Batteries, perforated steel sheets, change in tariff classification (A-509) (8507.30.80, 7326.90.90) | 8/10/94 |
| HQ956604 | Tautliner; Tarpaulin system for trailers, etc. Unassembled goods, de minimis (8716.30, 8716..90) | 9/26/94 |
| HQ956684 | NAFTA eligibility and HTS classification of "Chongos" (0406.10.1000) | 10/12/94 |
| HQ956970 | Cable-television signal converter, remote control device (A-509) (8525.10.2030) | 12/12/94 |
| HQ957004 | Women's knitted sleepwear garments; preference eligibility (A-509) (6108.31.0010, 6108.91.0030) | 11/23/94 |
| HQ957130 | RE: Air conditioning units; evaporator; condenser; compressor; Section XVI, Note 4; Functional Unit; GRI 2(a); NAFTA GN 12(b)(i) and (ii)(A), and 12(t), (8413.30.80, 8415.82, 8415.83) | 11/9/94 |
| HQ957130 | Classification of air conditioning units; Evaporator; Condenser; Compressor; Section XVI, Note 4; Functional Unit; GRI 2(a); NAFTA; General notes 12(b)(i)and (ii)(A), and 12(t)/84.33(A); 8414.30.80; 8415.82; 8415.83 | 11/09/94 |
| HQ957188 | Wire harnesses, automotive good - NAFTA eligibility (8544.30) (A-509) | 2/9/95 |
| HQ957424 | Classification of spring retractor assemblies; NAFTA eligibility (A-509) (7320.90.50) | 5/12/95 |
| HQ957425 | Classification of automotive seat belt retractor assemblies, NAFTA eligibility (A-509) (7320.90.50) | 5/12/95 |
| HQ957533 | Disk assemblies, units and subsystems-classification and NAFTA eligibility (8471.93.40) | 3/13/95 |
| HQ957572 | Reconsideration of HQ956423: NAFTA eligibility; de minimis; (A-509) (6201.92) | 4/3/95 |
| HQ957697 | Residential burglar/fire alarm system, originating good, marking rules, simple assembly (A-509) | 6/21/95 |
| HQ957704 | Modification of NY806292; Eligibility for NAFTA - "Mead five star first gear ensemble binder: (4820.10.20) | 7/7/95 |
| HQ957845 | Classification and NAFTA eligibility for Pullman suitcase (4202.12.6000) | 5/14/95 |
| HQ958053 | Applicability of 9802.00.90; findings and trimmings | 6/30/95 |
| HQ958077 | Transformer cores; flat rolled products of alloy steel, originating goods (7226.10.50) | 1/31/96 |
| HQ958912 | RE: Canadian dump truck imported to US from Mexico; Canadian art; APTA; GN 5 & 12; Transshipment NAFTA; Section 16 of the Appendix to Part 181 of Title 19 CFR; HQ958053 (8704.10.10) | 6/21/96 |
| HQ958912 | Classification; PRD2304-95-100210; Dump Truck of Canadian origin imported into the Customs territory from Mexico; Canadian Article, originating good; Automotive products Trade Act (APTA); General Notes 5, and 12, HTSUS; Transshipment; NAFTA Rules of Origin Regulations; Section 16 of the Appendix to Part 181 of Title 19 CFR; HQ958053; 8704.10.10 | 6/21/96 |
| HQ959073 | Classification projection television module; Cathode-Ray tubes (CRTs); Additional U.S. Notes 5 and 6 to Chapter 85; NAFTA "originating goods"; Headings 8528 and 8540; (8540.12.08, 8540.12.50) | 12/09/96 |
| HQ959367 | Classification; country of origin determination for curtain panel; Section 102.21(c)(2); NAFTA; Section 12.130(c); (6303.91 | 8/06/96 |
| HQ959368 | Country o origin determination for curtain panel; Section 102.21(c)(2); NAFTA (6303.92.20) | 8/06/96 |
| HQ959369 | Country of origin determination for curtain panel; Section 102.21(c)(2); NAFTA (6303.91) | 8/06/96 |
| HQ959395 | Country of origin determination for cape and scarf; Section 102.21(c)(2); tariff shift (6303.13.4020); Section 102.21(c)(4); most important manufacturing process; NAFTA not applicable | 8/06/96 |
| HQ959443 | Classification and country of origin determination for curtains; Section 102.21(c)(2); NAFTA; Section 12.130(c) (6303) | 7/19/96 |
| HQ959499 | Classification; Country of origin determination for tents; EN to heading 6306; Chapter Note 1(u) of Chapter 95; 19 CFR 102.21(c)(5); last country in which an important assembly occurs; NAFTA not applicable | 9/12/96 |
| HQ959524 | Classification and country of origin determination for eyeglass pouch; heading 4202; HTSUSA; Section 102.21(c)(2); tariff shift; NAFTA; Article 509; (4202.32.9550) | 11/04/96 |
| HQ959557 | Classification; Country of origin determination for an ironing board pad and covers, Section 102.21(c)(5); last country in which an important assembly or manufacturing process occurs; NAFTA; 6307.90 | 9/09/96 |
| HQ959592 | Classification and country of origin determination for comforters and a pillow; Section 102.21(c)(4); Most important manufacturing process; NAFTA; (9404.90); Revocation of HQ959592 is attached HQ959834 | 10/01/96 |
| HQ959672 | Classification and country of origin determination for bib apron and sleeve protector; 19 CFR 102.21(c)(2); tariff shift; 6211.42.0081; 6217.10.9010 | 09/20/96 |
| HQ959746 | Classification; country of origin determination for sewing thread; Section 102.21(c)(4); most important manufacturing process; NAFTA not applicable (5204) | 10/11/96 |
| HQ959763 | Classification; country of origin determination for elastic braided belt; General Note 12, HTSUS; NAFTA; (6217.10.9050) | 10/23/96 |
| HQ959834 | Revocation of HQ959592; country of origin determination for comforters and a pillow; Section 102.21(c)(4); most important manufacturing process; NAFTA; Section 102.19; NAFTA preference override; (9494.90) | 10/09/96 |
| HQ959863 | Classification; Country of origin determination for a cloth hanger; Section 102.21(c)(2); De minimis; General note 12(f)(vi); Section 102.13; NAFTA not applicable; 7307.90 | 10/31/96 |
NAFTA Rulings - Marking
| Ruling # | Subject/Topic | Date |
|---|---|---|
| HQ557994 | Marking of peanut butter (A-509) | 10/25 /94 |
| HQ558009 | Marking of aerochamber aerosol therapy device (A-509) | 10/11/94 |
| HQ558647 | Marking of barley (A-509) | 11/30/94 |
| HQ558760 | Marking of laser printer (A-509) | 1/13/95 |
| HQ558878 | Marking of heating pad, assembled in the U.S. from MX origin subassemblies (A-509) | 6/28/95 |
| HQ558891 | Marking of a cushion; NAFTA eligibility (A-509) | 3/7/95 |
| HQ558944 | Marking for sunglasses & reading glasses (A-509) | 5/23/95 |
| HQ558955 | Marking of sanding disks (A-509) | 5/24/95 |
| HQ558978 | Marking of decorative party goods (A-509) | 4/28/95 |
| HQ558985 | Marking of sunglass pouches; usual containers (A-509) | 5/12/95 |
| HQ559026 | Marking & eligibility for preferential treatment of "ready brush" (A-509); fungible goods | 6/8/95 |
| HQ559027 | Marking of alarm units, transformers (A-509) | 8/29/95 |
| HQ559045 | Marking of fiber discs AFFR 2702-94-102213 | 3/3/95 |
| HQ559073 | Marking for disposable containers of cosmetics | 6/28/95 |
| HQ559147 | Marking of orthodontic instruments; simple assembly; minor processing; shape; assembly; polish; sharpening | N/A |
| HQ559186 | Marking for inner sole footwear (A-509) | 8/31/95 |
| HQ559198 | Marking of video cassettes (A-509) | 11/20/95 |
| HQ559259 | Marking of dry gelatin/sugar mix (A-509) | 12/6/95 |
| HQ559285 | Marking of pipe nipples imported from Canada | 2/1/96 |
| HQ559424 | Marking for antihistaminic capsule product (A-509) | 11/9/95 |
| HQ559436 | Modification of HR 559118; marking of wearing apparel | 10/11/95 |
| HQ559451 | Marking for milk chocolate; melting (A-509) | 1/18/96 |
| HQ559510 | Marking of video sleeves (A-509) | 2/27/96 |
| HQ559736 | Marking of NAFTA qualifying down comforters/down comforter shells (A-509) | 4/11/96 |
| HQ735096 | Marking for aluminum extrusions imported & assembled into louvers & grills (A-509) | 3/22/95 |
| HQ735252 | Marking for small diameter automotive fittings, pipes, tubes; tagging the bundles or containers | 7/7/94 |
| HQ735256 | Marking of U.S. made thermostats | 2/22/94 |
| HQ735257 | Marking of imported shotgun barrels further manufactured in the U.S.(A-509) | 9/16/94 |
| HQ735278 | Marking for induction welded steel mechanical tubing | 7/13/94 |
| HQ735363 | Marking of stainless steel tubes | 7/18/94 |
| HQ735388 | Marking requirements for wildberry (A-509) | 9/30/94 |
| HQ735427 | Marking for imported printed material | 10/25/94 |
| HQ735428 | Marking of jewelry mounted on cards & imported from Canada | 5/12/94 |
| HQ735452 | Marking for date book student planners | 5/31/94 |
| HQ735455 | Marking of paper bags for fireproofing materials | 5/16/94 |
| HQ735496 | Marking for packaged cheeses; section 102.14 CFR (A-509) | 10/26/94 |
| HQ735538 | Marking of automobile convenience nets | 7/27/94 |
| HQ735542 | Marking for hose assembly for hoses for vacuum cleaners | 3/21/94 |
| HQ735546 | Marking for gift tags & decorations printed in the U.S. for further processing & return | 4/15/94 |
| HQ735550 | Marking for terra cotta pottery "works of art" | 9/21/94 |
| HQ735554 | Marking for imitation precious or semiprecious stones (A-509) | N/A |
| HQ735555 | Marking & classification of printed material (A-509) | 11/1/94 |
| HQ735588 | Marking for imported glass bottles filled in the U.S. (A-509) | 2/10/95 |
| HQ735589 | Marking of imported retreaded truck times (A-509) | 5/5/95 |
| HQ735614 | Marking requirements for imported printed material distributed in the U.S. free of charge (A-509) | 1/25/95 |
| HQ956117 | Marking of T-shirts made in the U.S. & printed in CA | 3/31/94 |
| HQ956240 | Marking of down comforter | N/A |
NAFTA Rulings - Valuation
| Ruling # | Subject/Topic | Date |
|---|---|---|
| HQ545635 | RVC, Net cost, Total Cost, value of materials, value of indirect materials (A-509) | 11/29/94 |
| HQ545635 | RVC, net cost, value of materials, customs value, value of indirect materials (A-509) | 11/29/94 |
| HQ545675 | RVC, net cost, total cost (A-509) | 4/28/95 |
| HQ545676 | RVC; Accumulation; Material used in the production of a material; net cost incurred by the producer of a material (A-509) | 1/20/95 |
| HQ545680 | RVC; net cost, shipping tubs & pallets, value packing materials & containers disregarded for purposed of determining whether good satisfies RVC requirements (A-509) | 7/31/95 |
| HQ545693 | Looseleaf binders; RVC; Net cost | 9/29/94 |
| HQ545727 | 8708; RVC; Net cost (A-509) | 12/22/94 |
| HQ545963 | De Minimis (A-509) | 5/25/95 |
| HQ545974 | Exception to the change in tariff classification (A-509) | 5/4/95 |
| HQ546009 | Net cost, accumulation, materials used in production, wire harnesses (A-509) | 12/4/95 |
| HQ546055 | De Minimis (A-509) | 7/14/95 |
| HQ546079 | Exception to change in tariff shift rule not satisfied; parts; RVC | 11/22/95 |
| HQ546158 | RVC; Net cost; accumulation (A-509) | 6/13/96 |
| HQ546373 | Intermediate materials; RVC; Net cost (A-509) | 5/21/96 |
NAFTA Rulings - Miscellaneous
| Ruling # | Subject/Topic | Date |
|---|---|---|
| HQ225353 | Unused merchandise; drawback; inventory of fungible goods | 7/15/94 |
| HQ225368 | Article303.6(b) NAFTA, T.I.B., F.T.Z. | 2/1/95 |
| HQ225410 | Date of entry; I.D.; Quota; NAFTA | 9/20/94 |
| HQ225569 | Export documents; drawback claim | 1//11/95 |
| HQ225755 | Unused merchandise; drawback; exports to NAFTA countries | 12/4/95 |
| HQ225891 | Commingles Petroleum products; GN17, use of average inventory method to segregate dutiable and non-dutiable goods | 2/23/96 |
| HQ225903 | Dutiable status of articles made in FTZ & returned to the U.S. | 1/9/95 |