Rulings
A ruling is a written decision or opinion in the form of a letter issued pursuant to 19 C.F.R. Part 177 that tells the requester how CBP will treat a good or conveyance when it is imported into or arrives in the United States. The ruling letter may discuss the appropriate tariff classification, country of origin marking of the good, the country of origin for purposes of determining the duty rate of a good and other matters. This series is dedicated to exploring the types of CBP ruling letters and how this topic is examined on the CBLE.
-
Part 1: Rulings
Customs rulings play a crucial role in trade compliance. Binding rulings have mandatory effect and ensure uniformity across ports, while advisory rulings offer non-binding guidance. Federal contractors must use domestic components due to government procurement policies. Vessel repairs face signif...
-
Part 2: Rulings
Rulings play a crucial role in customs classification and valuation, offering binding or advisory guidance that affects reliance and administrative precedent. The Customs Bulletin updates the public on changes, while the By American Act requires government purchases of American products, allowing...
-
Part 3: Rulings
Explore the significance of advisory rulings versus binding rulings in trade associations and labor organizations. Learn about prospective transactions and their role in customs procedures. The content illustrates internal advice requests with real life examples and outlines the ruling request pr...
-
Part 4: Rulings
Explore the limitations of applications and the requirements for government procurement forms. Learn about the essentials for filing letters online, including the need for relevant facts and concise transaction descriptions. Discover how the customs ruling process allows for reconsideration reque...
