In ruling N326460 (June 23, 2022), Customs and Border Protection (CBP) discussed the tariff classification of a robotic vacuum cleaner from China. The product is identified as the YEEDI Model DVX46, K850+ (the “K850+”). The K850+ is round in shape, measuring approximately 508 mm in diameter and 474 mm in height. The model is rated
Crowell & Moring Webinar – Balancing US/China Export Controls
Please join us for a Crowell & Moring webinar where attorneys will examine the myriad of challenges that companies face when balancing efforts to comply with the export regulations of both the United States and China. We will delve into both nations’ export control regulations and provide observations on areas to watch over the next
Customs Ruling of the Week – Classification and Country of Origin of Frozen Scallops
In ruling N326448 (June 23, 2022), Customs and Border Protection (CBP) discussed the tariff classification and country of origin of frozen scallops. Per the ruling, Japanese Scallops (Patinopecten yessoensis) are harvested in Japan and then exported frozen, whole, in shell to China. Once in China, they are thawed, shucked, and soaked in a water solution
Customs Ruling of the Week – Classification of a Motorcycle
In ruling N326004 (June 3, 2022), Customs and Border Protection (CBP) discussed the country of origin and tariff classification of a motorcycle. The merchandise was identified as the XR-150L Series Motorcycle, which has a gas-powered engine with a displacement of 149.16 cubic capacity (cc). The motorcycle’s manufacturing and processing operations take place in Mexico, which
Customs Ruling of the Week – Classification of Wireless Intercom Headset
In ruling NY N324883 (April 15, 2022), Customs and Border Protection (CBP) discussed the tariff classification of a wireless intercom headset system from China. The item, referred to as the “Solidcom C1 full-duplex wireless intercom headset system,” is compromised of up to 8 wireless headsets and a HUB station. The audio communication between the headsets
Customs Ruling of the Week – Cost Plus Transfer Price and Transaction Value
In ruling H313988 (February 18, 2022), Customs and Border Protection (CBP) addressed whether certain costs should be added to the customs value as assists when using the transaction value method in situations where the products are imported from related parties. For this case, there are two entities, which are referred to as the U.S. Entity
Customs Ruling of the Week – Classification of Emergency Hammer
In ruling NY N325496 (April 22, 2022), Customs and Border Protection (CBP) discussed the tariff classification of an emergency hammer from China. The merchandise under consideration is a composite good that is designed for use in vehicles. It consists of a stainless-steel window breaker, a stainless-steel hammer, a stainless-steel seat belt cutter, a plastic ice
Customs Ruling of the Week — Classification of Outdoor Security Camera System
In ruling NY N324932 (Apr. 
13, 2022), Customs and Border Protection (CBP) discussed the tariff classification of an outdoor security camera system from China. The camera system, known as the Outdoor Wire-free Security Camera, is a wireless home security camera that consists of the following items: two wire-free outdoor cameras “EufyCam 2C” (model number T8113S),
Customs Ruling of the Week – Country of Origin of a Locating and Tracking Device
In ruling NY N324862 (March 31, 2022), Customs and Border Protection (CBP) discussed the country of origin of 
, known as the Sense Asset+ device. The device is attached to an object and relays information regarding the location and movement of that object to a smartphone application. It can be used in a variety of
Biden Administration Considers Imposing Sanctions on Kaspersky Labs
As the U.S. government continues to ratchet up sanctions in response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine, public reporting suggests there may be a new target in the sites of U.S. sanctions authorities: Kaspersky Labs (Kaspersky), the popular Russian cybersecurity and antivirus company. Any sanctions imposed by the Department of Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets