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In ruling NY N310448, Customs and Border Protection (CBP) discussed the classification of “Mother’s Heartbeat Puppy/Kitty Pillows” from China. Each pillow is composed of 100% polyester woven fabric face, 100% polyester tricot knit fabric back, and stuffed with polyester fiberfill.  There is an opening on the side of the pillow, designed to house an electrical…

The Harmonized System or “HS” is a  international product nomenclature developed by the World Customs Organization (WCO) that comprises about 5,000 commodity groups; each identified by a six digit code, arranged in a legal structure. The system is used by more than 200 countries and economies as a basis for their Customs tariffs. Over 98…

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will approve on a case by case basis additional days for payment of estimated duties, taxes and fees due to the COVID-19 emergency.

Companies seeking this extension will need to work with their customs advisors and financial institutions to request this extension and prevent funds from Periodic Monthly Statements…

In NY N309405, Customs and Border Protection (CBP) determined the classification of a yogurt blend from France. GoGo SqueeZ YogurtZ ”Pandora” Banana Greek Yogurt Blend is approximately 73 percent yogurt, 15 percent Greek yogurt A, 9 percent cane sugar, 2 percent banana puree, and trace amounts of pectin, starch, banana flavor, sour blocker flavor, modulator…

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In ruling NY N309146, Customs and Border Protection (CBP) determined the classification of biodegradable plastic retail carrier bags from China. The bag is composed of Bioplast® which is composed of natural potato starch and biodegradable polyester. It is a disposable bag that is used at retail stores for the packing and conveyance of goods from…

In ruling NY N309055, Customs and Border Protection (CBP) discussed the classification of glass-doored refrigerated beverage display cases from China. The refrigerated beverage cases are intended for use in commercial establishments such as bars, cafes, restaurants and offices, as well as in residential settings. The freestanding cases have hinged glass doors with handles, removable shelves,…

In ruling NY N308736, Customs and Border Protection (CBP) determined the country of origin of a Keurig Model K90 single serve coffee brewer. This coffee brewer measures approximately 13 inches tall, by 10 inches wide, and 13 inches deep. It includes features such as choice of cup size, auto-off functionality, and a removable drip tray.…