In ruling NY N320579 (July 27, 2021), Customs and Border Protection (CBP) discussed the tariff classification of an outdoor wooden swing 
from India. The seat of the swing is 18” in width, 9” in depth, and 2” in thickness. It is made of Meranti wood and has no armrest, backrest, or footrest. The seat is
Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Modifies Withhold Release Order on Carpet and Hand-Knotted Wool Products from Nepal
On July 26, 2021, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) modified its July 1998 Withhold Release Order (WRO) that originally prevented the importation of carpet and hand-knotted wool products from seven Nepalese companies. Specifically, CBP modified the WRO so that carpet and hand-knotted wool products from Annapurna Carpet Industries Pvt. Ltd. (Annapurna Carpet) would be
Customs Ruling of the Week – Classification, Country of Origin, and Marking of the Yahtzee Frenzee Game
In ruling NY N320422 (July 21, 2021), Customs and Border Protection (CBP) discussed the tariff classification and country of origin for marking purposes of the “Yahtzee Frenzee” game. The game consists of 20 dice, 80 playing cards, 1 round tracker card, 1 token, and game instructions. In the six-round game, each player has a set
Customs Ruling of the Week – Classification of an Electric Surfboard
In ruling NY N320329 (July 16, 2021), Customs and Border Protection (CBP) discussed the classification of an electric surfboard from China that is put up in a set
for retail sale. The surfboard is a designed to surf in water without it needing waves or boats to pull or push it. Rather, it is propelled
Government Releases Updated Version of Xinjiang Supply Chain Business Advisory
On July 13, 2021, the U.S. government released an updated version of the Xinjiang Supply Chain Business Advisory. The notice, which was originally released last summer, states that the PRC government is perpetrating genocide and crimes against humanity in Xinjiang, highlights the legal risks posed to companies and supply chains, updates the list of U.S.
Customs Ruling of the Week – Classification of Cast Aluminum Safe Handle and Hinge Profile
In ruling NY N319909 (July 8, 2021), Customs and Border Protection (CBP) discussed the classification of a cast aluminum safe handle and an extruded aluminum safe hinge profile. The handle under examination is approximately 4.7 inches long, 2.4 inches tall, and 1.5 inches wide, with a round base that is 1.5 inches in diameter. Additionally,
CIT issues Preliminary Injunction Temporarily Restraining Liquidation of Section 301 Import Entries
On August 24,2017, the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) began a Section 301 investigation to determine whether acts, policies, and practices of the Government of China related to technology transfer, intellectual property, and innovation were actionable under the Trade Act of 1974. On March 22, 2018, USTR announced its affirmative findings and imposed
Customs Ruling of the Week – Classification of Children’s Playhouses
In ruling NY N320207 (July 1, 2021), Customs and Border Protection (CBP) discussed the classification of two children’s playhouses from China. The first product – referred to as the playhouse without a slide – is intended for children ages 2 years and older and is composed of 83% wood, 7% steel hardware, and 10% plastic
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Announces Expiration of its Export Allocation Rule on Medical Supplies and Equipment for Covid-19
On July 1, 2021, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced the expiration of its Temporary Final Rule (TFR) allocating certain health and medical resources for domestic use. The TFR – originally issued on April 10, 2020 and reissued for a second time on December 31, 2020 – prohibited surgical N95 filter facepiece respirators, personal
Customs Ruling of the Week – Classification of Trail Mix
In ruling NY N318253 (May 28, 2021), Customs and Border Protection (CBP) discussed the classification of five varieties of trail mixes from Slovenia. The five trail mixes – which were “Black Pepper Mix,” “Crunch Mix,” “Crispy and Salty Mix,” “Marathon Mix,” and “Crunch Mix” – consisted of a blend of fruits, nuts, and other edible