Cases and Rulings
The following list provides a sample of cases and administrative rulings before
(1) the Court of International Trade,
(2) the Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit,
(3) U.S. Customs Rulings.
(4) International Trade Hearings.
Cases and Rulings
The following list provides a sample of cases and administrative rulings before
(1) the Court of International Trade,
(2) the Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit,
(3) U.S. Customs Rulings.
(4) International Trade Hearings.
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Rocknel Fastener, Inc. v. United States, 01-1006, UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE FEDERAL CIRCUIT, 267 F.3d 1354 , October 4, 2001,
•Dictionary definitions of bolt and screw were not sufficiently precise to distinguish between them in all cases. U.S. Customs Service adopted the American National Standards Institute Specification definitions.
Ambassador Div. of Florsheim Shoe v. United States, No. 84-814, UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE FEDERAL CIRCUIT, 748 F.2d 1560; November 19, 1984
•In an action involving countervailing duties against products subsidized by the country of export, because Congress did not expressly prohibit the suspension of liquidation under statutory law, summary judgment was reversed.
V.G. Nahrgang Co. v. United States, No. 84-678, UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE FEDERAL CIRCUIT, 741 F.2d 1363, August 16, 1984
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Genender Wholesale v. United States, Appeal No. 81-27, United States Court of Customs and Patent Appeals, 69 C.C.P.A. 146; 676 F.2d 673, April 15, 1982
•Classification, watch, gold, platinum, sustaining
Zwicker Knitting Mills v. United States, No. 79-20, C.A.D. 1240, U.S. Court of Customs and Patent Appeals, 67 C.C.P.A. 37; 613 F.2d 295, January 17, 1980
•knitting, glove, shell, assembly, loops, tipping, front, dress, fabrication, stitch.
United States v. Sortex Co. of North America, Inc., No. 78-14, C.A.D. 1221, United States Court of Customs and Patent Appeals, 66 C.C.P.A. 57; 596 F.2d 1002, March 29, 1979
U.S. International Trade Commission
Electrolytic Manganese Dioxide From Australia, China, Greece, Ireland, Japan, and South Africa, Investigations Nos. 731-TA-1048-1053 (Preliminary), USITC PUBLICATION 3633, UNITED STATES INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION, September 2003
•Application of antidumping investigation to EMD used in battery production.
STEEL, Investigation No. TA-201-73, 2001 ITC LEXIS 948, USITC PUBLICATION 3479, UNITED STATES INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION, December 2001, Published
•Application of Section 201 steel tariffs of up to 30% ad valorem to imported battery quality steel products.
INTERNATIONAL ECONOMIC REVIEW [PART 1 OF 3], 1996 ITC LEXIS 533, USITC PUBLICATION 2986, UNITED STATES INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION, August 1996
•Marking, customs, united states, country-of-origin, country of origin, marked, regulation, imported, consumer, domestic. Issues regarding harmonization and and adequacy of existing regulations.
INTERNATIONAL ECONOMIC REVIEW [PART 2 OF 3], 1996 ITC LEXIS 533, USITC PUBLICATION 2986, UNITED STATES INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION, August 1996
INTERNATIONAL ECONOMIC REVIEW [PART 3 OF 3], 1996 ITC LEXIS 533, USITC PUBLICATION 2986, UNITED STATES INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION, August 1996
Potential Impact on the U.S. Economy and Industries of the GATT Uruguay Round Agreements. Volume I and Volume II. [PART 2 OF 25], Investigation No. 332-353, USITC PUBLICATION 2790, UNITED STATES INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION, JUNE 1994
Potential Impact on the U.S. Economy and Industries of the GATT Uruguay Round Agreements. Volume I and Volume II. [PART 6 OF 25], Investigation No. 332-353, USITC PUBLICATION 2790, UNITED STATES INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION, JUNE 1994
•Apparel, tariff, textile, import, sector, quota, footwear, export, fabric, chemical.
Potential Impact on the U.S. Economy and Industries of the GATT Uruguay Round Agreements. Volume I and Volume II. [PART 12 OF 25], Investigation No. 332-353, USITC PUBLICATION 2790, UNITED STATES INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION, JUNE 1994
•Sector, tariff, import, telecommunication, tourism, billion, provider, consumer, export, value-added.
CERTAIN ARTICLES CONTAINING SUGAR. Report to the President on Investigation No. 22-48 Under Section 22 of the Agricultural Adjustment Act., Investigation No. 22-48, USITC PUBLICATION 2626, UNITED STATES INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION, APRIL 1993
•sugar, import, quota, domestic, imported, price-support, pound, dry, preparation, edible.
DIGITAL READOUT SYSTEMS AND SUBASSEMBLIES THEREOF FROM JAPAN. Determination of the Commission in Investigation No. 731-TA-390 (Final) Under the Tariff Act of 1930, Together With the Information Obtained in the Investigation., Investigation No. 731-TA-390 (Final), USITC PUBLICATION 2150, UNITED STATES INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION, JANUARY 1989
•Transducer, console, producer, shipment, import, glass, importer, questionnaire, subassembly, domestic.
INDUSTRIAL BELTS FROM ISRAEL, ITALY, JAPAN, SINGAPORE, SOUTH KOREA, TAIWAN, THE UNITED KINGDOM, AND WEST GERMANY. Determinations of the Commission in Investigations Nos. 701-TA-293-295 (Preliminary) Under the Tariff Act of 1930, Together With the Information Obtained in the Investigations. Determinations of the Commission in Investigations Nos. 731-TA-412-419 (Preliminary) Under the Tariff Act of 1930, Together With the Information Obtained in the Investigations., Investigations Nos. 701-TA-293-295 (Preliminary); Investigations Nos. 731-TA-412-419 (Preliminary), USITC PUBLICATION 2113, UNITED STATES INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION, AUGUST 1988
•Belt, industrial, import, imported, distributor, producer, domestic, quantity, automotive, questionnaire.
DIGITAL READOUT SYSTEMS AND SUBASSEMBLIES THEREOF FROM JAPAN. Determination of the Commission in Investigation No. 731-TA-390 (Preliminary) Under the Tariff Act of 1930, Together With the Information Obtained in the Investigation., Investigation No. 731-TA-390 (Preliminary), USITC PUBLICATION 2081, UNITED STATES INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION, MAY 1988
•Transducer, console, readout, digital, import, producer, domestic, subassembly, shipment, glass.
CERTAIN STAINLESS STEEL BUTT-WELD PIPE FITTINGS FROM JAPAN. Determination of the Commission in Investigation No. 731-TA-376 (Final) Under the Tariff Act of 1930, Together With the Information Obtained in the Investigation., Investigation No. 731-TA-376 (Final), USITC PUBLICATION 2067, UNITED STATES INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION, MARCH 1988
•Fitting, import, pipe, producer, stainless steel, butt-weld, pound, domestic, finished, unfinished.
CERTAIN BRASS SHEET AND STRIP FROM JAPAN AND THE NETHERLANDS. Determinations of the Commission in Investigations Nos. 731-TA-379 and 380 (Preliminary) Under the Tariff Act of 1930, Together With the Information Obtained in the Investigations., Investigations Nos. 731-TA-379 and 380 (Preliminary), USITC PUBLICATION 2011, UNITED STATES INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION, SEPTEMBER 1987
•Brass, strip, sheet, import, producer, domestic, shipment, mill, importer, metal.
CERTAIN STAINLESS STEEL BUTT-WELD PIPE FITTINGS FROM JAPAN. Determination of the Commission in Investigation No. 731-TA-376 (Preliminary) Under the Tariff Act of 1930, Together With the Information Obtained in the Investigation., Investigation No. 731-TA-376 (Preliminary), USITC PUBLICATION 1978, UNITED STATES INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION, MAY 1987
•Fitting, import, producer, pipe, butt-weld, pounds, stainless steel, finished, domestic, blank.
CERTAIN BRASS SHEET AND STRIP FROM FRANCE, ITALY, SWEDEN, AND WEST GERMANY. Determination of the Commission in Investigation No. 701-TA-270 (Final) Under the Tariff Act of 1930, Together With the Information Obtained in the Investigation. Determinations of the Commission in Investigations Nos. 731-TA-313, 314, 316, and 317 (Final) Under the Tariff Act of 1930, Together With the Information Obtained in the Investigations., Investigation No. 701-TA-270 (Final); Investigations Nos. 731-TA-313, 314, 316, and 317 (Final), USITC PUBLICATION 1951, UNITED STATES INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION, FEBRUARY 1987
•Brass, strip, sheet, import, producer, importer, mill, purchaser, pound, domestic.
CERTAIN BRASS SHEET AND STRIP FROM BRAZIL, CANADA, AND THE REPUBLIC OF KOREA. Determination of the Commission in Investigation No. 701-TA-269 (Final) Under the Tariff Act of 1930, Together With the Information Obtained in the Investigation. Determinations of the Commission in Investigations Nos. 731-TA-311, 312, and 315 (Final) Under the Tariff Act of 1930, Together With the Information Obtained in the Investigations., Investigation No. 701-TA-269 (Final); Investigations Nos. 731-TA-311, 312, and 315 (Final), 1986 ITC LEXIS 224, USITC PUBLICATION 1930, UNITED STATES INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION, DECEMBER 1986
•Brass, strip, sheet, import, producer, importer, mill, purchaser, pound, shipment.
PRESIDENT'S LIST OF ARTICLES WHICH MAY BE DESIGNATED OR MODIFIED AS ELIGIBLE ARTICLES FOR PURPOSES OF THE U.S. GENERALIZED SYSTEM OF PREFERENCES. Report to the President on Investigations Nos. TA 503(a)-13 and 332-238., Investigations Nos. TA 503(a)-13 and 332-238, 1986 ITC LEXIS 238, USITC PUBLICATION 1916, UNITED STATES INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION, November 1986
•Import, producer, export, consumption, statistics, balloon, sodium, compiled, hydrosulfite, domestic.
CERTAIN BRASS SHEETS AND STRIPS FROM BRAZIL, CANADA, FRANCE, ITALY, THE REPUBLIC OF KOREA, SWEDEN, AND WEST GERMANY. Determinations of the Commission in Investigations Nos. 701-TA-269 and 270 (Preliminary) Under the Tariff Act of 1930, Together With the Information Obtained in the Investigations. Determinations of the Commission in Investigations Nos. 731-TA-311 through 317 (Preliminary) Under the Tariff Act of 1930, Together With the Information Obtained in the Investigations., Investigations Nos. 701-TA-269 and 270 (Preliminary); Investigations Nos. 731-TA-311 through 317 (Preliminary), USITC PUBLICATION 1837, UNITED STATES INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION, MAY 1986
•Brass, strip, sheet, producer, import, importer, domestic, per pound, stock, slitting.
CERTAIN NONRUBBER FOOTWEAR FROM BRAZIL, INDIA, AND SPAIN. Determinations of the Commission in Investigations Nos. 104-TAA-16, 17, and 18 Under Section 104(b) of the Trade Agreements Act of 1979, Together With the Information Obtained in the Investigations., Investigations Nos. 104-TAA-16, 17,, 1983 ITC LEXIS 172, USITC PUBLICATION 1388, UNITED STATES INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION, MAY 1983
•Footwear, import, nonrubber, pair, leather, producer, shoe, duty, domestic, countervailing.
PRESIDENT'S LIST OF ARTICLES WHICH MAY BE DESIGNATED AS ELIGIBLE ARTICLES FOR PURPOSES OF THE GENERALIZED SYSTEM OF PREFERENCES. Report to the President on Investigation Nos. TA-503(a)-8 and 332-118 Under Sections 131 and 503 of the Trade Act of 1974 and Section 332 of the Tariff Act of 1930., Investigation Nos. TA-503(a)-8 and 332-118, 1981 ITC LEXIS 235, USITC PUBLICATION 1156, UNITED STATES INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION, JUNE 1981
•Import, export, statistics, compiled, consumption, pound, domestic, fresh, producer, ad valorem.
U.S. Customs Rulings
U.S. Bureau of Customs & Border Protection Rulings - NY Series, 2006 U.S. CUSTOM NY LEXIS 3499; NY M84229, June 29, 2006, MARKING
•CORE TERMS: wire, powder, country of origin, cored, marking, reel, container, marked, imported, outer.
U.S. Bureau of Customs & Border Protection Rulings - NY Series, 2006 U.S. CUSTOM NY LEXIS 2934; NY M82117, May 5, 2006, MARKING
•CORE TERMS: powder, wire, cored, country of origin, marking, calcium, reel, iron, scenario, pure.
U.S. Bureau of Customs & Border Protection Rulings - HQ Series, 2006 U.S. CUSTOM HQ LEXIS 27; HQ 968083, April 10, 2006, 3001.90.0000 and 3002.10.0190, Classification/Marking
•CORE TERMS: bone marrow, cell, doctor, blood, purchaser, patient, country of origin, donor, imported, marking.
U.S. Bureau of Customs & Border Protection Rulings - HQ Series, 2006 U.S. CUSTOM HQ LEXIS 104; HQ 968009, April 6, 2006, 5911.90.0080, Classification
•CORE TERMS: filter, heading, filtering, cassette, purifying, textile, plastic, carbon, pre-filter, silver.
U.S. Bureau of Customs & Border Protection Rulings - HQ Series, 2005 U.S. CUSTOM HQ LEXIS 245; HQ 116555, October 25, 2005, Carriers
•CORE TERMS: plastic, traffic, wiretainer, rack, bin, accessory, dividers, metal, tote, container.
U.S. Bureau of Customs & Border Protection Rulings - HQ Series, 2005 U.S. CUSTOM HQ LEXIS 89; HQ 563175, March 31, 2005, Marking
•CORE TERMS: country of origin, marking, firearm, trademark, pistol, permanently, purchaser, marked, non-origin, geographic.
U.S. Bureau of Customs & Border Protection Rulings - HQ Series, 2004 U.S. CUSTOM HQ LEXIS 213; HQ 966915, April 21, 2004, 6402.99.90, Classification
•CORE TERMS: footwear, shoe, sports, rock climbing, upper, rubber, subheading, plastics, heading, classified.
U.S. Bureau of Customs & Border Protection Rulings - NY Series, 2003 U.S. CUSTOM NY LEXIS 4158; NY J85506, June 13, 2003, MARKING
•CORE TERMS: marking, imported, razor, country of origin, container, purchaser, cartridge, retail, locality, port.
DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY UNITED STATES CUSTOMS SERVICE, 2003 U.S. CUSTOM NY LEXIS 3878; NY J82292, May 20, 2003, 2940.00.6000, Classification
•CORE TERMS: sugar, chemically pure, classification, lactose, tariff
DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY UNITED STATES CUSTOMS SERVICE, 2002 U.S. CUSTOM NY LEXIS 4792; NY I82326, May 29, 2002, 8708.92.5000, Classification
•CORE TERMS: muffler, exhaust pipe, exhaust, engine, catalytic converter, noise, assembly, emissions, gases, tail pipe.
DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY UNITED STATES CUSTOMS SERVICE, 2001 U.S. CUSTOM NY LEXIS 3719; NY G87131, February 27, 2001, 4202.32.9550, Classification
•CORE TERMS: purse, textile, quota, visa, loop, time of shipment, eo nomine, classification, merchandise, subheading.
DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY UNITED STATES CUSTOMS SERVICE, 2001 U.S. CUSTOM HQ LEXIS 42; HQ 964658, January 4, 2001, 8424.30.90, Classification
•CORE TERMS: machines, high pressure, steam, sand, sprayer, subheading, cleaner, blasting, cleaning, classification.
DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY UNITED STATES CUSTOMS SERVICE, 2000 U.S. CUSTOM HQ LEXIS 491; HQ 963029, July 7, 2000, 8479.50.00, 8537.10.90, Classification
•CORE TERMS: heading, manipulator, controller, robot, industrial, end-of-arm, functional, tooling, programming, classified.
DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY UNITED STATES CUSTOMS SERVICE, 2000 U.S. CUSTOM HQ LEXIS 573; HQ 114968, May 2, 2000, Restricted Merchandise
•CORE TERMS: pipe, drug paraphernalia, merchandise, lighter, importation, classification, compartment, storage, metal, classifiable.
DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY UNITED STATES CUSTOMS SERVICE, 1999 U.S. CUSTOM HQ LEXIS 654; HQ 963178, November 23, 1999, 7115.90.60, Classification
•CORE TERMS: heading, classification, chemical, precious metal, alloy, metal, residual, platinum, classified, subheading.
DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY UNITED STATES CUSTOMS SERVICE, 1999 U.S. CUSTOM NY LEXIS 7545; NY E89321, November 22, 1999, 9102.91.20, Classification
•CORE TERMS: watch, animated, ad valorem, sequences, display, pocket
DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY UNITED STATES CUSTOMS SERVICE, 1999 U.S. CUSTOM HQ LEXIS 556; HQ 546966, November 5, 1999, Valuation
•CORE TERMS: imported merchandise, licensee, licensor, seller, license fees, actually paid, buyer, merchandise, unrelated, total payment.
DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY UNITED STATES CUSTOMS SERVICE, 1998 U.S. CUSTOM NY LEXIS 9351; NY D85247, December 9, 1998, 9503.49.0025, Classification
•CORE TERMS: toy, electronic, classification, non-human, creature, tariff
DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY UNITED STATES CUSTOMS SERVICE, 1998 U.S. CUSTOM NY LEXIS 8202; NY D83787, November 13, 1998, 0404.90.1000, Classification
•CORE TERMS: protein, concentrate, sweetening, sugar, milk
DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY UNITED STATES CUSTOMS SERVICE, 1998 U.S. CUSTOM NY LEXIS 9921; PD D81571, September 15, 1998, 4202.92.9026, Classification
•CORE TERMS: textile, ladder, bag, merchandise, quota, visa
DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY UNITED STATES CUSTOMS SERVICE, 1998 U.S. CUSTOM HQ LEXIS 428; HQ 560817, August 6, 1998, Marking
•CORE TERMS: globe, marking, country of origin, style, marked, purchaser, wood, assembly, brass, transformation.
DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY UNITED STATES CUSTOMS SERVICE, 1998 U.S. CUSTOM NY LEXIS 5903; NY C89486, July 23, 1998, 4415.10.3000, Classification
•CORE TERMS: lids, box, metal, imported, essential character, merchandise, unfinished, finished, packing, unassembled.
DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY UNITED STATES CUSTOMS SERVICE, 1998 U.S. CUSTOM HQ LEXIS 345; HQ 961060, April 14, 1998, 3924.90.5500, Classification
•CORE TERMS: plastic, heading, tent, slumber, playhouse, frame, household articles, classifiable, classified, shell.
DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY UNITED STATES CUSTOMS SERVICE, 1997 U.S. CUSTOM HQ LEXIS 678; HQ 960259, November 12, 1997, 8524.99.90; 8537.10.90; 9026.80.60; 9032.89.60, Classification
•CORE TERMS: gob, subheading, heading, classifiable, apparatus, glass, molten, temperature, ther, liquid.
DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY UNITED STATES CUSTOMS SERVICE, 1997 U.S. CUSTOM NY LEXIS 3621; NY B88135, September 26, 1997, 3824.90.90, Classification
DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY UNITED STATES CUSTOMS SERVICE, 1997 U.S. CUSTOM NY LEXIS 2511; NY B87514, August 6, 1997, 9503.90.0045, Classification
•CORE TERMS: pet, button, toy, amusement, importation, depressed
DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY UNITED STATES CUSTOMS SERVICE, 1997 U.S. CUSTOM HQ LEXIS 610; HQ 959818, April 10, 1997, 6403.91.60; 6403.91.90, Classification
•CORE TERMS: footwear, boot, style, classification, worn, subheading, youths, brochure, sandals, unisex.
DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY UNITED STATES CUSTOMS SERVICE, 1996 U.S. CUSTOM HQ LEXIS 1842; HQ 958751, December 24, 1996, 9503.90.0030, Classification
•CORE TERMS: capability, pen, refill, utilitarian, cartridge, noise, classification, ball point pen, replacement, marketplace.
DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY UNITED STATES CUSTOMS SERVICE, 1996 U.S. CUSTOM HQ LEXIS 1875; HQ 546396, November 29, 1996, VALUATION
•CORE TERMS: financing arrangement, financing, customs, invoice, imported merchandise, actually paid, memorandum, seller, protest, buyer.
DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY UNITED STATES CUSTOMS SERVICE, 1996 U.S. CUSTOM HQ LEXIS 1872; HQ 226722, November 12, 1996, Liquidation
•CORE TERMS: merchandise, protestant, mistake of fact, classification, protest, customs, broker, reliquidation, classified, documentary evidence.
DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY UNITED STATES CUSTOMS SERVICE, 1996 U.S. CUSTOM NY LEXIS 5013; NY A88137, October 24, 1996, 9031.49.8000, Classification
•CORE TERMS: gob, camera, measurement, glass, temperature, measuring, appliances, cooler, molten
DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY UNITED STATES CUSTOMS SERVICE, 1996 U.S. CUSTOM NY LEXIS 11536; NY A88137, October 24, 1996, 9031.49.8000, Classification
•CORE TERMS: gob, camera, measurement, glass, temperature, measuring, appliances, cooler, molten
DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY UNITED STATES CUSTOMS SERVICE, 1996 U.S. CUSTOM HQ LEXIS 1145; HQ 559812, July 30, 1996, Marking
•CORE TERMS: desk, country of origin, marking, leather, imported, importation, container, purchaser, importer, card.
DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY UNITED STATES CUSTOMS SERVICE, 1996 U.S. CUSTOM NY LEXIS 359; NY 817453, March 4, 1996, 8207.50.2030, Classification
•CORE TERMS: drill, tungsten, cutting, bit, classification, vanadium, chromium, masonry, carbide, wolfram.
DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY UNITED STATES CUSTOMS SERVICE, 1996 U.S. CUSTOM NY LEXIS 1091; NY 818456, February 27, 1996, 9608.99.6000, Classification
•CORE TERMS: twiststick, propelling, pencil, merchandise, mechanical, imported, cosmetic, plastic, stick
DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY UNITED STATES CUSTOMS SERVICE, 1996 U.S. CUSTOM HQ LEXIS 57; HQ 958063, February 13, 1996, 9017.20.90, Classification
•CORE TERMS: drawing, heading, toy, amusement, pen, merchandise, picture, tariff, drawing instrument, classification.
DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY UNITED STATES CUSTOMS SERVICE, 1996 U.S. CUSTOM HQ LEXIS 4; HQ 559438, January 30, 1996, Marking
•CORE TERMS: scenario, polybag, country of origin, marked, marking, pre-printed, importation, purchaser, imported, adhesive.
DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY UNITED STATES CUSTOMS SERVICE, 1996 U.S. CUSTOM NY LEXIS 60; NY 817908, January 23, 1996, 8479.89.9598, Classification
•CORE TERMS: machine, imported, pencil, mechanical, heading, cosmetic, bag, container, filling, subheading.
DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY UNITED STATES CUSTOMS SERVICE, 1995 U.S. CUSTOM NY LEXIS 3438; NY 816940, December 6, 1995, 0404.90.1000, Classification
•CORE TERMS: protein, milk, maximum, concentrate, sweetening, sugar
DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY UNITED STATES CUSTOMS SERVICE, 1995 U.S. CUSTOM NY LEXIS 3246; NY 815558, November 9, 1995, 6201.93.3000; 6201.93.3521; 6203.43.4040, Classification
•CORE TERMS: jacket, garment, textile, ad valorem, subheading, waistband, front, fibers, duty, elasticized.
DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY UNITED STATES CUSTOMS SERVICE, 1995 U.S. CUSTOM HQ LEXIS 1089; HQ 559073, June 28, 1995, Marking
•CORE TERMS: container, imported, country of origin, cosmetic, filled, marked, purchaser, marking, compact, empty.
DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY UNITED STATES CUSTOMS SERVICE, 1995 U.S. CUSTOM HQ LEXIS 350; HQ 957661, June 7, 1995, 5607.50.2000, Classification
•CORE TERMS: heading, twist, cord, rope, cordage, twine, cables, decitex, polyester, textile.
DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY UNITED STATES CUSTOMS SERVICE, 1995 U.S. CUSTOM HQ LEXIS 1094; HQ 735482, April 4, 1995, Marking
•CORE TERMS: fasteners, country of origin, marking, box, marked, imported, purchaser, label, commingled, container.
DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY UNITED STATES CUSTOMS SERVICE, 1994 U.S. CUSTOM NY LEXIS 2459; NY 804702, December 8, 1994, 4901.99.0070, Classification
•CORE TERMS: touch, pads, picture, merchandise, symbols, module
DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY UNITED STATES CUSTOMS SERVICE, 1994 U.S. CUSTOM HQ LEXIS 1486; HQ 956297, December 5, 1994, 4202.92.9015, Classification
•CORE TERMS: heading, jewelry, watch, box, folder, long-term, specially, fitted, jewellery, container.
DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY UNITED STATES CUSTOMS SERVICE, 1994 U.S. CUSTOM HQ LEXIS 1598; HQ 956297, December 5, 1994, 4202.92.9015, Classification
•CORE TERMS: heading, jewelry, watch, box, folder, long-term, specially, fitted, jewellery, container.
DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY UNITED STATES CUSTOMS SERVICE, 1994 U.S. CUSTOM HQ LEXIS 1484; HQ 956235, November 1, 1994, 4202.12.2085, Classification
•CORE TERMS: protest, liquidation, classification, liquidated, carriers, frozen, food
DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY UNITED STATES CUSTOMS SERVICE, 1994 U.S. CUSTOM HQ LEXIS 889; HQ 956518, September 22, 1994, 8524.23.10; 9801.00.10 , Classification
•CORE TERMS: classifiable, subheading, video cassette, video, essential character, cassette, heading, abroad, toy, battery charger.
DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY UNITED STATES CUSTOMS SERVICE, 1994 U.S. CUSTOM HQ LEXIS 862; HQ 955845, August 22, 1994, 4901.99.00, 8543.80.95 , Classification
•CORE TERMS: booklet, heading, cartridge, module, ther, electronic, classifiable, essential character, classification, machine.
DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY UNITED STATES CUSTOMS SERVICE, 1994 U.S. CUSTOM HQ LEXIS 1326; HQ 955845, August 22, 1994, 4901.99.00, 8543.80.95, Classification
•CORE TERMS: booklet, heading, cartridge, module, ther, electronic, classifiable, essential character, classification, machine.
DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY UNITED STATES CUSTOMS SERVICE, 1994 U.S. CUSTOM HQ LEXIS 100; HQ 955447, February 9, 1994, 8531.20.00; 9013.80.60 , Classification
•CORE TERMS: heading, classifiable, subheading, indicator, glass, crystal, liquid, sandwich, telephone, apparatus.
DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY UNITED STATES CUSTOMS SERVICE, 1993 U.S. CUSTOM HQ LEXIS 2174; HQ 952345, November 9, 1993, 9010.20.60, Classification
•CORE TERMS: machine, heading, photographic, step-and-repeat, apparatus, classification, laboratory, plate, printing, utilize.
DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY UNITED STATES CUSTOMS SERVICE, 1993 U.S. CUSTOM HQ LEXIS 1170; HQ 953262, July 26, 1993, 8513.10.20 , Classification
•CORE TERMS: lamp, flashlight, subheading, portable, electric, classifiable, heading, battery, headlights, housing.
DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY UNITED STATES CUSTOMS SERVICE, 1993 U.S. CUSTOM HQ LEXIS 1858; HQ 953262, July 26, 1993, 8513.10.20 , Classification
•CORE TERMS: lamp, flashlight, subheading, portable, electric, classifiable, heading, battery, headlights, housing.
DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY UNITED STATES CUSTOMS SERVICE, 1993 U.S. CUSTOM HQ LEXIS 504; HQ 951521, June 15, 1993, , Classification
•CORE TERMS: heading, textile, festive, classifiable, classified, tree, merchandise, subheading, globe, decoration.
DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY UNITED STATES CUSTOMS SERVICE, 1993 U.S. CUSTOM HQ LEXIS 490; HQ 953374, May 27, 1993, 7013.39.10 , Classification
•CORE TERMS: glass, heading, closures, lid, containers, glassware, kitchen, conveyance, packing, classifiable.
DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY UNITED STATES CUSTOMS SERVICE, 1993 U.S. CUSTOM HQ LEXIS 2410; HQ 953374, May 27, 1993, 7013.39.10, Classification
•CORE TERMS: glass, heading, closures, lid, containers, glassware, kitchen, conveyance, packing, classifiable.
DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY UNITED STATES CUSTOMS SERVICE, 1993 U.S. CUSTOM HQ LEXIS 352; HQ 734718, April 22, 1993, MARKING
•CORE TERMS: marking, fitting, country of origin, nut, ferrule, conspicuous, purchaser, imported, boxes, diameter.
DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY UNITED STATES CUSTOMS SERVICE, 1993 U.S. CUSTOM HQ LEXIS 311; HQ 952702, April 9, 1993, 4202.12.2025 , Classification
•CORE TERMS: heading, lunchbox, classification, plastic, container, classified, subheading, food, classifiable, beverage.
DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY UNITED STATES CUSTOMS SERVICE, 1993 U.S. CUSTOM HQ LEXIS 926; HQ 953540, March 12, 1993, 4202.99.0000 , Classification
•CORE TERMS: jewelry, classifiable, merchandise, subheading, boxes, presentation, importation, revocation, plastic
DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY UNITED STATES CUSTOMS SERVICE, 1992 U.S. CUSTOM NY LEXIS 2259; NY 879209, November 3, 1992, 2106.90.6099 , Classification
•CORE TERMS: liquid, food, alcohol, antler, water, deer, merchandise, importation, filtered, mixture.
DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY UNITED STATES CUSTOMS SERVICE, 1992 U.S. CUSTOM HQ LEXIS 1059; HQ 951864, October 23, 1992, 8712.00.35 , Classification
•CORE TERMS: tire, bicycle, exceeding, rim, clearance, diameter, classification, cross-sectional, subheading, commercially.
DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY UNITED STATES CUSTOMS SERVICE, 1992 U.S. CUSTOM HQ LEXIS 1218; HQ 951864, October 23, 1992, 8712.00.35 , Classification
•CORE TERMS: tire, bicycle, exceeding, rim, clearance, diameter, classification, cross-sectional, subheading, commercially.
DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY UNITED STATES CUSTOMS SERVICE, 1992 U.S. CUSTOM HQ LEXIS 1543; HQ 951172, September 4, 1992, 5603.00.9070 , Classification
•CORE TERMS: strip, nonwoven, heading, merchandise, classifiable, width, fibers, synthetic textile, filament, textile.
DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY UNITED STATES CUSTOMS SERVICE, 1992 U.S. CUSTOM HQ LEXIS 862; HQ 734505, August 27, 1992, Marking
•CORE TERMS: country of origin, marking, label, imported, marked, print, purchaser, convertor, adhesive, battery.
DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY UNITED STATES CUSTOMS SERVICE, 1992 U.S. CUSTOM HQ LEXIS 866; HQ 734548, July 17, 1992, Marking
CORE TERMS: country of origin, filter, marking, purchaser, retail, cartridge, importer, carton, container, imported.
DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY UNITED STATES CUSTOMS SERVICE, 1992 U.S. CUSTOM HQ LEXIS 1281; HQ 734548, July 17, 1992, Marking
•CORE TERMS: country of origin, filter, marking, purchaser, retail, cartridge, importer, carton, container, imported.
DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY UNITED STATES CUSTOMS SERVICE, 1992 U.S. CUSTOM HQ LEXIS 633; HQ 951507, July 2, 1992, 8519.91.00 , Classification
•CORE TERMS: heading, cassette, player, classifiable, tape, apparatus, cassette tape, classification, retail sale, reproducing.
DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY UNITED STATES CUSTOMS SERVICE, 1992 U.S. CUSTOM HQ LEXIS 857; HQ 734465, May 28, 1992, Marking
•CORE TERMS: imported, assembled, country of origin, processing, manufacturing, transformed, shavings, cedar, marking, assembly.
DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY UNITED STATES CUSTOMS SERVICE, 1992 U.S. CUSTOM NY LEXIS 1135; NY 874262, May 13, 1992, 4901.99.0070 , Classification
•CORE TERMS: module, pictures, imported, pad, classification, illustration, electronic, correspond, printed, tariff
DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY UNITED STATES CUSTOMS SERVICE, 1992 U.S. CUSTOM HQ LEXIS 210; HQ 734285, April 13, 1992, Marking
•CORE TERMS: country of origin, marking, box, engine parts, purchaser, wrapper, imported, lettering, printed, marked.
DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY UNITED STATES CUSTOMS SERVICE, 1991 U.S. CUSTOM HQ LEXIS 2988; HQ 950319, December 11, 1991, 8712.00.25 , Classification
•CORE TERMS: bicycle, tire, exceeding, subheading, diameter, wheel, classifiable, hybrid, width, cross-sectional.
DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY UNITED STATES CUSTOMS SERVICE, 1991 U.S. CUSTOM HQ LEXIS 2706; HQ 950372, November 13, 1991, 6307.90.9490 , Classification
•CORE TERMS: shell, classification, merchandise, classified, piece goods, heading, subheading, assembled, textile, consisting.
DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY UNITED STATES CUSTOMS SERVICE, 1991 U.S. CUSTOM HQ LEXIS 2785; HQ 087760, October 31, 1991, 3926.90.9050; 4420.90.4000 , Classification
•CORE TERMS: box, textile, classification, heading, jewelry, classified, plastic, frame, subheading, covering.
DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY UNITED STATES CUSTOMS SERVICE, 1991 U.S. CUSTOM NY LEXIS 1961; HQ 089802, September 27, 1991, 7306.40.10, 7306.90.50, HTSUSA , Classification
•CORE TERMS: pipe, hollow, profile, welded, tubes, heading, walled, subheading, chimney, double.
DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY UNITED STATES CUSTOMS SERVICE, 1991 U.S. CUSTOM HQ LEXIS 1819; HQ 089360, July 30, 1991, 5603.00.9070 , Classification
•CORE TERMS: strip, fiber, heading, nonwoven, coated, rubber, aramid, bonding, web, merchandise.
DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY UNITED STATES CUSTOMS SERVICE, 1991 U.S. CUSTOM HQ LEXIS 3195; HQ 222863, July 1, 1991, Entry;
•CORE TERMS: lease, importer, manufacturer, bailment, merchandise, reimported, exported, manufacturing plant, legislative history, duty free.
DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY UNITED STATES CUSTOMS SERVICE, 1991 U.S. CUSTOM NY LEXIS 232; NY 862986, May 31, 1991, 8482.10.5004 , Classification
•CORE TERMS: ring, thrust, ball, assembly, diameter, merchandise, antidumping, tolerance, friction, unground.
DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY UNITED STATES CUSTOMS SERVICE, 1991 U.S. CUSTOM HQ LEXIS 1489; HQ 088238, April 23, 1991, 8537.10.00 , Classification
•CORE TERMS: microwave oven, control panel, metal, merchandise, electricity, subheading, exceeding, voltage, mounted, oards.
DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY UNITED STATES CUSTOMS SERVICE, 1991 U.S. CUSTOM HQ LEXIS 1490; HQ 088285, April 18, 1991, 3926.90.90; 9802.00.80 , Classification
•CORE TERMS: subheading, plastic, markers, lenses, abroad, duty, reflective, assembly, non-reflective, exemption.
DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY UNITED STATES CUSTOMS SERVICE, 1991 U.S. CUSTOM HQ LEXIS 1396; HQ 555784, February 20, 1991, 9802.00.80 , Classification
•CORE TERMS: assembly, pearl, chain, subheading, gold, duty, incidental, allowance, clasp, bracelets.
DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY UNITED STATES CUSTOMS SERVICE, 1991 U.S. CUSTOM NY LEXIS 994; NY 859991, February 12, 1991, 9032.10.0030, 9817.00.5000 , Classification
•CORE TERMS: temperature, regulating, thermostats, automatic, alarm
DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY UNITED STATES CUSTOMS SERVICE, 1991 U.S. CUSTOM NY LEXIS 799; NY 859219, January 31, 1991, 9032.89.6015, 9817.00.5000 , Classification
•CORE TERMS: temperature, stall, heating system, ventilation, regulating, controllers, activated, maximum
DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY UNITED STATES CUSTOMS SERVICE, 1991 U.S. CUSTOM NY LEXIS 827; NY 859527, January 30, 1991, 5609.00.3000; 5609.00.1000 , Classification
•CORE TERMS: yarn, millimeter, strip, rate of duty, ad valorem, manufacture, subheading, cordage, heading, cotton.
DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY UNITED STATES CUSTOMS SERVICE, 1991 U.S. CUSTOM NY LEXIS 1152; NY 859527, January 30, 1991, 5609.00.3000; 5609.00.1000 , Classification
•CORE TERMS: yarn, millimeter, strip, rate of duty, ad valorem, manufacture, subheading, cordage, heading, cotton.
DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY UNITED STATES CUSTOMS SERVICE, 1990 U.S. CUSTOM NY LEXIS 2609; NY 858439, December 21, 1990, 8501.31.2000 , Classification
•CORE TERMS: watts, subassembly, exceeding, popcorn, hot-air, popper, output
DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY UNITED STATES CUSTOMS SERVICE, 1990 U.S. CUSTOM NY LEXIS 2935; NY 858439, December 21, 1990, 8501.31.2000, Classification
•CORE TERMS: watts, subassembly, exceeding, popcorn, hot-air, popper, output
DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY UNITED STATES CUSTOMS SERVICE, 1990 U.S. CUSTOM HQ LEXIS 5132; HQ 087735, August 27, 1990, 732.24; 8712.00.30 , Classification
•CORE TERMS: tire, bicycle, diameter, specially, exceeding, classification, classifiable, tariff, constructed, equipped.
DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY UNITED STATES CUSTOMS SERVICE, 1990 U.S. CUSTOM NY LEXIS 1777; NY 854413, August 13, 1990, 7315.11.0050; 8433.90.5000; 8483.40.5010; 9817.00.60 , Classification
•CORE TERMS: baler, pick-up, hay, subheading, elevator, chain, gear box, round, bale, fixed-ratio.
DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY UNITED STATES CUSTOMS SERVICE, 1990 U.S. CUSTOM HQ LEXIS 4855; HQ 086846, July 23, 1990, 5903.20.2500 , Classification
•CORE TERMS: fabric, plastic, impregnated, heading, textile, woven, classification, coated, naked eye, vertical.
DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY UNITED STATES CUSTOMS SERVICE, 1990 U.S. CUSTOM HQ LEXIS 4841; HQ 086258, July 19, 1990, 4003.00.;4016.91 , Classification
•CORE TERMS: rubber, mat, reclaimed, heading, flooring, hole, sheet, surface, composed, above-described.
DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY UNITED STATES CUSTOMS SERVICE, 1990 U.S. CUSTOM HQ LEXIS 6098; HQ 086775, July 9, 1990, 4202.92.9020 , Classification
•CORE TERMS: box, jewelry, textile, surface, heading, outer, classification, classified, fitted, subheading.
DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY UNITED STATES CUSTOMS SERVICE, 1990 U.S. CUSTOM HQ LEXIS 4771; HQ 086838, July 3, 1990, 4903.00.00, 8519.99.00 , Classification
•CORE TERMS: tray, picture, classifiable, heading, reproducing, integrated, apparatus, ther, electronic, players.
DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY UNITED STATES CUSTOMS SERVICE, 1990 U.S. CUSTOM HQ LEXIS 4480; HQ 086286, April 8, 1990, 5808.90.0010 , Classification
•CORE TERMS: pompon, merchandise, heading, accessory, subheading, roller skates, ice skates, textile, classifiable, tariff.
DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY UNITED STATES CUSTOMS SERVICE, 1989 U.S. CUSTOM HQ LEXIS 2783; HQ 085703, December 7, 1989, 8457.10.00, 8459.10.00 , Classification
•CORE TERMS: machining, machine, machine tool, drilling, heading, unfinished, spindle, incomplete, column, manual.
DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY UNITED STATES CUSTOMS SERVICE, 1989 U.S. CUSTOM HQ LEXIS 2678; HQ 085387, October 31, 1989, 1901.90.3040 , Classification
•CORE TERMS: heading, ingredient, milk, drink, subheading, preparations, food, mix, classified, classification.
DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY UNITED STATES CUSTOMS SERVICE, 1989 U.S. CUSTOM HQ LEXIS 2520; HQ 084985, September 6, 1989, Classification
•CORE TERMS: pad, heading, gauge, vulcanized rubber, rubber, profile, rail, hard rubber, classification, railroad.
DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY UNITED STATES CUSTOMS SERVICE, 1989 U.S. CUSTOM HQ LEXIS 2338; HQ 084053, August 31, 1989, 6307.90.9050 , Classification
•CORE TERMS: shell, sleeping bag, heading, sewn, classification, merchandise, classified, bag, essential character, incomplete.
DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY UNITED STATES CUSTOMS SERVICE, 1989 U.S. CUSTOM HQ LEXIS 1654; HQ 083674, June 22, 1989, 8537.10.00 , Classification
•CORE TERMS: metal, heading, merchandise, oven, classifiable, importer, control panel, classification, classified, controllers.
DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY UNITED STATES CUSTOMS SERVICE, 1989 U.S. CUSTOM HQ LEXIS 1659; HQ 083694, May 16, 1989, 4203.21.80 , Classification
•CORE TERMS: glove, leather, shooter's, subheading, textile, thumb, middle finger, classification, classified, padding.
DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY UNITED STATES CUSTOMS SERVICE, 1989 U.S. CUSTOM HQ LEXIS 1523; HQ 082149, March 29, 1989, Classification TARIFF No.: 6116.93.2010
•CORE TERMS: heading, glove, leather, classification, merchandise, textile, per dozen, classifiable, composed, tariff.
DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY UNITED STATES CUSTOMS SERVICE, 1989 U.S. CUSTOM HQ LEXIS 1571; HQ 082149, March 20, 1989, Classification
•CORE TERMS: heading, glove, leather, classification, merchandise, textile, per dozen, classifiable, composed, tariff.
DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY UNITED STATES CUSTOMS SERVICE, 1989 U.S. CUSTOM HQ LEXIS 3083; HQ 220997, January 25, 1989, Entry/Liquidation
•CORE TERMS: protest, district director, regional, district office, protestant, referenced, merchandise, requesting, liquidated, responding.
DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY UNITED STATES CUSTOMS SERVICE, NY 850001, [No Date In Original], 9505.10.2500; 7013.99.5000; 7013.99.8000; 7013.99.9000, Classification
•CORE TERMS: globe, water, glass, tree, plastic, subheading, figurine, ad valorem, merchandise, glassware.
DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY UNITED STATES CUSTOMS SERVICE, NY 850001, [NO DATE IN ORIGINAL], 9505.10.2500; 7013.99.5000; 7013.99.8000; 7013.99.9000, Classification
•CORE TERMS: globe, water, glass, tree, plastic, subheading, figurine, ad valorem, merchandise, essential character.
UNITED STATES CUSTOMS SERVICE, Customs Service Decisions, 26 Cust. B. & Dec. 509; 26 Cust. B. & Dec. No. 36; 1992 CUSBUL LEXIS 95, C.S.D. 92-33, File: HQ 734285 Mar-2-05 CO:R:C:V 734285 AT, Department of the Treasury,, April 13, 1992
•CORE TERMS: marking, country of origin, box, engine parts, purchaser, imported, wrapper, printed, lettering, marked.
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