The following proposed revocations or modifications of U.S. Customs and Border Protection classification rulings are included in the May 20, 2026, Customs Bulletin and Decisions. Comments on these proposed changes are due by June 19.
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Protein Powders
CBP is proposing to reclassify certain flavored protein powders as other food preparations under HTSUS 2106.90.99 (6.4 percent duty) rather than as protein concentrates and textured protein substances HTSUS 2106.10.00 (6.4 percent duty). Ruling NY N314435 would be modified to reflect this change.
The first product at issue is said to contain approximately 62 percent vegan protein blend, 19 percent sugar blend, 11 percent inulin, 3 percent natural and artificial flavors, 2 percent raw maca powder, 1 percent caffeine, 1 percent guar gum, and trace amounts of probiotic blend, natural sweetener blends, and beta-alanin. The second product is said to contain approximately 57 percent vegan protein blend, 15 percent inulin, 14 percent L-glutamine, 3 percent creatine, 3 percent collagen, 3 percent BCAA’s, 2 percent natural and artificial flavors, 2 percent guar gum, and trace amounts of probiotic, and natural sweetener blends.
CBP explains that these articles do not contain a high enough protein amount to be classified as a protein concentrate.
Shower Doors
CBP is proposing to reclassify certain glass shower doors as safety glass under HTSUS 7007.19.00 (5 percent duty) rather than as glassware under HTSUS 7013.99.2000 (12.5 percent duty). Ruling NY N248690 would be revoked to reflect this change.
The products at issue are frameless glass sliding and stationary shower doors. The sliding door has metal headers at the top and a metal seal strip at the bottom with the rolling hardware. The stationary door has a metal header (with rolling hardware) at the top only and an aluminum metal track at the side designed to connect to the wall. The glass portion of each door consists of specially tempered (pressed and toughened) glass.
CBP explains that these shower doors are not similar to the articles of heading 7013 because they are large, tempered glass doors designed to be fixed in place and designed not to move once in place. They are clearly utilitarian items used in a bathroom to contain water within the shower and therefore do not satisfy the principal use provision set forth in heading 7013 and are not similar to the small glass items listed in the Explanatory Notes for that heading.
Bed Frames
CBP is proposing to reclassify upholstered bed frames as furniture of other materials under HTSUS 9403.89.60 (duty-free) rather than as wooden furniture under HTSUS 9403.50.9045 (duty-free). Ruling NY N324930 would be revoked to reflect this change.
The products at issue are wooden frames covered in manmade fiber fabric, tufted leather, or PVC-coated fabric.
CBP explains that wood does not impart the essential character of these bed frames because they have minimal or no exposed wood. CBP adds that classifying these bed frames according to the underlying wooden material is improper, especially if there are no distinguishable or identifiable parts of that material.
Foot Warmers
CBP is proposing to reclassify electric foot warmers as other made-up articles under HTSUS 6307.90.98 (7 percent duty) rather than as other electrothermic appliances under HTSUS 8516.79.0000 (2.7 percent duty). Ruling NY N253032 would be modified to reflect this change.
The products at issue have exterior faces made of 100 percent polyester and come with a four-temperature, 120 volt inline removable controller. They also contain a pocket used to warm feet in either a sitting or standing position.
CBP explains that these items are worn on or about the person and are therefore excluded from HTSUS Chapter 85. CBP further states that the pocketed textile component constitutes the bulk and appearance of the warmers and is indispensable to their function.
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