The following proposed revocations and modifications of U.S. Customs and Border Protection rulings are included in the Sept. 11, 2024, Customs Bulletin and Decisions. Comments on these proposed changes are due by Oct. 11.
For more information on how to seek or utilize classification and other rulings, please contact attorney Deb Stern at (305) 894-1007 or via email.
Hardware Sets
CBP is proposing to reclassify steel assembly hardware sets as other continuously threaded rod under HTSUS 7318.15.5056 (duty-free) rather than as other nuts under HTSUS 7318.16.0085 (duty-free). Ruling NY N331989 would be modified to reflect this change.
The products at issue consist of two sets of hardware used for assembling specific items of furniture. Each includes threaded rods with slotted heads, curved slotted washers (which CBP states are a type of wedge nut), and a combination open-end and box wrench.
CBP explains that the threaded rods, as fasteners, impart the essential character to these sets because they are indispensable to carrying out the sets’ primary objective of fastening furniture components together.
Training Pants
CBP is proposing to reclassify training pants as sanitary pads under HTSUS 9619.00.61 (10.8 percent duty), 9619.00.64 (14.9 percent duty), or 9619.00.74 (16 percent duty) rather than as women’s or girls’ briefs under HTSUS 6108.21.00 (7.6 percent duty), 6108.22.90 (15.6 percent duty), or 6208.92.00 (16 percent duty) or as babies’ garments under HTSUS 6111.30.50 (16 percent duty). Rulings NY N212877, NY N237226, and NY N244949 would be revoked to reflect this change.
The products at issue are toddler-sized training pants composed of various materials. The essential character of each is imparted by the absorbent material that holds moisture in.
CBP explains that while training pants have historically been classified in HTSUS Chapters 61 or 62, heading 9619 (providing for pads, tampons, diapers, and diaper liners) was introduced in 2012 and the items at issue are classifiable as articles similar to those named in that heading, primarily because they have an absorbent core.
Salsas
CBP is proposing to reclassify various salsas as sauces under HTSUS heading 2103 rather than as prepared or preserved vegetables under HTSUS headings 2005 or 2008. Rulings HQ H259324, HQ H258812, NY 856914, and HQ 085838 would be revoked, and rulings NY N195658, NY D88850, NY 890395, and HQ 088976 would be modified, to reflect this change.
CBP explains that these items are classifiable as sauces because they are semi-solid in form and contain ingredients that together provide flavor, moisture, and a contrast in texture and color to food.
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