October 2019 — Question 80
What is the significance of the SPI (special program indicator) “P+” in HTSUS 0401.50.75, 0402.21.25 and 0403.90.78?
- AU.S. materials are considered non-originating materials for purposes of performing the origination analysis.✓ CBP's answer
- BThese goods are ineligible for the MPF (merchandise processing fee) exemption that benefit other CAFTA-DR goods.
- CDominican Republic goods are considered non-originating materials for purposes of performing the origination analysis.
- DAll materials must be of U.S. origin and all processing must be performed in a CAFTA- DR country exclusive of the U.S.
- EAllows non-Party materials to count as originating materials, as long as all processing is performed in the CAFTA-DR.
CBP's cited authority
§ General Note 29§ 19 CFR 24.23(c) Reference Materials: Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (2018 and/or 2019 Basic Edition§ No Supplements) Title 19§ Code of Federal Regulations (2018 Revised as of April 1§ 2018 (Parts 1 to END) Instructions for Preparation of CBP Form 7501 (July 24§ 2012) Right to Make Entry Directive 3530-002A Business Rules§ Process Document (Trade-External) Ace Entry Summary Version 9.75 – Section 1 - 12
Answer and citations as published in CBP's official answer key for the October 2019 examination.
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