October 2021 — Question 18
An importer would like to submit a classification ruling request to CBP to determine the correct Harmonized Tariff Schedule provision for a new product. To whom must the ruling request letter be addressed?
- ADirector, Center for Excellence and Expertise for the commodity involved
- BPort Director, intended port of entry
- CCBP, Attention: Regulations and Rulings, Office of International Trade, Washington, DC
- DDirector, National Commodity Specialist Division, Regulations and Rulings, Office of International Trade, US Customs and Border Protection, 201 Varick St., Ste.501 New York, NY✓ CBP's answer
- ECBP no longer issues classification rulings, thus none can be submitted
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CBP's cited authority
§ 19 CFR § 177.2(a)
Answer and citations as published in CBP's official answer key for the October 2021 examination.
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