April 2023 — Question 56

In the following scenario, upon proper request, to which type of ruling is the importer entitled?  The Center of Excellence and Expertise has rejected the importer's claim as to the tariff classification of biofuel manufactured in Norway in connection with the entries of this merchandise.  Entries filed for these shipments have NOT been liquidated.  Proposed rate advances on CBP Form 29 will result in substantial duty increases.  The importer has NOT requested or been issued a ruling on these import transactions.

• AA ruling request submitted to the National Commodity Specialist Division.
• BA protest application for further review filed using the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) protest module.
• CAn Internal Advice request submitted through the Customs field office issuing the rate advances.✓ CBP's answer
• DA manufacturing ruling under the Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act of 2015 (TFTEA).
• EA preliminary classification ruling petition submitted to the Court of International Trade. Category IX – Modernized Drawback