Harmonized tariff schedule tables were updated in the Automated Export System (AES) and ACE AESDirect program to reflect implementation of the World Trade Organization Information Technology Agreement, effective July 1, the Census Bureau said in an email. Both systems will, however, accept outdated codes for shipments through the end of this month, Census said.
Latest Harmonized System updates
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CBP created Harmonized System Update (HSU) 1608 on July 14, the agency said in a CSMS message (here). The changes, which were effective July 1, reflected the expanded Information Technology Agreement (see 1607050018) and other updates mentioned in a June 30 Presidential Proclamation (here), CBP said. A detailed list of adjustments made and the reasons for the changes is available through the International Trade Commission website (here), CBP said. Further information: Jennifer Keeling, Jennifer.Keeling@dhs.gov
CBP created Harmonized System Update (HSU) 1607 on June 30, the agency said in a CSMS message (here). The changes, which were effective July 1, reflected the expanded Information Technology Agreement and other updates mentioned in a June 30 Presidential Proclamation (here), CBP said. A detailed list of adjustments made and the reasons for the changes is available through the International Trade Commission website (here), CBP said. Further information: Jennifer Keeling, Jennifer.Keeling@dhs.gov
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The International Trade Commission on July 1 posted revisions to the Harmonized Tariff Schedule (here). The new HTS implements the results of the U.S. Trade Representative's 2015-16 review of the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP), adding several "travel goods" to the program, albeit only for least developed country beneficiaries. The ITC is also implementing the first round of tariff cuts under the expanded World Trade Organization Information Technology Agreement, and adding new tariff numbers for a variety of products, including sweatshirts.
CBP said it created Harmonized System Update (HSU) 1606 on June 24, containing 5,677 ABI records and 1,404 harmonized tariff records. Modifications include the removal of the Federal Communications Commission agency indicators from various HTS records, effective July 1, CBP said in a CSMS message (here). Changes also included those mandated by the updated Information Technology Agreement, CBP said. The modified records can be retrieved electronically via the procedures indicated in the CATAIR. Further information: Jennifer Keeling, Jennifer.Keeling@dhs.gov
CBP said it created Harmonized System Update (HSU) 1605 on June 6, containing 232 ABI records and 1,130 harmonized tariff records. Modifications include adjustments of partner government agency (PGA) indicators, CBP said (here). Adjustments required for the verification of the 2016 Harmonized Tariff Schedule are also included, CBP said in a CSMS message. The modified records can be retrieved electronically via the procedures indicated in the CATAIR. Further information: Jennifer Keeling, Jennifer.Keeling@dhs.gov
CBP said it created Harmonized System Update (HSU) 1603 on April 21, containing 1,062 ABI records and 201 harmonized tariff records. It also created HSU 1604 on April 22, containing 337 ABI records and 64 harmonized tariff records. "In both updates, modifications include the addition of PGA (Participating Government Agency) indicators as well as changes made as a result" of the customs reauthorization law, which amended HTS chapter 98, CBP said in a CSMS message (here). The law's changes to the HTS chapter, which took effect April 24, means articles returned after repair under subheadings 9802.00.40 and 9802.00.50 can be commingled, and the origin, value and classification of such articles may be accounted for using an “inventory management” method. The new law also amends the article description for subheading 9801.00.10 so that it includes “any other products when returned within 3 years after having been exported,” and inserts a new subheading providing duty-free treatment for certain U.S. government property returned to the U.S. The modified records can be retrieved electronically via the procedures indicated in the CATAIR. Further information: Jennifer Keeling, Jennifer.Keeling@dhs.gov.
CBP provided more information on its Harmonized System Update (HSU) 1602 from April 5, it said in a April 19 CSMS message (here). "Although most of the modifications made included updates to Participating Government Agency flags, additional changes were involved," in that update (see 1604110011). "Modifications to the Quantitative Limitations on the Importation of Certain Sugars, Syrups and Molasses were also incorporated in this update, and they were effective" on Jan. 1, said CBP.