U.S. Customs and Border Protection · CROSS Database · 1 HTS code referenced
Primary HTS Code
8441.90.0000
$25.9M monthly imports
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Ruling Age
35 years
Data compiled from CBP CROSS Rulings, Census Bureau Trade Data · As of 2026-04-30 · Updates monthly
The tariff classification of cross ties from Mexico
NY 862001 APR 16, 1991 CLA-2-84:S:N:N1:103 862001 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 8441.90.0000 Mr. James J. Kelly BDP International Inc. 1017 4th Avenue Lester, PA 19029-1813 RE: The tariff classification of cross ties from Mexico Dear Mr. Kelly: This classification decision under the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS) is being issued in accordance with the provisions of Section 177 of the Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177). DATE OF INQUIRY : March 20, 1991 ON BEHALF OF : The Langston Corporation DESCRIPTION OF MERCHANDISE : Steel upper and lower cross ties for folder gluer machines used in the manufacture of corrugated paperboard boxes HTS PROVISION : Parts of other machinery for making up paper pulp, paper or paperboard HTS SUBHEADING : 8441.90.0000 RATE OF DUTY : 3 percent ad valorem DUTY CONCESSION : Articles classifiable under subheading 8441.90.0000, HTS, which are products of Mexico, are entitled to duty free treatment under the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) upon compliance with all applicable regulations. A copy of this ruling letter should be attached to the entry documents filed at the time this merchandise is imported. If the documents have been filed without a copy, this ruling should be brought to the attention of the Customs officer handling the transaction. Sincerely, Jean F. Maguire Area Director New York Seaport