What is a CBP ruling?

A CBP ruling is an official decision issued by U.S. Customs and Border Protection that interprets how goods should be classified under the Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS). Rulings cover tariff classification, country of origin, valuation, marking requirements, and trade program eligibility. They are legally binding on CBP for the specific transaction they address and serve as persuasive precedent for similar goods.

How do I search CBP CROSS for rulings?

Enter a keyword, HTS code, or ruling number in the search box above to query the CROSS (Customs Rulings Online Search System) database. The database contains over 220,000 rulings. You can search by product description (e.g., "steel pipe"), tariff code (e.g., "7208.51"), ruling number (e.g., "N123456"), or trade agreement terms (e.g., "USMCA automotive").

What is the difference between NY and HQ rulings?

NY (New York) rulings are classification decisions issued by CBP's National Commodity Specialist Division and address how specific goods should be classified under the HTS. HQ (Headquarters) rulings are binding decisions from CBP Headquarters that cover classification, valuation, and country of origin, and carry greater legal weight. There are also W rulings for USMCA/NAFTA origin determinations and H rulings for internal advice from field offices.

How are tariff classification rulings used?

Importers, customs brokers, and trade attorneys cite CBP rulings to support their classification positions when entering goods into the United States. Rulings provide binding precedent for the specific transaction and persuasive precedent for similar goods, helping establish the correct HTS code, duty rate, and eligibility for preferential trade programs.

CBP Rulings Search

Search 220,000+ classification decisions from the CBP CROSS (Customs Rulings Online Search System) database. Rulings explain how CBP classifies goods under the Harmonized Tariff Schedule, providing binding precedent for importers, customs brokers, and trade compliance teams.

3,314 rulings found for “Uruguay”

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Classification and country of origin determination for a sample of women’s knit garment, similar to a tank top; 19 CFR 102.21(c)(4). Dear Ms. Salus:

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Classification and country of origin determination for men’s woven shirts and women’s woven blouses; 19 CFR 102.21(c)(4)

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The tariff classification and status under the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), of a nonwoven polyester material laminated with plastic foam and a nonwoven polyester material laminated with PVC sheeting from Canada; Article 509. 19 CFR 102.21(c((4)

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Classification and country of origin determination for a woman’s knit pullover; 19 CFR 102.21(c)(2); Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands; General Note 3(a)(iv), HTSUSA. Dear Mr. Flicker:

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Classification, status under the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) and country of origin determination for five plastic coated textile fabrics;19 CFR 102.21(c((2); tariff shift; 19CFR 102.19(a(; NAFTA Preference Override; Article 509.

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Country of origin determination for women’s woven shorts; 19 C.F.R. §102.21(c)(4).Dear Mr. Haber:

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