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.

40,959 rulings found for “HQ”

H265712Country of Originhq

U.S. Government Procurement; Country of Origin of Acetonitrile; Substantial Transformation

H339291Carriershq

Instruments of International Traffic; 19 U.S.C. § 1332(a); §§ 10.41a(a)(1), 10a(a)(2); Sakuma International Inc.; Returnable Pallets, Totes, and Trays.

H339996Carriershq

Instruments of International Traffic; 19 U.S.C. § 1332(a); 19 C.F.R. §§ 10.41a(a)(1), 10.41a(a)(2); cargo support structures

963280Classificationhq

Keyboards; Keytops; HQ 961259 modified

8471.60.208537.10.908538.90.808485.90.008548.90.00

H232977Classificationhq

Reconsideration of NY N206478; Classification of a sofa kit from China.

6307.90.98

H263493hq

Application for further review of protest No. 4601-14-101587; Carlo Pazolini (USA) LLC; customer returned retail merchandise; used for intended purpose; 19 U.S.C. § 1313(j)(1).

H302869where physical possession is not required, such as when goods are in bailment. BMW NA points to the statutory language for same condition drawback that was in place in 1985, when Customs issued C.S.D. 85-52 (Aug. 16, 1985). That provision, 19 U.S.C. § 1313(j)(2), provided that the goods be in “possession of the party claiming drawback.” As explained above, CBP has consistently interpreted this language to mean that the owner of the goods retains dominion and control over the goods while the goods are entrusted to another, the bailee, not that the bailee, such as an FTZ operator has any rights to the goods beyond that of a bailee.hq

BMW of North America Request for Determination of Eligibility of Motor Vehicles for Substitution Unused Merchandise Drawback under 19 U.S.C. § 1313(j)(2); Possession; Foreign Trade Zone Operator

H304427Classificationhq

Revocation of HQ 965246 and HQ 964598; Tariff classification of certain vehicles for the transportation of goods

8704.31.01

H262217Classificationhq

Revocation of HQ 964139, dated April 19, 2002, NY N219927, dated June 27, 2012, and NY N037866, dated October 3, 2008; modification of HQ 967972, dated March 2, 2006, and NY 814027, dated February 2, 1996; Bilberry and blueberry extract powders

3824.90.9290

226520Carriershq

Protest No. 3001-95-100541; Vessel Repair Entry No. 110-0104128-1; PRESIDENT GRANT, V-120; administrative overhead; cleaning; inspection; propeller; hull high pressure water wash; transportation; Texaco Marine Services, Inc. and Texaco Refining and Marketing, Inc. v. United States

960022Classificationhq

Protest 1001-96-107111; Glass votive-candle holders; principal use; Yahrzeit light, Jewish memorial candle holder; HQ 957982; HQ 950426; HQ 088742; HQ 950245; HQ 956108; 7010.90.50; 9405.50.40

7013.99.35

962229Classificationhq

Classification of "Pad Holders" with and without Pads; Articles of Stationery; Other Made Up Textile Articles; Letter Pads; Memorandum Pads; Portfolio; Not Attache Case, Briefcase, School Satchel; Headings 4820, 6307, 4202; Avenues in Leather v. United States, 11 F. Supp. 2d 719, Slip Op. 98-54, Decided April 24, 1998

4820.10.20206307.90.9989

962431Classificationhq

Protest 1101-98-100203; Lighting Fixtures; Chandeliers and Other Electric Ceiling or Wall Lighting Fittings, Of Base Metal

9405.10.609405.10.80

965175Classificationhq

Decision on Application for Further Review of Protest No. 2704-01-100118, filed

6307.90.9989

965273Classificationhq

Digital Color Printers; Recorded Data; HQ 959651 Modified.

8443.59.50

966190Classificationhq

Protest 5301-02-100434; Battery Packs; 19 U.S.C. 1625(c)

8507.80.80

966207Classificationhq

CoroSmart and CoroCams I, II, III and IV viewers and cameras; Reconsideration of HQ 965903.

9013.80.90

966519Classificationhq

Revocation of Headquarters Ruling Letter 087267, dated August 16, 1990; Classification of Woven Polyester Fabric Dipped in Resorcin, Formalin and Styrene-Butadiene Rubber

5407.42.0030

H005096Carriershq

Instruments of international traffic; Accessories; Tamper-Resistant Embedded Controller (TREC); 19 U.S.C. 1322(a); 19 CFR 10.41a

H047587Carriershq

Protest No. 2002-08-100205; Vessel Repair Entry No. NF4-4331010-9; M/V LIBERTY; 19 U.S.C. § 1466

H053650Classificationhq

Tariff classification of milk protein isolate MPI 9060

3504.00.10

H073995Markinghq

Country of Origin of Toprol-XL®

H167495Valuationhq

Valuation of various aerospace components imported for overhaul, repair or testing

H071899Classificationhq

Request for reconsideration of HQ H049555; Tariff classification of LCD Modules; NY M82094 and HQ 966487 revoked by operation of law

9013.80.90

H261790hq

Bayer Material Science LLC Request for a determination of commercial interchangeability under substitution of unused merchandise drawback, 19 U.S.C. § 1313(j)(2), for Aniline; CAS-No 62-53-3

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