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.

41,113 rulings found for “HQ”

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Protest No. 27047-003183; Vessel Repair Entry No. C27- 0031128-8, dated March 1, 1987; Date of Arrival: March 1, 1987; Port of Arrival: Long Beach, California; Vessel Name: M/V SEALAND ENDURANCE; Voyage No. 70

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Protest No. 27047-003185; Vessel Repair Entry No. C27- 0031136-1, dated March 22, 1987; Date of Arrival: March 22, 1987; Port of Arrival: Long Beach, California; Vessel Name: M/V SEALAND INNOVATOR; Voyage No. 70

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Protest No. 27047-003190; Vessel Repair Entry No. C27- 0031119-7, dated February 9, 1987; Date of Arrival: February 9, 1987; Port of Arrival: Long Beach, California; Vessel Name: M/V SEALAND INNOVATOR; Voyage No. 69

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Protest No. 27047-004011; Vessel Repair Entry No. C27- 0017311-8, dated May 11, 1987 ; Date of Arrival: May 11, 1987; Port of Arrival: Long Beach, Calif.; Vessel Name: SEALAND EXPLORER; Voyage No. 75

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Protest No. 86-003947; Vessel Repair Entry No. 86-949988-1, dated April 26, 1986; Date of Arrival: April 26, 1986; Port of Arrival: Long Beach, Calif.; Vessel Name: SEALAND EXPLORER; Voyage No. 66

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Protest No. 27046-002199; Vessel Repair Entry No. 86-949907- 2, dated November 26, 1985; Date of Arrival: November 24, 1985; Port of Arrival: Long Beach, California; Vessel Name: M/V SEALAND ENDURANCE; Voyage No. 59-E

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Protest No. 27047-004004; Vessel Repair Entry No. 86-949944- 1 dated February 5, 1986; Date of Arrival: January 30, 1987; Port of Arrival: Long Beach, California; Vessel Name: M/V SEALAND INNOVATOR; Voyage No. 60

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Protest No. 33028-000046; Vessel Repair Entry No. 110- 0103601-8, dated July 30, 1987 ; Date of Arrival: July 26, 1987; Port of Arrival: Tacoma, Washington; Vessel Name: SEALAND FREEDOM; Voyage No. 76

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Protest No. 33028-000129; Vessel Repair Entry No. 110- 0103628-1, dated September 23, 1987 ; Date of Arrival: September 22, 1987; Port of Arrival: Tacoma, Washington; Vessel Name: SEALAND INDEPENDENCE; Voyage No. 100

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Protest No. 33027-000080; Vessel Repair Entry No. 110- 0103568-9, dated March 16, 1987 ; Date of Arrival: March 9, 1987; Port of Arrival: Tacoma, Washington; Vessel Name: SEALAND FREEDOM; Voyage No. 72

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Protest No. 33027-000129; Vessel Repair Entry No. 110- 0103563-0, dated February 27, 1987 ; Date of Arrival: February 22, 1987; Port of Arrival: Tacoma, Washington; Vessel Name: SEALAND INDEPENDENCE; Voyage No. 92

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Protest No. 33027-000070; Vessel Repair Entry No. 110- 0103532-5, dated January 1, 1987 ; Date of Arrival: December 28, 1986; Port of Arrival: Tacoma, Washington; Vessel Name: SEALAND FREEDOM; Voyage No. 70

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Protest No. 33027-000072; Vessel Repair Entry No. 110- 0103511-9, dated November 14, 1986 ; Date of Arrival: November 9, 1986; Port of Arrival: Tacoma, Washington; Vessel Name: SEALAND INDEPENDENCE; Voyage No. 89

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Protest No. 27048-001525; Vessel Repair Entry No. C27- 0032409-1, dated December 7, 1987 ; Date of Arrival: December 6, 1987; Port of Arrival: Long Beach, Calif.; Vessel Name: SEALAND EXPLORER; Voyage No. 80

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Protest No. 27048-001616; Vessel Repair Entry No. C27- 0017317-5, dated May 24, 1987; Date of Arrival: May 24, 1987; Port of Arrival: Long Beach, California; Vessel Name: M/V SEALAND ENDURANCE; Voyage No. 72E

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Norfolk, Virginia, Vessel Repair Entry No. C14-0015731-4 dated June 19, 1989, M/V GUS W. DARNELL, Voyage 49

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Protest No. 1001-7-002964 Newark Vessel Repair Entry 85-702886-6 Vessel: SEA-LAND LEADER V-85

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Protest No. 30019-000985; Vessel Repair Entry No. 110- 0103683-6 dated June 13, 1988; Date of Arrival: June 13, 1988; Port of Arrival: Tacoma, Washington; Vessel: SEA- LAND VOYAGER, Voyage No. 129/130

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Protest No. 1001-7-002964 Newark Vessel Repair Entry 85-702952-2 Vessel: SEA-LAND LEADER V-89

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Protest No. 1001-7-002964 Newark Vessel Repair Entry 85-702985-2 Vessel: SEA-LAND LEADER V-91

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Protest No. 1001-7-002964 Newark Vessel Repair Entry 85-702940-9 Vessel: SEA-LAND LEADER V-88

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Protest No. 1001-7-002964 Newark Vessel Repair Entry 85-702923-4 Vessel: SEA-LAND LEADER V-87

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Protest No. 1001-7-002964 Newark Vessel Repair Entry 85-702904-3 Vessel: SEA-LAND LEADER V-86

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Protest No. 27049-002932: Vessel Repair Entry No. C27- 0032467-9; Date of Arrival March 26, 1988, Long Beach, California; M/V SEA-LAND QUALITY

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Vessel Repair Entry No. C53-0012147-8, June 12, 1989; Date of Arrival: June 5, 1989; Port of Arrival: Houston, Texas; Vessel: M/V PRIDE OF TEXAS, Voyage No. 38

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