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. 2704-92-101846; Los Angeles Vessel Repair Entry No. C27-0061085-3, dated January 28 1992; M/V PRESIDENT WASHINGTON; Voyage 87; Maintenance; Cleaning; Air Scavenger Spaces; 19 U.S.C 1446

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Vessel Repair; Maintenance; Cleaning; Air Scavenger Spaces; 19 U.S.C. 1466; Protest Number 2704-92-101844; PRESIDENT ADAMS, V-33.

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Eligibility of certain polystyrene hubs, tubes, spacers and flanges to be designated as instruments of international traffic (IIT)

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Protest No. 2704-92-101986; Los Angeles Vessel Repair Entry No. C27-0061098-6, dated February 25, 1992; M/V PRESIDENT EISENHOWER; Voyage 74; Maintenance; Cleaning; Air Scavenger Spaces; 19 U.S.C 1446

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Vessel Repair; Maintenance; Cleaning; Air Scavenger Spaces; 19 U.S.C. 1466; Protest Number 2704-92-101840; PRESIDENT EISENHOWER, V-73.

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Vessel Repair; Cleaning; Consumable Oil; Repair Access; Staging; M/V SEA WOLF; Entry No. C18-0017232-7

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Petition for Relief; Vessel Repair Entry No. C18-0017209-5; dated January 8, 1992; M/V GREEN LAKE, V-31; Casualty; Heavy Weather; Evidence;

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Vessel Repair; Application; Consumables; Freight Charges; Survey; Transportation; Modification; Parts; Inspections; 19 U.S.C. 1466; M/V STRONG TEXAN; Entry #: C15-0012674-8.

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Protest No. 2704-92-100960; Los Angeles Vessel Repair Entry No. C27-0061046-5, dated November 5, 1991; M/V PRESIDENT WASHINGTON; Voyage 85; Maintenance; Cleaning; Air Scavenger Spaces; 19 U.S.C 1446

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Protest No. 2704-92-100962; Los Angeles Vessel Repair Entry No. C27-0061055-6, dated November 24, 1991; M/V PRESIDENT ADAMS; Voyage 32; Maintenance; Cleaning; Air Scavenger Spaces; 19 U.S.C 1446

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Protest No. 2704-92-100961; Los Angeles Vessel Repair Entry No. C27-0061049-9, dated November 12, 1992; M/V PRESIDENT KENNEDY; Voyage 034, Maintenance; Cleaning; Air Scavenger Spaces; 19 U.S.C 1446

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New York Vessel Repair Entry No. 514-3004580-0, S/S HOWELL LYKES, Voyage No. 33; Petition; Casualty; 19 U.S.C. 1466(d)(1); 19 CFR 4.14

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Coastwise Trade; Passengers; Non-coastwise-qualified United States-built Vessel; Sailing School; 46 U.S.C. App. 289; 46 U.S.C. App. 883

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Vessel Repair Entry No. C27-0067829-8; S.S. CHESTNUT HILL, Voyage 157; Application; modifications; 19 U.S.C. 1466; 19 C.F.R. 4.14(d)(1)(iv)

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Vessel Repair; Maintenance; Cleaning; Air Scavenger Spaces; 19 U.S.C. 1466; Protest Number 2704-92-101900; PRESIDENT MONROE, V-87.

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Coastwise Trade; Passengers; Foreign-Flag Vessel; Sailing School; 46 U.S.C. App. 289; 46 U.S.C. App. 883

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Protest No. 0401-91-100832; Boston Vessel Repair Entry No. 559-1237226-9, dated April 25, 1991; M/V NEDLLOYD HUDSON; Voyage 35; Modification; Air Compressor; Advisory Ruling; 19 U.S.C. 1466

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Protest No. 0901-91-1-00487; Vessel Repair Entry No. C09-0014342-8; S/S KINSMAN INDEPENDENT; Casualty; Deferred Repairs; Underwater Damage; 19 U.S.C. 1466 (d)(1).

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Vessel Repair; inspection; installation; modification; Vessel: ARCO SAG RIVER V-513 Vessel Repair Entry No. C27-0067893-4 Date of Arrival: September 19, 1992 Port of Arrival: Long Beach, California

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Protest No. 2704-92-105154; Los Angeles Vessel Repair Entry No. C27-0061013-5, dated August 26, 1991; M/V PRESIDENT TRUMAN; Voyage 34; Maintenance; Cleaning; Air Scavenger Spaces; 19 U.S.C 1466

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Vessel Repair; S/S MARINE RELIANCE V-31; Inspection; Cost; A.B.S. Invoice; Survey; Evidence; Transportation; 19 U.S.C. 1466; Entry No. C05-0000084-6. Dear Sir:

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Vessel Repair; 19 U.S.C. 1466; Petition for Review; Modification; Alteration; Vessel Repair Entry No. H24-0012461-4 Date of Entry: December 30, 1991 Date of Arrival: December 30, 1991 Port of Arrival: Dutch Harbor, Alaska Vessel: F/V ALASKA PIONEER

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Protest No. 2704-93-100052; Los Angeles Vessel Repair Entry No. C27-0067896-7, dated September 28, 1992; M/V PRESIDENT POLK; Voyage 43; Maintenance; Cleaning; Air Scavenger Spaces; 19 U.S.C 1466

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Protest No. 2704-93-100053; Los Angeles Vessel Repair Entry No. C27-0082301-9, dated October 13, 1992; M/V PRESIDENT F.D. ROOSEVELT; Voyage 79; Maintenance; Cleaning; Air Scavenger Spaces; 19 U.S.C 1466

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Vessel Repair Entry No. 410-0002202-4; Lashing Rods; 19 U.S.C. 1322, 1466; SEA-LAND PRODUCER V-229

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