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.

4,865 rulings found for “China (Taiwan)”

959814Classificationhq

Protest No. 1001-96-106194; country of origin; rayonfabrics; shrinkage; 19 CFR 12.120; substantial transformation

5516.14.0010

229504Protesthq

Application for Further Review of Protest number 0901-01-100473; Allin Rae Bridal Accessories; 19 USC § 1520(c); 19 USC § 1514; bridal gowns; NAFTA eligible; Tariff Preference Level Quota; TPL Certificates Of Eligibility; T.D. 95-98

H352465Originhq

County of Origin; United States-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement (CTPA); Regional Value Content; Lifthauler Trailers

H051136Valuationhq

Buying Commissions; Requests for Internal Advice

732337Markinghq

Country of Origin Marking of Canned Crab meat

959949Classification; Country of Originhq

Protest No. 1001-96-106819; 19 CFR 12.130; finishingoperations; shrinkage; country of origin; notice to redeliver; 19 CFR 141.113(b);19 CFR 113.62; dyeing; bleaching; printing; shrinking; sanforizing; substantialtransformation; rayon fabric

5516.14.0010

960564Classification; Country of Originhq

Protest No. 1001-96-1-106426; finishing operations;shrinkage; country of origin; notice to redeliver; 19 CFR 141.113(b);19 CFR 113.62; dyeing; bleaching; printing; substantial transformation; rayonfabric; sanforizing

5516.14.0010

960644Classification; Country of Originhq

Protest No. 1001-96-104982; 19 CFR 12.130; finishingoperations; shrinkage; country of origin; notice to redeliver; 19 CFR 141.113(b);19 CFR 113.62; dyeing; bleaching; printing; substantial transformation; rayonfabric

5516.14.0010

H273866Valuationhq

Request for Internal Advice; First Sale Appraisement; 19 U.S.C. § 1401a; Related Parties

H282440practice the patents at issue in the 723 GEO rather that the products are original inkjet cartridges sold by HP which have been refurbished for sale. To establish the original sale of the ink and inkjet cartridges in question, Elmart first identified the sources of these cartridges as having come from [************] which collect used ink cartridges from their customers who originally purchased the cartridges in the United States. These cartridges were then exported to [*********] and sold to [*****************] in China for cleaning and refilling. [*******************], then ensure that the remanufactured cartridges are sent to Elmart here in the United States. Elmart has submitted various statements and invoices which relate to the cartridges at issue as they move through the remanufacturing process.hq

Classification ruling

556224Classificationhq

Application for Further Review of Protest No. 2704-01-101622 on the applicability of artificial flowers from Macau for duty-free treatment under the Generalized System of Preferences

H326279Classificationhq

Protest and Application for Further Review No 4501-21-103251; Classification of Educational Robot Kit Parts

7616.99.517326.90.863926.90.998536.69.807318.15.40+10 more

556195Classificationhq

Application for Further Review of Protest No. 2704-90-004607 on the applicability of artificial flowers from Macau for duty-free treatment under the Generalized System of Preferences

H170315Originhq

U.S. Government Procurement; Country of Origin of Iridium 9555 Satellite Telephones; Substantial Transformation; Marking

964723Classificationhq

Classification of Stuffed Pillow-like Articles in Form of Variety of Animals Incorporating Games: Game Buddies: Pillow Buddies®: Pillows: Toys: Toy Sets: Games

9503.70.0000

562812Classificationhq

Request for Internal Advice; Nairobi Protocol; hearing aid parts; microphones, speakers and other components originally designed for hearing aids

9817.00.96

H003362MARKINGhq

Country of Origin Marking Requirements for Three Types of Imported Metal Blades Used in Making Hunting Arrowheads, Pill Splitters, and as Replacement Blades in Cutting Machines; 19 CFR 134.35, 19 CFR 134.26, 19 CFR 134.14, and 19 CFR 134.32(d)

H267876Country of Originhq

U.S. Government Procurement; Title III, Trade Agreements Act of 1979 (19 U.S.C. § 2511); Substantial Transformation; Intermodal Shipping Containers

H26638119 U.S.C. § 1337; Unfair Competitionhq

Protest 2720-15-100602; U.S. International Trade Commission; General Exclusion Order; Investigation No. 337-TA-723; Certain Inkjet Ink Cartridges with Printheads and Components Thereof

H27032419 U.S.C. § 1337; Unfair Competitionhq

Protest 2720-15-100985; U.S. International Trade Commission; General Exclusion Order; Investigation No. 337-TA-723; Certain Inkjet Ink Cartridges with Printheads and Components Thereof

H27205419 U.S.C. § 1337; Unfair Competitionhq

Protest 2720-15-101484; U.S. International Trade Commission; General Exclusion Order; Investigation Nos. 337-TA-723 and 337-TA-829; Certain Inkjet Ink Cartridges with Printheads and Components Thereof

H299654Valuationhq

Application for Further Review of Protest 1401-18-100087; “First Sale” Appraisement

H35110419 U.S.C. § 1337; Unfair Competitionhq

Ruling Request; U.S. International Trade Commission; Limited Exclusion Order; Investigation No. 337-TA-1394; Certain Liquid Coolers for Electronic Components in Computers, Components Thereof, Devices for Controlling Same, And Products Containing Same

H35975319 U.S.C. § 1337; Unfair Competitionhq

Request for Reconsideration of CBP HQ Ruling H351104; U.S. International Trade Commission; Limited Exclusion Order; Investigation No. 337-TA-1394; Certain Liquid Coolers for Electronic Components in Computers, Components Thereof, Devices for Controlling Same, And Products Containing Same

H107335Markinghq

Request for Final Determination on the Country of Origin of APC InfraStruXure® Solutions and of certain Units

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