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.

5,623 rulings found for “Wood and Articles of Wood”

H166875Classificationhq

Request for Binding Ruling; Classification of Push Pencils a/k/a Stackable Pencils or Non-Sharpening Pencils

9609.10.00

H279097Classificationhq

Protest and Application for Further Review No. 0901-16-100029; Tariff classification of dried or bleached botanicals that were also dyed, painted, lacquered, or glittered

0604.90.60

H291690Valuationhq

Valuation of Unwrought Gold and Silver Dore and Bullion

H317748Classificationhq

Request for Reconsideration of NY N317139; Classification of Communicating Adjustable Bed Base

9403.20.0035

H331484Classificationhq

Tariff Classification of a “smart” shopping cart

8716.80.50

961471Classificationhq

Protest 2704-97-102814; Suncatchers

7013.99.509505.10.259505.10.30

H298418Classificationhq

Protest and Application for Further Review No 2506-2017-100064; Classification of a Multiple Integrated Laser Engagement System

9013.80.90

961004Classificationhq

Protest 3307-97-100105; Suncatchers

7013.99.509701.10.00

H039058Classificationhq

Revocation of NY E84480, NY F85877, NY I84192, NY J84806, NY L85697, NY L86633; Modification of NY E86264

8543.70.96

H34459519 U.S.C. § 1337; Unfair Competitionhq

Ruling Request; U.S. International Trade Commission; Limited Exclusion Order; Investigation No. 337-TA-1366; Certain Semiconductor Devices, and Methods of Manufacturing Same and Products Containing the Same

954709Classificationhq

Jacket, scarf and mittens permanently attached to one another; toddlers' andinfants' accessories; not a composite good; set; GRI 3(b); essential character impartedby jacket; separate visas required for set components; DD 885233 (3/11/93).

6202.93.45006202.93.5021

H092277Classificationhq

Revocation of NY K84392 and NY J86790; Classification of a Trunk/Cab Organizer from China

4202.92.90

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

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

N313147Classificationny

Country of origin determination and status under Caribbean Basin Economic Recovery Act (CBERA), Caribbean Basin Trade Partnership Act (CBTPA) and General System of Preferences (GSP) for mattress protectors and a foundation cover; 19 CFR 102.21(c)(2); 19 CFR 102.21(c)(4)

6302.10.00156302.10.00206307.90.98919404.90.9522

734629Markinghq

Country of origin marking of door lock set; keys; combining;substantial transformation; 19 CFR 134.14; 19 CFR 134.32(m).

H127116Classificationhq

Reconsideration of New York Ruling Letter N105115; Tariff Classification of Snapware glass storage articles

7013.49.207013.49.50

H15369519 U.S.C. § 1337; Unfair Competitionhq

U.S. International Trade Commission; Limited Exclusion Order; Investigation No. 337-TA-669; Certain Optoelectronic Devices, Components Thereof, and Products Containing theSame

H292799Classificationhq

Reconsideration of HQ H287971; Classification of premium cold packs (ice bags).

6307.90.98

559782Markinghq

Country of Origin Marking on hand tools; trowel; utility knife; pole sander; handle; blade; sander base; sander subassembly; substantial transformation.

560599Classificationhq

Eligibility of connector subassemblies imported from Mexicofor a partial duty exemption under subheading 9802.00.80, HTSUS;eligibility for NAFTA preferential tariff treatment.

9802.00.80

546999Valuationhq

Request for Internal Advice; Transaction Value of Identical or Similar Merchandise; Del Monte Fresh Produce NA, Inc.

965940Classificationhq

Protest 1001-01-102302; Diamond cleaving knives; Blades

8211.94.50

562583Markinghq

Country of origin of bowling pinsetters; substantial transformation; 19 CFR 177.22; procurement

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

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