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”

H16483819 U.S.C. § 1337; Unfair Competitionhq

Protest 3001-11-100146; U.S. International Trade Commission; General Exclusion Order; Investigation No. 337-TA-691; Certain Inkjet Supplies and Components Thereof; General Exclusion Order in Investigation No. 337-TA-565; Certain Ink Cartridges and Components Thereof

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Ruling Request; U.S. International Trade Commission; Limited Exclusion Order; Investigation No. 337-TA-549; In the Matter of Certain Ink Sticks for Solid Ink Printers

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

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Application for Further Review of Protest No. 4101-09-100209; classification of steel fasteners

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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

H27321719 U.S.C. § 1337; Unfair Competitionhq

Protest 2720-16-100168; U.S. International Trade Commission; General Exclusion Order; Investigation No. 337-TA-918; Certain Toner Cartridges and Components Thereof

H33447219 U.S.C. § 1337; Unfair Competitionhq

Ruling Request; U.S. International Trade Commission; General Exclusion Order; Investigation No. 337-TA-1124; Certain Powered Cover Plates

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