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”

H31435519 U.S.C. § 1337; Unfair Competition Mr. James R. Barneyhq

Ruling Request; U.S. International Trade Commission; Limited Exclusion Order; Investigation No. 337-TA-1067; Certain Road Milling Machines and Components Thereof.

548566Valuationhq

Transaction Value; Assists; Design Work; Patterns for Garments

H33973219 U.S.C. § 1337; Unfair Competitionhq

Ruling Request; U.S. International Trade Commission; General Exclusion Order; Investigation No. 337-TA-1155; Certain Luxury Vinyl Tile and Components Thereof.

H32655819 U.S.C. § 1337; Unfair Competitionhq

Ruling Request; U.S. International Trade Commission; General Exclusion Order; Investigation No. 337-TA-1259; Certain Toner Supply Containers and Components Thereof (I)

H08451819 U.S.C. § 1337; Unfair Competitionhq

U.S. International Trade Commission; General Exclusion Order; Investigation No. 337-TA-406; Certain Lens-Fitted Film Packages

H25849219 U.S.C. §1337; Unfair Competitionhq

Ruling Request; U.S. International Trade Commission; General Exclusion Order; Investigation No. 337-TA-861/867; Certain Cases for Portable Electronic Devices

H28828219 U.S.C. § 1337; Unfair Competitionhq

Ruling Request; U.S. International Trade Commission; Limited Exclusion Order; Investigation No. 337-TA-989, Certain Automated Teller Machines, ATM Modules, Components Thereof, and Products Containing Same

H35103819 U.S.C. § 1337; Unfair Competitionhq

Internal Advice Request; U.S. International Trade Commission; Limited Exclusion Order; Investigation No. 337-TA-1276; Certain Light-Based Physiological Measurement Devices and Components Thereof

H00445219 U.S.C. § 1337; Unfair Competitionhq

Protest 2704-07-100664; U.S. International Trade Commission; General Exclusion Order; Investigation No. 337-TA-514; Certain Plastic Food Containers

H10641519 U.S.C. § 1337; Unfair Competitionhq

Protest 4601-09-101400, 4601-09-101700; U.S. International Trade Commission; General Exclusion Order; Investigation No. 337-TA-514; Certain Plastic Food Containers

H12681619 U.S.C. § 1337; Unfair Competitionhq

Protest 2809-09-100429; U.S. International Trade Commission; General Exclusion Order; Investigation No. 337-TA-514; Certain Plastic Food Containers

H20879719 U.S.C. § 1337; Unfair Competitionhq

Protest 2704-12-100695; U.S. International Trade Commission; General Exclusion Order; Investigation No. 337-TA-514; Certain Plastic Food Containers

H29249019 U.S.C. § 1337; Unfair Competitionhq

Ruling Request; U.S. International Trade Commission; Limited Exclusion Order; Investigation No. 337-TA-1001, Certain Digital Video Receivers and Hardware and Software Components Thereof

H25907119 U.S.C. §1337; Unfair Competitionhq

Reconsideration of CBP Ruling Letter HQ H258492; U.S. International Trade Commission; General Exclusion Order; Investigation No. 337-TA-861/867; Certain Cases for Portable Electronic Devices

H33825419 U.S.C. § 1337; Unfair Competitionhq

Ruling Request; U.S. International Trade Commission; Limited Exclusion Order; Investigation No. 337-TA-1276; Certain Light-Based Physiological Measurement Devices and Components Thereof

H34463919 U.S.C. § 1337; Unfair Competitionhq

Ruling Request; U.S. International Trade Commission; Limited Exclusion Order; Investigation No. 337-TA-1118; Certain Movable Barrier Operator Systems and Components Thereof

H06895819 U.S.C. § 1337; Unfair Competitionhq

Ruling Request; U.S. International Trade Commission; General Exclusion Order; Investigation No. 337-TA-406; Certain Lens-Fitted Film Packages

H05452119 U.S.C. § 1337; Unfair Competitionhq

U.S. International Trade Commission; General Exclusion Order; Investigation No. 337-TA-406; Certain Lens-Fitted Film Packages

H35944319 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, and Products Containing Same

H29569719 U.S.C. § 1337; Unfair Competitionhq

Ruling Request; U.S. International Trade Commission; Limited Exclusion Order; Investigation No. 337-TA-1016, Certain Access Control Systems and Components Thereof

H30012919 U.S.C. § 1337; Unfair Competitionhq

Protest 160118100231; U.S. International Trade Commission; Limited Exclusion Order; Investigation No. 337-TA-1016, Certain Access Control Systems and Components Thereof

H28403219 U.S.C. § 1337; Unfair Competitionhq

Ruling Request; U.S. International Trade Commission; Limited Exclusion Order; Investigation No. 337-TA-944; Certain Network Devices, Related Software and Components Thereof

H30076119 U.S.C. § 1337; Unfair Competitionhq

Ruling Request, U.S. International Trade Commission; General Exclusion Order; Investigation No. 337-TA-1056, Certain Collapsible Sockets For Mobile Electronic Devices and Components Thereof

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