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.

8,610 rulings found for “Japan”

111864Carriershq

Vessel Repair; Maintenance; Cleaning; Air Scavenger Spaces; 19 U.S.C. 1466; Entry No. C27-0054190-0; PRESIDENT F.D. ROOSEVELT, V-66.

111885Carriershq

Vessel Repair; Maintenance; Cleaning; Air Scavenger Spaces; 19 U.S.C. 1466; Entry No. C27-0054184-3; SEA-LAND PATRIOT.

111894Carriershq

Vessel Repair; Maintenance; Cleaning; Air Scavenger Spaces; 19 U.S.C. 1466; Entry No. C27-0054196-7; PRESIDENT JACKSON, V-29.

111916Carriershq

Vessel Repair; Maintenance; Cleaning; Air Scavenger Spaces; 19 U.S.C. 1466; Entry No. 110-0104157-0; SEA-LAND EXPRESS.

111917Carriershq

Vessel Repair; Scavenger air spaces; Cleaning or maintenance; Vessel PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT, V-67; Vessel repair entry No. C27-0061004-4

111935Carriershq

Vessel Repair; Scavenger air spaces; Cleaning or maintenance; Vessel PRESIDENT ADAMS, V-29; Vessel repair entry No. C27-0061007-7

112007Carriershq

Vessel Repair; Modification; Casualty; Collision; Seaworthiness; 19 U.S.C. 1466; SEA-LAND DEVELOPER, V-126; Entry No. 110-0103988-9.

112394Carriershq

Vessel Repair; Casualty; Stevedore Negligence; Evidentiary Requirements; Coast Guard Documentation; Seaworthiness; SEA-LAND EXPLORER; Application; Entry No. C27-0067825-6; 19 U.S.C. 1466(d)(1); 19 C.F.R. 4.14.

223753Drawbackhq

Protest for further review number 2809-91-101537; Samecondition drawback; clerical error; Certificate of delivery; CF331; 19 U.S.C. 1520(c)(1); 19 U.S.C. 1514(a); Hambro AutomotiveCorp. v. U.S.; PPG Industries Inc. v. U.S.; 19 CFR 191.6(a) &(b); 19 CFR 141(C); T.D. 54848; Sturm's Customs Law &Administration.

556054Classificationhq

Internal Advice No. 31/91; camera and gyroscopically stabilized housing unit; CFTA; General Note 3(c)(vii)(C)(3); circumvention of the rules of origin; configuration of merchandise

8525.30.008529.90.30

556555Classificationhq

Applicability of duty exemption under subheading 9802.00.50, HTSUS, to certain blank magnetic tapes exported to Mexico for repackaging

9802.00.50

950596Classificationhq

Nonportable radio combinations; GRI 6; 8527.11.20;8527.11.40; 8527.11.60; 8527.31.40; 8527.31.60; HQ 085971; HQ087179; HQ 089395

8527.31.50

950891Classificationhq

Kamameshi food products in 1006.30.10, HTSUSA; Rice, semi- milled or wholly milled, Parboiled; Set under GRI 3(b)

1006.30.10

951387Classificationhq

Sewing Machine, Model 14U; Industrial or Commercial Sewing Machine; Item 672.14, TSUS; Household-Type Sewing Machine; 672.16, TSUS; Chainstitch, Overedge Stitch, Overlock Stitch; PRD 2002-91-000507

951715Classificationhq

Crystal oscillators; Heading 8542; Chapter 85, note 5(b)(ii);GRI 1; EN 85.42(I)(2); H. Conf. Rep. No. 576; Chapter 85, note5(b)(iii); EN 85.42 (II); NY 841311; Section XVI, note 2(a);Section XVI, note 2(b).

8473.30.40

952208Classificationhq

Yarns twisted, plied and dyed in Canada; Applicability of CFTA; Country of Origin; 19 CFR 12.130(b)(d)(e); Headings 5403, 5401, HTSUSA; General Note 3 (c)(vii)(F),(G),(H),(R).

5403.31.00205403.41.00005401.20.0000

952360Classificationhq

XXXXXXXX Active Matrix Liquid Crystal Display Screen For Portable Television; LCD; Signaling; ADP

9013.80.60

112580Carriershq

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:

112589Carriershq

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

112627Carriershq

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

112725Carriershq

Vessel Repair; 19 U.S.C. 1466; Application for Relief; Modification; Survey; Vessel Repair Entry No. H24-0014520-5 Date of Entry: January 7, 1993 Date of Arrival: January 7, 1993 Port of Arrival: Dutch Harbor, Alaska Vessel: ALASKA JURIS

112863Carriershq

Vessel Repair; Petition for Review; Modification; Documentation; Evidence; 19 U.S.C. 1466; ALASKA I; Vessel Repair Entry No. H24-0013047-0.

112965Carriershq

Vessel Repair; 19 U.S.C. 1466; Protest; M/V PRESIDENT POLK,V- 29; Entry No. C27-0054168-6; Modification; Warranty; Overhead

224715Drawbackhq

Internal Advice Request; fungibility of bearings; substitution same condition drawback; 19 U.S.C. 1313(j)(2); 19 CFR 191.2(l); Guess? Inc. v. United States

224778Liquidationhq

Protest and Application for Further Review No. 2002-93-100105; deemed liquidation by operation of law; 19 U.S.C. 1504

← PreviousPage 315Next →

Classification intelligence, powered by AI

Search CBP rulings, compare tariff rates across jurisdictions, and get AI-powered answers to classification questions — all for free.

Join the Waitlist →