Revised ICP on Vending Machines and Their Parts
U.S. Customs and Border Protection has issued a revised version of its informed compliance publication entitled, What Every Member of the Trade Community Should Know About: Vending Machines and Their Parts Under the HTSUS.
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This publication was prepared by the National Commodity Specialist Division of Regulations and Rulings and provides guidance on the classification of vending machines and their parts. The ICP was first published in March 2004, was reviewed with no changes in May 2005 and March 2006, and has now been revised in April 2008.
ICP Revised to Conform to February 3, 2007 HTS Changes
According to CBP sources, this ICP was revised to conform to the World Customs Organization-recommended and other changes that were implemented by the February 3, 2007 edition of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
For example, the "Parts of Vending Machines - Subheading 8476.90.00, HTSUS and Other Related Articles" section of the revised ICP now refers to HTS heading 8487 (was 8485).
Also, the HTS headings and subheadings listed in the "Games and kiddie rides" and "Jukeboxes" subsections of the "Service versus Product" section have been updated.
The revised ICP has also been updated to include minor changes, such as technical and stylistic changes, etc.
ICP Provided for Informational Purposes Only
CBP states that the information provided in this publication is for general information purposes only. CBP cautions that because many complicated factors can be involved in customs issues, an importer may wish to obtain a ruling under CBP Regulations, 19 CFR Part 177, or obtain advice from an expert (such as a licensed Customs Broker, attorney or consultant) who specializes in customs matters. Reliance solely on the general information in this ICP may not be considered reasonable care.
(See ITT's Online Archives or 04/19/06 news, 06041925, for BP summary of the March 2006 version of this ICP.
See ITT's Online Archives or 10/25/06 news, 06102530, for the final part of BP's summary on the proposed HTS changes, with links to previous parts. See ITT's Online Archives or 02/05/07 news, 07020510, for BP reminder on these changes taking effect on February 3, 2007.)
ICP on vending machines and their parts (dated April 2008) available at http://www.cbp.gov/linkhandler/cgov/trade/legal/informed_compliance_pubs/icp072.ctt/icp072.pdf