Revised ICP on Classification of Molds 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: Classification of Molds 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 Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) classification of molds and their parts. The ICP was first published in January 2001, was revised in January 2004, reviewed with no changes in May 2005, revised in May 2006, and was most recently revised in August 2008.
The following are highlights of the substantive changes made in the revised ICP:
Introduction to Classification Section Updated to Include Addition Info, Etc.
The "Introduction to the Classification of Molds" section's information on HTS provisions that have been created to encompass the variety of molds that exist has been updated to include information on HTS subheading 9902.84.10, which directly affects the classification of certain types of molds.
(HTS 9902.84.10 provides for: machines for molding or forming pneumatic tires, the forgoing containing in a single housing both components for processing rubber, for positioning and assembling tire components (including but not limited to belts, cords, and other reinforcing materials) and for curing "green tires" to produce finished pneumatic tires of heading 4011; parts of such machines (including molds); or molds entered separately (provided for in 8477.59.01, 8477.90.85, or 8480.71.80, respectively).)
This section was also updated to include a historical note on the expired HTS heading 9902.84.19 that was previously listed as a HTS provision that was created to encompass the variety of molds that exist. (Information regarding this historical note was previously listed under the "Discussion of Specific Tariff Provisions" section of the ICP.)
(HTS 9902.84.19 provides for molds for use in the manufacture of digital versatile discs (DVDs) provided for in subheading 8480.71.80).)
Exclusionary Notes Added for Clarity
According to CBP sources, the "Exclusions" section has been updated to include additional exclusionary notes for clarity.
HTS Subheading Number Corrected
Sources add that the "Parts of Molds and Other Related Articles" subsection of the "Discussion of Specific Tariff Provisions" section has been revised to correct a HTS subheading number for hot runner systems: 8477.90.8501 (was 8477.90.8510).
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 05/26/06 news, 06052620, for BP summary of the May 2006 version of this ICP.)
ICP on molds and their parts (August 2008) available at http://www.cbp.gov/linkhandler/cgov/trade/legal/informed_compliance_pubs/icp059.ctt/icp059.pdf