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HS Code Classification Artificial Joints : HS Code HS Classification

REF: ADVANCE RULING APPEAL HS Classification Artificial Joints Reference is made to your letters:xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx The letters address the HS Classification of hip and knee, joint replacement, components. The advance ruling placed the items at subheading 9021.39, which we disagree with.  We have extracted the relevant Explanatory Notes and at the end of each extract, find […]

HS Code Classification of Spinal Implants>HS Code HS Classification

REF: Application for Advance Ruling for Spinal Implants We are writing to request for an advance ruling  for Orthopaedic Spine Trauma Systems which are composed of Plates, Screws, Connecting Rods,  Connectors, Nuts,  Screws, Cage System, Hooks, Rods, Plate with Rod, Staples as, as per  section 248(A) of EACCMA.  Our proposed HS Classification is 9021.10.00.  In […]

HS Code, HS Classification, Import Duty Rates Kenya, East African Community>>HS Code HS Classification

Note. Chapter 1 Live Animals 1.-       This Chapter covers all live animals except: (a)       Fish and crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates, of heading 03.01, 03.06, 03.07 or 03.08; (b)       Cultures of micro-organisms and other products of heading 30.02; and (c)       Animals of heading 95.08. Heading H.S. Code / Tariff No. Description Unit of Quantity […]

HS Classification of Anti-Bacterial Mouthwash(3004 or 3306)>>HS Code HS Classification

HS Classification of Anti-Bacterial Mouthwash(3004 or 3306)? Calling on Customs experts and HS Classification Gurus to Comment on whatsapp +254708751955 or Email:mmc@janronconsult.com Summary 1)   Chlorhexidine gluconate is an essential medicine recognised worldwide. It imparts the essential character to the product. Refer to the analysis of the ingredients in Mouthwash D. 2)   There are two major types of mouthwash. 1) […]

HS Classification Rules 1 to 6 Demystified >> HS Code HS Classification

HS Classification Rules 1 to 6 Demystified The General Interpretative Rules (GIRs) The Harmonised System  and its General Interpretation Rules Rules on resolving ambiguity in classification are needed for consistent results in classification systems. A major goal of the HS was to establish a global classification system that facilitated consistency and predictability in classification. However, […]

Objection KRA HS Code Classification of Safety Harness>HS Code HS Classification

Rule 3 of HS Classification When by application of Rule 2 (b) or for any other reason, goods are prima facie, classifiable under two or more headings, classification shall be affected as follows:(a)  The heading which provides the most specific description shall be preferred to headings providing a more general description. However, when two or […]

Reasons Incorrect HS Code Classification Chemicals Tariff Rulings>>HS Code HS Classification

Analysis of Reasons for Incorrect Classification of Chemicals in Tariff Rulings Application of this Incorrect Rulings to Chemicals and Raw Materials for Industrial Use The notes causing this state of affairs are Section VI Note 3, Section VII Note 1 Section VI Note 3: Applies to  Chapters 28-38{ PRODUCTS OF THE CHEMICAL OR ALLIED INDUSTRIES} […]

HS Code Classification Probiotics> HS Code HS Classification

30th  December 2022 The Chief Manager, Business  Intelligence and  Analysis Kenya Revenue Authority Times Towers Nairobi, Kenya Dear Sir, REF: ADVANCE RULING APPEAL Reference is made to your letters xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx of 15th June 2021 and  xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx of 29th September,2022 The letters address the HS Classification of Probiotics The advance ruling placed the items at subheading […]

Advance HS Classification Applications and VAT Exemption Approval from the Ministry of Health>Tax Consultant

Advance HS Classification Applications and VAT Exemption Approval from the Ministry of Health  The following items are Exempt from VAT upon Approval by the Ministry of Health.  Talk to Janron Consult for guidance on the Process Medical ventilators and the inputs for the manufacture of medical ventilators upon recommendation by the Cabinet Secretary responsible for […]