Customs Tax News

Application for Advance Ruling for Complete Racking System Made of Steel>Tax Consultant Kenya

Take note that ‘’the provisions of the Explanatory Note to heading 73.08 apply, mutatis mutandis, to this heading(76.10),  These two opinions ,include racks of steel or aluminium as metal structures of 7308 or 7610.  This is another pointer to the WCOs anticipated classification of steel racks. This further confirms the accuracy of our proposed classification. […]

Notice of Objection KRA Re-valuation Stainless-Steel Hotpots>Customs Tax Consultant Kenya

If the mixed/consolidation/hawkers’ justification was relied on by KRA  , was consideration done that a 40foot container can carry a maximum of 27,600kgs and maximum volume of 32,meters cubed. The gross weight of the consignment is 17,690 kgs. 28th  July 2022 The Chief Manager, Valuation, Customs & Border Control Kilindini, Mombasa Kenya Revenue Authority Dear […]

Notice of Objection to KRA for Re-valuation of Untreated Fluff Pulp>Tax Consultant Kenya

The import used for comparison contains polythene laminate, which therefore alters the cost of its production.  The cost due to the laminate will be very different from our import.  Our import does not contain the laminate. Therefore, comparison of the two offends the rules of valuation. 12th September 2022 The Commissioner, Customs and Border Control […]

HS Code Classification of an Audio Headset,Microphone Set US Customs>Customs Tax Consultant Kenya

Classification of merchandise under the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS) is in accordance with the General Rules of Interpretation (GRI’s), taken in order. The term “sets” is discussed in GRI 3(a). GRI 3(a) provides that when two or more headings each refer to part only of the items in a set put […]

HS Code Classification Ultrasonic and UV sanitizer US Customs>Customs Tax Consultant Kenya

Based on the information provided, it is the opinion of this office that the subject sanitizer is considered a composite good representing functions that are covered by multiple headings within the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS). As such, classification is derived by the rules set forth by General Rule of Interpretation (GRI) […]

HS Code Classification Unfinished Engines US Customs>Customs Tax Consultant Kenya

Classification of goods under the HTSUS is governed by the General Rules of Interpretation (GRI). GRI 1 provides that classification shall be determined according to the terms of the headings of the tariff schedule and any relative section or chapter notes. In the event that the goods cannot be classified solely on the basis of […]

HS Code Classification Ceramic Cup with Stuffed Toy Animal US Customs>Tax Consultant Kenya

CLA-2-69:OT:RR:NC:N4:422 Mr. Joseph J. Kenny Geodis USA Inc One CVS Drive Woonsocket, RI 02895 RE: The tariff classification of a ceramic cup with a stuffed toy animal from China Dear Mr. Kenny: In your letter dated October 13, 2021, on behalf of your client, CVS Pharmacy Inc., you requested a tariff classification ruling. A photograph […]

HS Code Classification Children’s Books with Accessories>Tax Consultant Kenya

The products meet the definition of sets under General Rule of Interpretation (GRI) 3(b) and, as such, will be classified according to the component which can be regarded as conferring on the set as a whole its essential character. In this case, the books provide the focal point for the activities and impart the essential character of the sets.   […]

HS Code Classification of Camera Kits US Customs: Customs Tax Consultant Kenya

CLA-2-85:OT:RR:NC:N2:208 Feng Peng Zhejiang Uniview Technologies Co.,Ltd. South Tower, Building 10, Wanlun Science Park, 88 Jiangling Road, Hangzhou, P.R.China 310051 Hangzhou China RE: The tariff classification of Camera Kits from China Dear Mr. Peng: In your letter dated August 19, 2022, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The merchandise under consideration is Camera Kits, Part […]

HS Code Classification of Lemonade Base US Customs>Tax Consultant Kenya

Thus, the ENs to heading 2009, HTSUS, specifically provide that sugar is allowed in fruit juice so long as the fruit juice retains its original character as a fruit juice. While the ENs do not specify an amount of sugar necessary to alter the character of a fruit juice, it is evident that the 21.5% […]