Monday, August 22, 2011

Weekly Classification Question – August 22, 2011

Since many of you are gearing up for the October 2011 Customs Broker Exam, we wanted to provide our readers with some challenging classification questions. Last week's question covered furniture and the answer and explanation can be found at the end of this article, after this week's new question.

Classify an electrically operated analog pocket watch that does not contain any jewels and is imported with a silver metal chain.

A. 9102.11.50
B. 9105.21.40
C. 9102.91.40 and 7117.19.9000
D. 9102.99.20 and 7117.19.9000
E. 9102.21.10 and 7117.19.9000


Answer to August 15, 2011 Question

Answer: A

This is a job for GRI 2a. Remember that unfinished or unassembled goods can be classified as the finished good if they have the essential character of the finished article.

B is incorrect because the provision is for wooden beds. The futon is metal. 
C is incorrect because the provision is for wood parts. The metal futon has the essential character of the seat, not a part. 
D is incorrect because the provision is only for metal parts.
E is incorrect because this answer provides for metal and wooden parts. 
A is correct because the provision specifically mentions seats that convert into beds. 

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