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 baseball caps and the answer and explanation can be found at the end of this article, after this week's new question.
Steel that doesn’t meet the definition of stainless steel is considered an alloy if it_______________.
A. Is coated with zinc
B. Contains 0.080 percent carbon by weight
C. Contains 0.003 percent lead by weight
D. Contains 0.02 percent nickel by weight
E. Contains 0.3 percent tungsten by weight
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Answer to September 5, 2011 Question
Answer: B
The question tells us that the we have:
1. Baseball Cap
2. Cotton
3. Woven
4. Detachable plastic sunglasses.
GRI 3(b) states that composite goods consisting of different materials or made up of different components are to be classified as if they consisted of the material or component which gives them their essential character. The baseball cap imparts the essential character because the cap can be worn whether or not the sunglasses are used. The use of GRI 3(b) eliminates Answers C, D and E. Answer A is eliminated because the provision covers felt hats.
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