Classification: practice questions · page 6

126.The Explanatory Notes (ENs) to the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS) define sets as follows: “for the purposes of this Rule, the term "goods put up in sets for retail sale" shall be taken to mean goods which: (a) consist of at least two different articles which are, prima facie, classifiable in different headings; (b) consist of products or articles put together to meet a particular need or carry out a specific activity; and (c) are put up in a manner suitable for sale directly to users without repacking (e.g., in boxes or cases or on boards).” Based on this definition, which of the following kits would meet the requirements of a set?

127.What is the CLASSIFICATION of an alternator (electric generator) that is used solely in conjunction with internal combustion engines?

128.What is the CLASSIFICATION for a lace-trimmed bed sheet made from printed, non- napped 55% cotton and 45% polyester woven fabric?

129.What is the CLASSIFICATION of a Digital Video Recorder (DVR) imported with an internal semiconductor media, such as a Hard Disk Drive (HDD)? This DVR receives, records, and reproduces the video and audio captured from surveillance cameras. It has no other electronic functions.

130.Refer to the table below. Of the four multiple choice answers, which list of pairings correctly matches the parts of a 10-digit classification with the portion of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule hierarchy represented by the numerical digits?

131.What is the CLASSIFICATION of a Dark Brown Sugar, described as a free-flowing, golden-brown colored sugar with a polarity of approximately 98 to 99.45 degrees. The raw cane sugar is milled, juiced, clarified, evaporated, filtrated, crystallized, centrifuged, weighed, and packaged. The finished product will be shipped to the United States in fifty (50)-kilograms bags or one-ton totes. Upon importation, the Dark Brown Sugar will be repacked and sold to retailers or restaurants.

132.You are filing entry on a shipment consisting of 25 dozen men's woven cotton pajamas weighing 5 kg per dozen. The pajamas are valued at $50.00 per dozen. Which of the following best represents how the Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) units should be reported on CBP Form 7501?

133.What is the CLASSIFICATION of handbags that are constructed of birch wood and are valued over $20.00 each. The wood is completely uncoated and uncovered which creates a natural look. The interior of the handbags is not lined.

134.What is the CLASSIFICATION of a thick salsa in a seven-ounce jar containing: tomato puree, jalapeno peppers, vinegar, ancho peppers, onions, cascabel peppers, garlic, salt, cottonseed oil, bay leaves, and spices?

135.What is the CLASSIFICATION of a chemical-based fertilizer, containing nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium, imported in twenty (20)-kilogram containers in powder form?

136.What is the CLASSIFICATION of a shipment of a mixture of 2”x4” and 2”x6” sawn dimensional lumber sanded on four sides and sourced from mixed stands of spruce, pine, and fir where the proportion of each species varies and is unknown?

137.What is the CLASSIFICATION of a pair of boys’ 100% polyester trousers with the following features: water resistant within the meaning of Additional U.S. Note 2 to Chapter 62, critically sealed seams, hook and loop cargo pockets, outer leg vents, articulated knees, hidden elastic leg sleeve, and a weatherproof front zipper closure?

138.Of the four choices below, which is the best CLASSIFICATION of pure silver (99.99%) coins that are minted in South Africa, have legal tender status, and are valued at $25,000.00 U.S. Dollars (USD)?

139.Company XYZ plans to import an insulated cooler bag constructed with an exterior surface of textile material that is 55 percent nylon and 45 percent polyester, of man-made fibers. The bag features a fabric strap and a top zipper closure around three sides. The interior of the bag is lined with a waterproof plastic sheeting material and has a mesh pocket on one interior wall to hold a can or bottle in place. The bag is designed to maintain the temperature of food and beverages during travel. What is the CLASSIFICATION for the insulated cooler bag?

140.What is the CLASSIFICATION of a jambalaya frozen food entrée that consists of the following ingredients by weight: 30% cooked seasoned chicken breast, 25% cooked white rice, 20% jambalaya sauce, 15% spicy andouille sausage, 7% shrimp, and 3% mixed vegetables? The ingredients in the jambalaya are combined together and placed in an airtight container for serving to airline passengers.

141.CBP officers examine a commercial shipment of t-shirts and find that many of the t-shirts bear suspect versions of popular trademarks. Upon further investigation, the officers find that the suspect marks are recorded with CBP. Through the broker, the officers notify the importer in writing that the shipment has been detained and request information that would assist CBP in determining whether the detained merchandise bears counterfeit marks. The importer does not respond to the notice and the trademark owners, when contacted, advise that the suspect marks were not applied with authorization. CBP seizes the merchandise on the basis that it bears counterfeit marks. The importer wishes to challenge CBP’s decision. What options does the importer have?

142.What is the CLASSIFICATION for choline and its salts?

143.What is the CLASSIFICATION and duty rate for a button of acrylic resin, not covered with textile material? The finished button is a product the U.S. Virgin Islands and is manufactured from button blanks produced in France.

144.What is the CLASSIFICATION of a set of four (4) molded, high-grade thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) floor mats, specifically shaped for passenger vehicles, which are packaged for retail sale and imported from India?

145.What is the correct CLASSIFICATION for frozen cassava (manioc)?

146.A baseball-style cap is constructed of a crown consisting of six panels and a typical rounded peak (also called a brim or visor). The cap features six vent holes, a fabric-covered button at the top of the crown, and an adjustable plastic strap at the back of the cap. The cap’s composition includes fabrics of multiple materials and constructions. It is a composite good. Specifically, the crown consists of four rear panels of 100% knit polyester and two front panels of 100% woven cotton. The peak is 100% woven cotton. The cap contains no braid. No single component imparts the essential character of the cap. What is the CLASSIFICATION of the cap?

147.Which of the following statements is accurate with regard to “cough drops” of Chapter 17, HTSUS?

148.What is the CLASSIFICATION of a floor-standing, coin-operated, shoe brushing/polishing machine used in public places such as hotels and airports, the user inserts the required monetary payment and places his/her foot onto the foot plate. Using rotating internal brushes powered by a self-contained electric motor, the machine automatically brushes/polishes the surface and both sides of the shoe. While waiting for the process to be completed, the user can view material posted on the machine’s advertising board. The process stops when (1) the user removes his/her foot or (2) the fixed brushing/polishing time is over.

149.Of the four choices below, which is the best CLASSIFICATION of a non-dairy snack bar, determined to be a food preparation that is a sugar confectionary, made of peanuts and corn flakes and containing cocoa in the chocolate coated bottom? The snack bar contains 8% by weight of cocoa calculated on a totally defatted basis and 53% added sugar. The snack bars are individually wrapped for retail sale.

150.What is required for men’s woven 100% polyester (synthetic) trousers to be classified in subheading 6203.43.75, HTSUS, as water resistant trousers?