CBP Bulletin Has 10 Ruling Notices; Changes to Pecorino Classification Withdrawn
CBP released its April 3 Customs Bulletin (Vol. 53, No. 9). Among other actions, CBP reversed course on a proposed ruling revocation involving pecorino cheeses. That proposal, which CBP is withdrawing, drew concern from cheese importers (see 1811010027). "Commenters conceded that the HTSUS does not contain a definition for pecorino but argued that under decisions of the United States Customs Court, pecorino should be construed broadly," CBP said. "Upon reconsideration of the matter, while the definition cited in the proposed revocation provides some basis for limiting the term, CBP has determined that no revocation or modification is appropriate. Accordingly, we have determined that the subject sheep’s milk cheeses are properly classified in subheading 0406.90.57."
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The bulletin includes the following ruling actions:
- Withdrawal of Proposed Revocation of Eleven Ruling Letters, Proposed Modification of Five Ruling Letters, and Proposed Revocation of Treatment Relating to the Tariff Classification of Certain Sheep’s Milk Cheeses
- Proposed Revocation of One Ruling Letter and Proposed Revocation of Treatment Relating to the Tariff Classification of Three Styles of Women’s Sandals
- Proposed Modification of One Ruling Letter and Revocation of Treatment Relating to the Tariff Classification of a Surgical Tray
- Proposed Revocation of Six Ruling Letters and Revocation of Treatment Relating to the Tariff Classification of Men’s Shorts, Men’s Sweaters, Men’s Shirts, Tunic-Type Garments and Dust Skirts
- Proposed Revocation of Two Ruling Letters and Proposed Revocation of Treatment Relating to the Tariff Classification of Plastic Spray Actuators
- Revocation of One Ruling Letter and Revocation of Treatment Relating to the Tariff Classification of Greek Yogurt Dips
- Revocation of One Ruling Letter and Revocation of Treatment Relating to the Tariff Classification of Wallpaper Strippers
- Revocation of Nine Ruling Letters and Revocation of Treatment Relating to the Tariff Classification of Articles of Soapstone or Steatite
- Modification of One Ruling Letter and Revocation of Treatment Relating to the Tariff Classification of Plastic Play Food Packaged in a Plastic Backpack
- Modification of Two Ruling Letters and Revocation of Treatment Relating to the Tariff Classification of a Certain Men’s Woven Shirt and Men’s Woven Suit as Articles for the Handicapped