New & Revised Informed Compliance Publications

Customs and Border Protection has been busy reviewing and updating the Informed Compliance Publications this year. Since the first quarter of 2008, one new publication was added and 12 were updated. Here’s a brief overview of the new publication along with a list of the publications that have been reviewed and updated.



New Publication:



Classification and Marking of Pipe Fittings under Heading 7307 (July 2008)
This new publication provides the definition of pipe fittings along with images and examples of the various categories of fittings. This document also provides detailed explanations of what is included and excluded from the provisions of HTS 7307, requirements for mill certificates and information about antidumping cases. This document is a must for importers of couplings, elbows, sleeves, unions and other metal fittings.

Revised and Updated Publications:
· Classification: Apparel Terminology under the HTSUS - 06/10/2008
· Classification and Quota Status of Raw Cotton Under the HTSUS - 06/10/2008
· Classification of Hats and Other Headgear Under HTSUS Heading 6505 - 06/04/2008
· Classification of Knit to Shape Apparel Garments Under HTSUS Heading 6110 - 05/16/2008
· Classification of Ribbons & Trimmings under the HTSUS - 06/12/2008
· Classification of Textile Costumes Under the HTSUS - 06/10/2008
· Gloves, Mittens & Mitts, Not Knitted or Crocheted, Under the HTSUS - 05/16/2008
· Marking Requirements for Wearing Apparel - 05/16/2008
· NAFTA for Textiles & Textile Articles - 05/16/2008
· Classification and Quota Status of Raw Cotton Under the HTSUS - 06/10/2008
· Table and Kitchen Glassware - 06/25/2008
· Classification of Textile Costumes Under the HTSUS - 06/10/2008

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