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US Customs OKs Use of Internet-Based Reference Materials.
In a recent ruling letter, Headquarters stated that in complying with the
requirement to exercise "reasonable care," a broker does not have to keep a
"hard copy" of the HTS and other reference material at each of its offices.
Instead, it may obtain this information via the Internet. However, Customs
cautioned that the burden is on the broker to confirm that the information
is current and readily available. (HRL115392 dated November 8, 2001.)
Every international import or export must have a Harmonized Tariff Schedule
(HTS) for Customs Clearance and Census Information. The HTS Classifier
is a web-enabled QuestaWeb's proprietary tool that provides an easy way to
determine an appropriate commodity classification code (number). The tool is
integrated with other components of our suite of cross-border solutions or it
can be used as a stand-alone engine.
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- Linguistic Search
The user simply types in a description, phrases, keywords, or common terms in the
native language of the HTS database to receive an HTS Code.
- Partial Tariff Search
The user can specify a partial HTS number to classify a commodity.
- Tree Search
The user can perform a search at a high level and work down towards more
exact commodity listings to ensure proper classification.
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When an HTS Code is selected, entire tariff details such as rulings, duty and
fee formulas, preferential and restricted rates, ADD, CVD, Visa and OGA
suggestions, country specifics, etc. is displayed to confirm the appropriateness
of the HTS Code. The number of available countries is constantly growing.
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