pup joint hs code quotation

The items to be imported are referred to as pup joints and C&C hoses. A pup joint is a seamless cold-drawn alloy steel pipe that is threaded on one end and fitted on the other end with a wing union nut. The function of the pup joint is to connect two pieces of high-pressure equipment. A C&C hose is comprised of two pieces of seamless cold-drawn alloy steel piping connected by a wing union nut and swivel joints. Though in the form of a loop when in the closed position, the nut can be undone and the pipe can be rotated to the desired direction. Like the pup joint, the C&C hose is used for connecting high-pressure equipment. In addition, this loop can be used as a means of connecting either two pieces of pipe or two valves together in high-pressure applications.

The applicable subheading for the pup joints will be 7304.51.5060, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for tubes, pipes and hollow profiles, seamless, of iron (other than cast iron) or steel, other, of circular cross-section, of other alloy steel, cold-drawn or cold-rolled (cold-reduced), other, other, other. The rate of duty will be free.

In your letter, you suggest classifiying the C&C (cementing and circulating) hose as a pipe/tube under subheading 7304.51.5060. This hose is not merely lengths of pipe with fittings attached. Rather, this fabrication is made up into a specific identifiable article which can be folded up for transportation and storage. As such, it would be excluded from classification under any of the pipe/tube headings in Chapter 73.

Sep202016OILWELL SUPPLIES : (QTY : 6 NOS) (MATERIAL CODE :150006010) PUP JOINT 4-1/2 OD, 12.6PPF,L-80 13CR BGT-1 LENGTH,8FTChinaMulundKGS0274,901961,191

Sep122016OILWELL SUPPLIES:(QTY 4 NOS)(ITEM NO.:150007239) WASH PIPE PUP JOINT 8FEET 5000 PSI,325F RATING N-80 13CR H2S SERVUnited StatesNhava Sheva SeaKGS89253,0842,850

Aug172016PUP JOINT FOR 2-7/8 -6.40# JFE BEAR PIN X BOX WITH THREAD PROTECTORS.(QTY.02 NOS / UNIT PRICE US$ 488.50)United StatesBombay Air CargoKGS3266,8632,089

Aug112016OILWELL SUPPLIES:(QTY 4 NOS) (ITEM NO.150007239) WASH PIPE PUP JOINT 8FEET 5000 PSI,325F RATING N-80 13CR,H2S SERVUnited StatesNhava Sheva SeaKGS75252,5253,376

Jul262016SPACE OUT PUP JOINTS 3-1/2 12.7PPF G3-125 VAM TOP BOX X PIN 1.8M LENGHTS CHROME WITH PREMIUM THREAD VAM TOPUnited StatesChennai SeaNOS4520,504130,126

Jul262016SUB ASSEMBLY PUP JOINTS 3-1/2 12.7PPF G3-125 VAM TOP BOX X PIN 1.8M LENGTHS CHROME WITH PREMIUM THREAD VAM TOPUnited StatesChennai SeaNOS202,383,360119,168

Jul112016OIL WELL SUPPLIES :PUP JOINT 1.9 FLUSH JOINT 6.5 PPF N-80 LENGTH 8FT-23802 (QTY:02 NOS) (MAT NO. 150002016) (RETRIEVAUnited StatesNhava Sheva SeaKGS50126,2442,528

Seair Exim Solutions is providing Pup Joints import data of HS code 73042990. HS code 73042990 Import data and product(s) under 73042990 HS code is collected from Indian customs, ports, and other reliable authorities in India. This customs import shipment data report helps traders to analyse up and down in the Indian market, price of products under Hs code 73042990, demand for products, and top importers in India.

They contain customs opinions based on a legal basis regarding how HS classification decision was made for each item individually and some items come with an image of the items.

Classification is determined by General Rules 1 and 6 for the interpretation of the Combined Nomenclature, notes 7 to Section XI, Note 1 to Chapter 63, Regulation (EC) No 471/2002 of 15 March 2002 ( Official Journal L75) and the wording of CN codes 6306, 6306 90 and 6306 90 00.

The product called “ASTRO chair” is a composite product consisting of an unpadded chair without armrests and a loose seat cushion. The chair is made of acacia wood and has a size of 60 x 59 x 89 cm (L x W x H). The goods are equipped with a backrest. The chair determines the character of the goods in terms of volume and importance for use. Two chairs are packed together as a set in a cardboard box. The goods shall be classified as ‘other than seats specified in heading 9402, not covered by subheadings (HS) 9401 10 to 9401 59, with a frame of wood, not upholstered’.

This product has a variety of functions, according to the General Rules of classification and 6.0, according to a communication device included in tariff codes 8517.62

The tariff classification of the goods was determined on the basis of rules 1 and 6 of the General Rules for the Interpretation of the Combined Nomenclature, note 3 d of Section XV, note 1 (a) to Chapter 82 of the Common Customs Tariff and is consistent with the wording of heading 8203 WTC and TARIC code 8203 20 00 00 including pliers (including cutting pliers), pincers, tweezers and similar tools.

If you are not familiar with HS classification Please refer to the two below articles before searching from Customs Ruling Database otherwise you fell in a pit hole of HS classification.

CROSS provides detailed information regarding each individual item, it must be a great source for determining HS code but sometimes information is so detailed that you could be overwhelmed and to be uncertain if that information really refers to the item you want to inquire.

In order to see the item’s image from “EU BTI Consultation” you can only use the first 6 digits of the HS code to search.  The full digit of “9401.61.4010” is used only for the US.

Therefore I recommend using Cross to search text-based information with English keyword to specify 6digits of HS code and using BTI Consultation to search image information to be more certain that the specified HS code is appropriate for your target item.

The Commission Rules also provide that an investigation may be terminated as to one or more respondents on the basis of a Consent Order. SeeCommission Rule 210.21(c). Consent Orders are typically entered upon the joint request of the complainant and a respondent in the form of a motion which contains the parties" joint proposed Consent Order, but such proposed orders can be proffered by a respondent alone.

Additionally, the Commission has approved the initiation of a voluntary pilot mediation program for Section 337 investigations. This program is aimed at facilitating the settlement of disputes and to evaluate the possible implementation of a permanent mediation program. All Section 337 investigations are eligible for participation in the program. An Administrative Law Judge may nominate a particular 337 investigation for inclusion in the program or a party may individually or jointly request to participate as well. The administrative management of the program is coordinated by the Supervisory Attorney in Docket Services, supervised by the Office of the Chairman. Further information about the program may be found on the Commission’s website at https://www.usitc.gov/intellectual_property/mediation.htm.

Evidentiary hearings are held by the Administrative Law Judges in hearing rooms located in the Commission’s building in Washington, D.C. The dates of such hearings are usually set forth in a procedural schedule issued by the Judge early in the investigation, and if a hearing is rescheduled, the Judge will normally issue an order with the new dates. While the length and timing of hearings varies from case to case, in an investigation scheduled to be completed in twelve months, for example, the evidentiary hearing would likely occur about five or six months after institution of the investigation.

Within 45 days after publication of a notice of investigation, the presiding Administrative Law Judge sets a target date for completion of the investigation.16 The Judge issues a decision on the merits of the case, called an "Initial Determination," no later than four (4) months prior to the target date.17 Journalists and other non-parties to an investigation should note that the Administrative Law Judges" decisions typically contain confidential business information, and thus are not available for public inspection on the date filed. Public versions of these decisions (with the confidential information redacted) are available for inspection at Docket Services and via the Commission’s website shortly after the date that the original confidential version is filed.

By statute, Section 337 investigations must be completed “at the earliest practicable time.” Accordingly, the Commission places great emphasis on the expeditious adjudication of Section 337 investigations. Historically, the Commission has strived to complete most investigations in less than 15 months. However, factors such as the complexity of the subject matter and number of unfair acts at issue, as well as the workloads of the Judges during particular periods, have resulted in longer target dates in a substantial number of investigations in recent years.

The identity of a trader is a combination of the country code of the issuing country and the Identity reference allocated by that country. For UK traders enter ‘GB’ followed by the trader’s Economic Operator Registration and Identification (EORI) number.

Non-UK and non-EU traders declaring goods for relief under temporary admission (such as the customs procedure code (CPC) in Box 37 is in the 53 series (excluding CPC 53 00 002) or where a non-UK and non-EU issued ATA carnet is used), don’t need to apply for an EORI number.

When a SAD, partially completed in an EU member state, is being used as the import declaration and the first sub-division contains the code ‘EX, this code must be amended to read ‘IM’.

Used to indicate both the type of declaration and if the goods have arrived or not at the goods location. For DTI declarations the code used must be consistent with the CHIEF transaction being used.

Enter the consignor/exporter identity if known. The identity of a consignor/exporter is a combination of the country code of the issuing country and the Identity reference allocated by that country.

For example, ‘JP1511234567890’ for a Japanese exporter (country code: JP) whose identification number with Japanese customs (agency code 151) is 1234567890

Enter the full name and address of the consignor/exporter, including the postcode. Where a country does not use a postcode or equivalent code, (for example, US zip code), enter ‘NA’ in this field. If the goods are imported under a contract of sale, the consignor/exporter is the first person or company selling them; otherwise it is the person or company owning the goods prior to their importation.

For commercial importations by a consignee that is not registered for VAT an EORI number must be used. This applies to all commercial imports including ‘one off’ consignments. For non-UK and non-EU traders declaring goods for relief under temporary admission who don’t require an EORI number, enter ‘00500’ in the id field prefaced by the non-UK and non-EU country code of the importer followed by their name and address.

Where the declarant is acting as an ‘indirect’ representative in their own name, but on behalf of another person, both parties accept joint liability for all information provided.

Where a sub-agent, acting as a direct representative (DR), is completing a CFSP declaration (SFD, SDI, SDW) on behalf of a CFSP authorised trader (IR), the identity of the IR must be entered in box 14 and the sub-agent’s identity must be (entered in box 44 under AI statement ‘GEN46’)(see UK Trade Tariff: additional information codes for harmonised declarations).

Where the goods are being dispatched from a group of countries, enter the code for the individual country. For example, if dispatched from the EU, this should be the individual code for the Member State, for example, ‘FR’ for France.

If, however, in the course of their transportation, there is a stoppage or legal action taken in respect of the goods in an intermediate country causing them to remain in that country for a longer period than would normally have been the case, you should enter the country code for the last intermediate country where the goods were last located before arrival in the UK.

Commercial transactions en route. For goods which have been subject to a further commercial transaction en route, for example a change of ownership in an Intermediate country, such as a non-UK and non-EU country enter the code for the country where the change took place.

Whale factory ships. For goods produced or manufactured on whale factory ships not registered in the UK and consigned direct to this country enter the code for the country in which the ship is registered.

Deep sea fisheries. For goods consigned direct to the UK from the deep sea fisheries enter the code for the country in which the fishing vessel is registered. Show the description ‘deep sea fisheries’ in Box 31.

Unless the goods have been invoiced in more than one currency or a fixed rate of exchange as stipulated in the contract of sale, is being used enter in the space for codes on the extreme left of the box, the code from country and currency codes for the currency in which the goods have been invoiced.

If the goods have been invoiced in more than one currency or a fixed rate of exchange as stipulated in the contract of sale, is being used enter the code for sterling. The rate of exchange used must be declared in the plain language area of Box 44 as document code

From the list below, enter the relevant code for the mode of transport corresponding to the active means of transport by which the goods entered the UK or EU.

Code 5 should only be used for goods handled by the authorised postal operator which is governed by the Universal Postal Union, such as Royal Mail Group. The ‘actual’ mode of transport should be used for all other goods.

On supplementary declarations enter the place where the goods were unloaded. The goods location code has 3 parts – see below – but don’t enter any separator or space between the parts.

In all other cases from the list of freight location codes or inland clearance depots and free zone codes, enter the relevant code for where the goods are available for examination.

This part does not need to be completed unless the goods are at a location where computerised inventory systems are based on the use of transit shed identity codes, in these cases enter the appropriate CCS-UK transit shed code.

The description of the goods must be the normal trade description and detailed enough for immediate, precise identification and classification. This doesn’t mean copying out the full description as set out in the tariff. For example ‘magnesium potassium sulphate’ (heading 31.04 commodity code 310490000) should be described in those terms and not as ‘other mineral or chemical fertilisers, potassic’.

If there isn’t enough space to record all the information, create another set of package details with the same kind of packages code. On paper declarations put PM=’ in front of the marks and numbers – for example ‘PM=ABC123’.

You can find commodity codes in the UK Trade Tariff. The length of the codes varies according to the nature of the goods, and whether or not they are in free circulation.

For goods which are not in free circulation, the code normally consists of 10 digits but for goods which are subject to variable charges under CAP, wine reference price arrangements under the CAP or certain anti-dumping duties, an additional 4 digit code also applies.

The rules governing the location of commodity code digits in Box 33 must be followed precisely. The entry of codes constitutes a declaration which is basic information for the assessment of import charges.

Enter in the first sub-division the first 8 digits of the code for the goods described in Box 31 as set out in the UK Trade Tariff. The code number should be selected in accordance with the directions of the UK Trade Tariff.

Enter in the third sub-division any additional code for the goods being declared as set out in the UK Trade Tariff. If no additional code is required, leave blank.

Any Binding Tariff Information Reference Number held for the goods described is to be entered in Box 44, against Document code C626 (see document, certificate and authorisation codes for harmonised declarations).

Enter the code for the country of origin of the goods from the list of codes shown in country and currency codes. For goods not wholly produced in one country, the country of origin to be declared is the country where the final substantial processing took place, resulting in the manufacture of a new product or representing an important stage in its manufacture.

If claiming preference and the trade agreement is with a group of countries, enter the exporter’s country. If this is unknown, it is acceptable to enter any country within that group of countries involved in the production of the good. For example, for preference claims made in the UK under the UK-EU Trade Cooperation Agreement (TCA), enter the exporter’s EU Member State. This should be the individual code for the country, e.g. ‘FR’ for France. If this is unknown, it is acceptable to enter any Member State involved in the production of the good. The Member State may be identified through the accompanying commercial documentation or the Registered Exporter system (REX) code on a ‘statement on origin’.

The 3 digit code indicates whether a reduction in, or relief from, import duty applies. This includes specific duties and other equivalent charges applicable to CAP goods.

Temporary suspensions from the autonomous customs duties are granted for certain goods of the agricultural, chemical, aeronautical and microelectronic sector. Others are shown as footnotes to certain Combined Nomenclature (CN) codes.

Certain suspensions are linked to a specific destination, a so-called end-use pursuant to Article 82 of the Common Customs Code. Commodities are identified by the symbol ‘S’ in the UK Trade Tariff and the footnote ‘subject to end-use’.

Examples of GATT quotas under the condition of an end-use can be found in footnotes to codes 0102 90 (a quota with a serial number) and 0302 31 to 39 (a global quota without a serial number).

GATT quotas exist for handicraft products and those produced on handlooms. The preferential quota is only applied on the production of the relevant certificate, which must be entered in Box 44 against the relevant document code as shown in UK Trade Tariff: document, certificate and authorisation codes for harmonised declarations. Other cases could be created, for example for goods to be denatured before being admitted to a quota.

For certain products in headings 1704, 1803, 1804, 1805, 1806, 1901, 190211, 190219, 1903, 1904, 1905, 2101, 2102, 2103, 2104, 2105, 210610, 210620, 2202, 2205 and for all products in Chapters 25-97 (with the exception of Coal and Steel (see the list in Notice 812) and products in Tariff headings 3502, 4501 5301 and 5302) which are covered by forms ATR (see code 420 below for those agricultural products which are exceptionally covered by forms ATR for the purposes of annual tariff quotas); Andorra for all products in Chapters 25-97 ), and for San Marino for all products (with the exception of coal and steel) in Chapters 1- 97 of the UK Trade Tariff.

Enter the appropriate (7 digit) Customs Procedure Code (CPC) from the list in UK Trade Tariff: customs procedure codes, using the relevant CPC description to help you complete the declaration.

Each CPC is allocated a series number. Only CPCs in the same series are allowed on the same declaration. The CPC series codes can be found at the end of the numerical index in UK Trade Tariff: customs procedure codes.

The table in UK Trade Tariff: document types, codes and associated classes for Box 40 identifies the document codes that may be input against each document class.

Where, in the UK Trade Tariff more than one unit of quantity is shown in column 4 against the commodity code for the item, enter the quantity in terms of the unit numbered ‘2’ in that column - up to 3 decimal places if needed.

If any of the goods on the declaration are subject to ad valorem Customs Duty and the total declaration value exceeds £6,500, this box must be completed for all items on the declaration to indicate the valuation method to be used to calculate the value for Customs Duty. For SPV (code 7), Box 43 must always be completed irrespective of the value of the goods.

Enter the appropriate valuation method code in this field and declare the document (and relevant status code) in Box 44 which supports the valuation method. The following table should be used to find the correct Document Code, see UK Trade Tariff: document, certificate and authorisation codes for harmonised declarations for further information:

Some AI and document details are entered in specific EDI data elements or screen fields. In this case the AI and document codes are shown on the screen as part of the backdrop. All other AI statements and document details are entered in the relevant generic structure.

where the consignee is not the transit principal enter the full name and address of the principal –if the declarant is the principal then state ‘Transit principal is Declarant, use AI code ‘TRPRN’

where the consignee is not the guarantor enter the full name and address of the guarantor along with the waiver, or the guarantee details, use AI code ‘GRNTR’

(SFD and full paperless entries) – enter any other information required to be declared for example for Type D warehousing enter relevant information under document code N934

Document details are mostly set out on screens in a generic structure. For each document code a status code may be declared, followed by, either, a reason, or (as appropriate) a document reference, line and quantity.

UK Trade Tariff: document, certificate and authorisation codes for harmonised declarations identifies what details have to be supplied for each document code along with permitted status codes (for the full list in UK Trade Tariff: document status codes for harmonised declarations) and whether a reason has to be given.

Important and often used documents have specific screen and EDI data element names, as set out below. The document code must also be given on paper declarations.

For each document, a status code and a document reference will usually have to be provided. The status code identifies the availability and reason for not supplying a document or the action to be taken with the document. For some status codes a document reference does not have to be entered.

Important and often used AI codes have specific screen and EDI data element names as defined below. The AI Statement code must also be given on paper declarations.

Only required for certain commodity codes for example if the Tariff requires a third quantity in ‘litres’, record the number of litres for that item of the declaration. If no third quantity is required this field should be omitted.

If a central UK customs office is responsible for control of the procedure, then only give the office name, for example ‘NIRU’. In all other cases the full name and address (Street, City, Postcode and country code) of the relevant supervising office is to be provided.

Document codes are mostly set out on screens in a generic structure. For each document code a status code, document reference, part, quantity and reason are entered as required.

UK Trade Tariff: document, certificate and authorisation codes for harmonised declarations identifies what details have to be supplied for each document code along with permitted status codes (see the full list in UK Trade Tariff: document status codes for harmonised declarations) and whether a reason has to be given.

Important and often used documents have specific screen and EDI data element names, as set out below. The document code must also be given on paper declarations.

For each document, a status code and a document reference will usually have to be provided. The status code identifies the availability and reason for not supplying a document or the action to be taken with the document. You don’t have to enter a document reference for some status codes.

Except for some special purpose document codes (often with data entered in specific elements/fields) a status code will have to be provided. The status code identifies the availability and reason for not supplying a document or the action to be taken with the document.

Except for some document codes and status values (which are shown in UK Trade Tariff: document status codes for harmonised declarations) a reference is always entered.

Below are some details of how to declare some common types of documents. Others are detailed in the relevant CPCs in UK Trade Tariff: customs procedure codes.

Customs schemes are declared as the document reference for a document declaration using the document code identified in the table below for the scheme.

The types of licences that can be declared for imports are identified in the following tables along with the document code (see UK Trade Tariff: document, certificate and authorisation codes for harmonised declarations) that must be used to declare the licence.

The declaration that the goods are subject to the Open General Import Licence is not required except for sensitive goods as detailed under ‘Status Code’ and ‘Reason’ below (see also UK Trade Tariff: customs procedure codes, box 44, ‘Licence’ codes).

A status code and a document reference must always be declared. The document reference is currently required when the status identifies that a particular licence should not be supplied (x-series status codes). This is to identify the licence type because the document code is not currently enough to identify other details that can be declared for a document depend on the status and the licence.

Enter the appropriate status code for the type of licence from the table below (see UK Trade Tariff: document status codes for harmonised declarations for status code definitions). The status must be permitted for the licence type and the commodity.

< country code > For all UK government department/agency issued licences/AFCs/ permits (including those which were originally issued in an EU member state but which were subsequently re-issued - including any ‘extracts’ - by a UK government department/agency) enter ‘GB’.

< licence identifier > enter the licence identifier allocated by the issuing authority. If the licence does not have a reference enter the title of the licence. A licence identifier is not supplied when the status identifies that a particular licence is not being declared (such as, status code is in the x-series).

For multi-item declarations, all codes on the declaration must be either pre CIF (codes A and F), CIF (codes B, D, G or I), C and F (codes K or L) or post CIF (codes C, E, H or J). Different terms of trade (Incoterms) cannot be mixed on the same declaration. Where code M is used, it must apply to all items.

If codes C or E are used and an addition is required to arrive at the customs value, this must be calculated outside CHIEF and the result shown in Boxes 22 and 42.

If codes D, E, I or J are used then any Anti-Dumping Duty payable outright or on deposit pending the outcome of a claim to exemption (declared by entering code ADD in the rate column of Box 47) must be included in the totals declared in Boxes 22 and 42.

type: codes which identify the kinds of duty or tax (Customs Duty, VAT, Excise) being declared – any manual calculations made in conjunction with these codes are to be attached to the declaration

rate: information about the rate of tax or duty to be applied; codes (see below) which are asterisked don’t apply, but any Customs Duty rate and/or suspension rate code must be entered

For excisable composites enter the quantity required to be shown against the appropriate tax type code (see UK Trade Tariff: Box 47(a) tax type codes).

For a Customs Duty line, enter the duty code and, when required, the suspension code. The duty rate code must occupy the first 2 spaces and the optional suspension rate code must be entered in the third space. If the Customs Duty rate code consists of a single character the second space must be left blank, for example ‘F B’.

(see the UK Trade Tariff), Box 39 must also be completed, unless the goods are also being entered for Customs warehousing in which case the kind of preference to be claimed on removal from warehouse must be stated in Box 44 Item Additional Information under code WHSRP.

When a suspended rate of duty is claimed in accordance with the UK Trade Tariff one of the following codes must be used as a suffix to the Customs Duty rate codes.

A Customs Duty relief CPC is used and a suspension of Excise Duty on ‘tied’ hydrocarbon oils is also claimed. EXD must be entered as the tax rate override code and 0.00 entered in the amount column.

The deferment approval number(s) entered in this box, (which must belong to the consignee shown in Box 8 and/or the declarant shown in Box 14), must be preceded by a code to indicate which account is being used. Where a declarant is using a consignee’s deferment approval number the code indicates whether a specific or standing authority is held.

If the warehouse identity is not a UK allocated code (prefixed by ‘GB’), the premises name and address must be supplied as an AI Statement (see Box 44).

Where the declarant is acting as an ‘indirect’ representative in his/her own name, but on behalf of another person, both parties accept joint liability for all data transmitted under the CSP badge/user identity. A declarant failing to state the level of representation on the electronic declaration will be deemed to be acting in his/her own name and on his/her own behalf.

Enter the 3-alpha IATA airport code shown on the air waybill, unless the flight was from an airport in an overseas department of an EU country (for example Martinique). In these cases, enter code 999 in this box and the full amount of the air transport costs between the overseas department of the EU country and the UK in Box 62 (air transport costs). Where the goods were shipped from an airport not listed in section 46 of Notice 252, if the 3-Alpha IATA code for the airport is not one of those shown in Notice 252, the code of the nearest listed airport must be used. Where no separate airports are listed for a country of departure code AOA should be used.

This box should not to be completed when freight charges have been included in the invoice amount (like boxes 22 and 42). In this case, the adjustment code (Box 45) indicates that:

Enter in the first subdivision the code from country and currency codes for the currency the charges are being declared in. This must be the same currency as was used to declare any air transport costs in Box 62.

Enter in the second subdivision the total amount of freight charges to no more than 2 decimal places. The charges may be entered in the currency shown on the commercial transport documents but the appropriate currency code from the list in country and currency codes must then be shown in the first subdivision of this box.

If the amount is being declared, enter in the first subdivision the code from country and currency codes for the currency in which the amount is being declared. In the second subdivision of box 65(a), enter the amount of the discount to no more than 2 decimal places.

To arrive at the customs value CHIEF adds the amount to the other elements of the value, except when the code declared in Box 45 indicates a post CIF price (like codes C, E, H or J have been entered in that box) in which case the amount will be deducted. Where an addition has to be made to a post CIF invoice or selling price it must not be declared here, but should be included in the amounts entered in Boxes 22 and 42.

If the value for VAT is less than CHIEF would normally calculate for Customs Duty purposes, the amount of VAT payable must be calculated manually. The code ‘VAT’ is to be entered in the rate column of Box 47 followed by the calculated payment due in the amount column.

In the majority of circumstances where there is a need for security, CHIEF is able to identify from other details on the entry, the Reason for Security Code (RFS) which the system will automatically generate after clearance.

In some circumstances there will be a need to insert a manual RFS code in Box 44. A list of manual RFS codes is in paragraph 3.1.1 under the information to be declared in Box 44.

HMRC have set up 2 additional information codes statements (UK Trade Tariff: additional information codes for harmonised declarations) at header level in Box 44 of the SAD (C88) declaration. The codes are:

These codes allow identification of the branch importing, exporting or acting as declarants as appropriate for example BR001, AG008 when a customs declaration is made. It is likely the 3 digit numeric code could be the same as the old TURN suffix, however you are free to choose any number you wish. It is acceptable for both codes to appear on the same declaration if necessary.

There are 4 EORI branch code reports available to importers and exporters and agents/declarants as appropriate on a monthly basis. These reports are provided free of charge. They list all entries made where the BR or AG code has been entered in box 44 to assist reconciliation to be carried out, in particular C79s. If no code is entered in the box 44, the entry will not appear on the MSS report.

Get full details about the EORI branch code reports including the registration form by reading about the Economic Operator Registration and Identification scheme.

- box numbers should be made easily distinguishable by printing the box numbers in a type-size half that of the coded data - this is possible for standard dot matrix printers capable of a variety of pre-set type sizes - if daisy wheel printers are used and variable type size is impossible, box numbers should be distinguished by bold (heavier) type, alternatively standard size box numbers may be printed but must then be underlined

- EPU code, entry number (including check digit) and date should be captures automatically from the CHIEF acceptance response and included in the plain paper declaration

Multiple consignors must be entered as AI code 00200 in each of the name, street, city and postcode fields. The EORI field can be left blank for multiple consignors.

Multiple Consignees must be entered as AI code 00200 in each of the name, street, city and postcode fields and enter the EORI number of the deferment account you are authorised to use.

Enter Name, Address and EORI number of LVBI approved entity. Where the EORI number is the same as Box 8, leave all fields blank. The declarant’s/agent’s details must be entered in Box 44 as a GEN 46 statement along with the appropriate representation code. Enter AI statement BULKD and enter LVBI approval number in text box at item level.

If there is more than one consignor and you are inputting the entry direct to CHIEF, additional information code 00200 (see additional information codes for harmonised declarations) can be entered in the address fields. The country code field (for Box 2) should contain the code for the country from which the goods have been exported. For the name field ‘00200 – see list attached’ should be entered. These details will need to be entered at header level.

Details of the goods and uses for which relief may be available, the qualifying conditions and the various CPCs are in Notice 3001. The CPCs in the ‘53’ series are listed in the Imports: summary of temporary admission relief customs procedure codes guide in the UK Trade Tariff: customs procedure codes section of the Trade Tariff.

There are a number of situations when additional information to that required for the generality of imports has to be entered on the import declaration. Some of these requirements arise relatively rarely and are described in Notices or other special instructions. In some cases their application is fairly common and these are summarised in this part, which should be read in conjunction with the notes on completion of Box 44, the additional information codes in quantity codes and customs procedure codes.

If a conditionally reduced or rebated rate of hydrocarbon oil Excise Duty is being claimed (for example, for unmarked oil imported under a marking waiver), or if hydrocarbon oil goods are being conditionally relieved of Excise Duty (such as ‘tied’ oil), an appropriate coded statement of compliance with the relevant conditions, with any additional plain language information required, must be shown in Box 44 of the import declaration (see UK Trade Tariff: quantity codes).

When animals (other than common, domestic or farm animals), reptiles, birds, plants, fur skins and articles containing fur skin and plumage are imported and these are not covered by a permit or certificate issued under the EU CITES Regulations, the import declaration must include a coded statement in Box 44 (see quantity codes) indicating the species being imported or from which the imported goods are derived and stating that they are not subject to restriction under that Act, or those regulations, if that is the case.

When containers or pallets are imported with other goods a coded statement must be entered in Box 44. A full list of these codes (additional information codes) can be found in quantity codes. For temporarily imported containers or pallets see Notice 3001.

If supporting documents are not available when the declaration is presented, the claim should still be made using the appropriate rate code in Box 47 and document identifier code in Box 44. Where appropriate, any serial number for tariff quota relief should be entered in Box 39. The claim will normally be accepted provisionally and the goods will be released against suitable security, normally a guarantee or a deposit equal to the duty that would be payable if the claim were not granted. The guarantee will be discharged or the deposit refunded when the evidence is produced, provided duty at the full rate has not been re-imposed or any applicable tariff quota has not exhausted.

Enter more than one line for the same tax type in Box 47 of the SAD to do this. The first tax line should show details for the undisputed amount using the appropriate tax type, and the appropriate Method of Payment (MOP)Code , if required, in column 47e.

The first Customs Duty tax line should show the charges due using the preferential rate code, for example G and MOP Code A, D or F as applicable. The second Customs Duty tax line should show the amount to be secured using the full rate code, such as F and the appropriate security MOP Code.

In addition to completing column 47a, the first Customs Duty tax line should show the appropriate preferential rate code in column 47c; all other columns should be left blank.

In addition to completing column 47a, the first Customs Duty tax line should show the appropriate quota rate Code in column 47c, all other columns should be left blank.

The additional information miscellaneous text should include details of the commodity code attracting the lower duty rate together with any appropriate customs reference.

The first Customs Duty tax line will show the charges due using the lower duty rate, and the appropriate tax type. An override code must be declared in order that CHIEF can calculate the amount to be secured (the difference between the lower amount declared and the amount calculated for the commodity code declared in Box 33). The second tax line will show details of the amount to be secured.

Ensure that the method of payment code is properly completed. Carry out a check for each calculation to detect any obvious error, such as misplaced decimal points and/or transposed figures, in:

Tax lines are to be completed in full according to the rules of the tariff, irrespective of whether duty may be waived or not, such as, there is no change to the rules as to when tax types, tax override codes, amounts of duty or method of payment codes are to be shown. Waiver of duty will be automatically applied by CHIEF. The value for VAT will exclude any duty waived.

In circumstances where some goods covered by the declared commodity code require a licence and others don’t (ex-heading), then A1 Code LIC 99 can be declared instead of the ‘XX’ status (see additional information codes for harmonised declarations) when the licence does not apply to the goods. ↩ ↩2 ↩3 ↩4

Special Flood Hazard Area inundated by the 100-year flood; flood depths of 1 to 3 feet (usually areas of ponding); base flood elevations are determined

Special Flood Hazard Area inundated by the 100-year flood; with flood depths of 1 to 3 feet (usually sheet flow on the sloping terrain); average depths are determined. For areas of alluvial fan flooding, velocities are also determined

Area of 500-year flood; area subject to the 100-year flood with average depths of less than 1 foot or with contributing drainage area less than one square mile; and areas protected by levees from the base flood

If shaded: Area of 500-year flood; area subject to the 100-year flood with average depths of less than 1 foot or with contributing drainage area less than one square mile; and areas protected by levees from the base flood