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The NCSD issues rulings on classification, marking,
origin and trade preference programs. If

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applicable,

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Section 232 and 301 are also
addressed in these rulings.

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I'm not sure if you are all aware,
but CBP does not issue rulings related to

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anti-dumping and countervailing duties.

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The Department of Commerce determines if
a product is considered within the scope

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of an order.

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My office is located in New York and the
best way to reach me is by e-mail, and

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this contact information will also be
available at the end of the presentation.

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And before we begin,
I would like to ask that you please hold

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your questions until the end of the
presentation.

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Please enter any questions you may have
in the chat box.

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If there is not enough time today,
I will answer your questions via e-mail,

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so please be sure to include your full
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This presentation should be approximately
1 hour.

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I just want to say that a frequent
question is "will the trade community be

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able to get a copy of this presentation?"

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And yes,
a recording of the presentation will be

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posted for the trade at the website on
this page after a vetting process.

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Also,
the continuing the continuing education

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credit number will be available at the
end of the presentation.

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Now moving on to the presentation,
I'm responsible for Chapter 72 and

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several headings in Chapter 73.

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Now
I'd like to draw your attention on when

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to consider classifying angles, shapes and
sections in Chapter 72.

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My goal today is to walk you through the
headings of 7216, 7222 and 7228.

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First,
we will discuss the pertinent section and

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chapter notes for this topic.

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We will go over the explanatory notes,
classification guidance and we will

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consider what is considered further
working.

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We have some case studies to review, and
finally an overview of trade remedies

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that are relevant today.

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Please keep in mind that the correct
classification is imperative in today's

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world of trade remedies, antidumping/
countervailing duties, and additional

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duties.

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As a caveat,
Please note that legislative and

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administrative changes are always under
consideration,

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and can occur at any time.

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Therefore,
the information contained herein should

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not be interpreted to indicate a certain
result will occur in a particular

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situation.

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First,
I'll provide an overview of the pertinent

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section and chapter notes.

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In order to be classified as an angle,
shape or section in Chapter 72,

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the product must meet Section XV, Note 3.

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Section 15 of the tariff covers base
metals and articles of base metals.

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Now, base metals,
as opposed to precious metals,

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are said to be more common,
less expensive,

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widely used in commercial and industrial
applications, and on the whole,

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more susceptible to corrosion.

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According to Section XV, Note 3,
throughout the tariff,

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the expression base metals refers to
these 29 metals before you.

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Before I actually discuss the headings of
angles, shapes and sections,

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I would like to give you an overview
refresher on steel chemistry.

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You cannot classify steel without knowing
the chemistry.

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Steel is defined in Chapter 72, Note 1(d).

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In order to identify steel,
you need to know about its chemical

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makeup.

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The static consists primarily of iron and
in most cases 2% or less of carbon.

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Essentially,
steel can be thought of as belonging to

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one of three categories.

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Non-alloy, also known as carbon steel,
stainless, and other alloy.

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Non-alloy steel is also known as carbon
steel and what we like to think of as

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just plain old steel.

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Although it is the most common type of
steel,

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we have no definition of non-alloy steel
in the tariff.

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It's more like definition by default,
done by a process of elimination.

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If a steel doesn't meet the definition of
a stainless or other alloy,

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it is classified as a non-alloy steel.

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Next, Note 1(e) defines stainless steel.

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As you can see,
this type of steel must contain carbon

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and chromium falling within specific
ranges.

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The alloy steel must have 1.2% 
or less of carbon and 10.5%

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or more of chromium.

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Although stainless steel is technically
an alloy steel,

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it is a separate and distinct category of
steel in the tariff.

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If your steel does not meet this recipe,
you move along to note 1(f).

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The definition of other alloy steel may
seem rather daunting,

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but it's actually pretty simple.

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If just one of the requirements of this
note is satisfied,

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then you have yourself an other alloy
steel.

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It just takes one element in the right
proportion.

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But as many of you know,
most alloy steels contain more than one

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alloy element.

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I created this chart for ease of
reference,

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which includes the elements symbol.

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Again,
the key is the process of elimination and

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adhering to the defined notes in Chapter
72 to guide you as to where steel is

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classified.

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The angles, shapes,
and sections provisions are basically

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segregated according to their chemistry.
Depending on its chemical makeup,

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angles, shapes and sections are
classifiable in one of three places

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in Chapter 72. We have heading 7216 for
non-alloy,

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subheading 7222.40 for stainless steel,
and subheading 7228.70 for other alloy

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steel.

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Judging by the fact that non-alloy angles,
shapes, and sections have their own heading,

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you can probably tell where the real
focused is,

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where there will be the most breakouts,
and which of the explanatory notes will

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be the most helpful.

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And that is heading 7216.

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And I've included a copy of that tariff
page here for your review.

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These are the subheading breakouts for
stainless steel and other alloy steel

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subheadings.

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As you can see,
there are a lot less breakouts for these

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two provisions.

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And lastly,
before we delve into the particulars of

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angles, shapes and sections,
I would be remiss not to mention Mill

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Test Reports that accompany a steel
importation.

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Iron or steel classifiable in Chapter 72
or heading 73O1 to 73O7 require a

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statement of the percentages by weight or
carbon and any metallic elements

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contained in the articles in the form of
a Mill Analysis or Mill Test Certificate.

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It must be in English,
it cannot have ranges,

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and it requires exact percentages.

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Included with this slide is Headquarters
ruling H068635 which addresses the Mill

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tested,
the Mill Test Certificate requirement.

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Many mill test reports can be confusing
because they are presented in different

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ways.

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In this particular case,
carbon and chromium states x 100.

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That means we move the decimal 2 places
to the left.

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See the first heat?

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The chromium is over 18%.

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Now we check the carbon,
which is .O2.

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Always remember that the balance is iron,
which is Fe.

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Unless told otherwise,
iron may not be listed on the mill test

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report.

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Here we have a stainless steel.

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This example is a little more
straightforward to interpret.

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You only need to move the decimal 3
places to the left and we have a non

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alloy steel.

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Sometimes interpreting mill test reports
can be quite challenging.

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You may find that some of the fields on
the certificate are minuscule,

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decimal points are either non existent or
easily misread and quite frequently

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elements and percentages are left off.

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For instance,
when looking at any steel composition,

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the iron content will most likely not be
identified at all

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on the mill certificate. It may appear as
the remainder or balance.

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The main thing to remember here is that
the sum of all the different elements

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00:09:51.356 --> 00:09:54.400
comprising of the metal must add up to
100%.

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00:09:55.120 --> 00:09:58.442
So if there is no indication of iron on
the mill cert,

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00:09:58.442 --> 00:10:02.791
all you need to do is add up the
percentages of all the listed elements

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00:10:02.791 --> 00:10:04.120
and subtract from 100.

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This will give you your iron content.

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Again, just a word of warning,
I'm neither a mathematician nor a

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00:10:11.069 --> 00:10:14.920
metallurgist,
but my best advice going forward is this.

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00:10:15.200 --> 00:10:17.880
Watch out for those zeros and decimal
points.

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00:10:21.640 --> 00:10:24.976
Lastly,
all steel mill imports into the to the

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00:10:24.976 --> 00:10:30.607
United States require an import license
administered by the SIMA office for CBP

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00:10:30.607 --> 00:10:31.720
entry summaries.

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00:10:32.440 --> 00:10:37.035
Importers and custom brokers use this
website to obtain their steel licenses

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00:10:37.035 --> 00:10:39.840
prior to completing their entry
documentation.

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00:10:40.520 --> 00:10:44.720
A license number must be reported on the
Customs 7501.

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00:10:49.200 --> 00:10:54.466
Now that we have a 101 review of
steel chemistry and mill test reports,

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00:10:54.466 --> 00:11:00.080
let's focus on the topic of classifying
angles, shapes and sections in Chapter 72.

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00:11:01.680 --> 00:11:03.640
What are angles, shapes and sections?

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00:11:04.120 --> 00:11:09.413
Along with bars, rods, and wire,
angles, shapes and sections comprised of

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00:11:09.413 --> 00:11:14.560
the grouping of merchandise identified in
the trade as Long Products.

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00:11:15.040 --> 00:11:20.016
Their applications are widespread,
ranging from the heaviest products using

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00:11:20.016 --> 00:11:24.600
construction projects to lightweight
goods used to make up umbrellas.

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00:11:30.480 --> 00:11:36.120
Steel angles, shapes and sections are
defined in Chapter 72, note 1(n).

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00:11:36.480 --> 00:11:40.349
And as you can see,
this explanation is divided into two

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00:11:40.349 --> 00:11:40.960
segments.

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00:11:44.640 --> 00:11:46.880
So let's take a look at the easy part
first.

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00:11:47.360 --> 00:11:52.350
The note plainly states which types of
products are definitely not classifiable

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00:11:52.350 --> 00:11:54.160
as angles, shapes or sections.

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00:11:54.920 --> 00:12:01.382
That would be products of heading 73O1
which provides for steel sheet piling and

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00:12:01.382 --> 00:12:07.136
welded angles, shapes and sections,
and heading 73O2 which provides for,

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00:12:07.136 --> 00:12:12.022
amongst other things,
steel rails used in railway and tramway

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00:12:12.022 --> 00:12:13.520
track construction.

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00:12:14.320 --> 00:12:19.480
But all you need to know right now is
that there is no possibility whatsoever

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00:12:19.480 --> 00:12:23.120
of these products ever being classified
in Chapter 72.

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00:12:26.720 --> 00:12:33.425
Now for the other part of note 1(n):
Products having uniform solid cross

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00:12:33.425 --> 00:12:41.263
section along their whole length which do
not conform to any of the definitions of

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00:12:41.263 --> 00:12:46.835
semi finished products,
flat-rolled, bars and rods, and wire.

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00:12:46.835 --> 00:12:49.480
Uniform solid cross section.

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00:12:49.960 --> 00:12:53.040
This one sentence is just loaded with
information.

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00:12:53.760 --> 00:12:57.279
Firstly, angles,
shapes and sections must be of a uniform

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00:12:57.279 --> 00:13:00.120
solid cross section along their whole
length.

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00:13:00.560 --> 00:13:02.160
But what exactly does that mean?

d067c176-ace0-4791-8589-af3236c4b724-0
00:13:02.720 --> 00:13:05.120
Please don't let the geometrical
reference scare you.

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00:13:05.200 --> 00:13:07.360
Trust me, it's actually quite simple.

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00:13:07.960 --> 00:13:11.144
Uniform means identical or exactly the
same,

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00:13:11.144 --> 00:13:16.664
and the cross section is when you cut an
object in half and reveals the shape

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00:13:16.664 --> 00:13:17.160
inside.

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00:13:17.680 --> 00:13:23.301
So, uniform cross section is when you cut
an object straight through and the

887af1d0-1f0c-4c81-86c3-ac5f92fdc406-1
00:13:23.301 --> 00:13:29.440
resulting shape inside matches the base
or the end of the shape exactly. And solid,

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00:13:29.440 --> 00:13:32.023
well,
I'd say that descriptor is pretty much

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00:13:32.023 --> 00:13:33.000
self-explanatory.

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00:13:33.600 --> 00:13:39.120
The angles, shapes and sections of Chapter
72 cannot be hollow or tubular.

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00:13:40.000 --> 00:13:41.880
Next on to the cross section.

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00:13:41.960 --> 00:13:45.006
As stated,
when you slice straight through an object

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00:13:45.006 --> 00:13:48.800
to reveal the shape on the inside,
it's called the cross section.

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00:13:52.640 --> 00:13:57.699
Since you know what uniform means,
the same, that solid means not hollow, and

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00:13:57.699 --> 00:14:02.160
cross section is the shape found when you
slice through an object,

cd90853d-123e-411f-a2ce-180f5c28fdb7-0
00:14:02.560 --> 00:14:06.040
you can figure out what uniform solid
cross section means.

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00:14:06.400 --> 00:14:11.088
Simply put is when you slice straight
down through an object and the solid

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00:14:11.088 --> 00:14:14.840
shape on the inside matches the solid
shape on the outside.

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00:14:15.280 --> 00:14:18.662
In other words,
the cross section is uniform along the

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00:14:18.662 --> 00:14:20.200
length of a solid object.

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00:14:21.760 --> 00:14:26.313
If for whatever reason,
a product cannot be classified as a semi

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00:14:26.313 --> 00:14:31.566
finished product, as a flat roll product,
as a bar or rod, or even a wire,

60213d38-41e5-4497-b43a-673039da284d-2
00:14:31.566 --> 00:14:35.839
it may fall to be classified as an angle,
shape, or section.

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00:14:36.040 --> 00:14:40.007
In other words,
if a product is not described by the

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00:14:40.007 --> 00:14:44.797
notes (ij) through (m), or note (o),
you must look to angles, shapes and

62bd009d-a86f-4980-8ad6-d132acb0e46e-2
00:14:44.797 --> 00:14:51.159
sections provisions before determining if
the product is out of Chapter 72 entirely.

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00:14:54.840 --> 00:14:58.571
In the interest of time,
I've gone ahead and put together a list

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00:14:58.571 --> 00:15:02.704
of some of these last resort products
that were classified as an angle,

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00:15:02.704 --> 00:15:03.680
shape or section.

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00:15:12.720 --> 00:15:17.521
Aside from chemistry,
classification of the subject products is

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00:15:17.521 --> 00:15:23.298
based upon certain factors or combination
of factors which include method of

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00:15:23.298 --> 00:15:27.124
manufacture,
shape and size, and if and/or how, they

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00:15:27.124 --> 00:15:29.000
have been further worked.

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00:15:29.720 --> 00:15:35.578
The general EN to Chapter 72 provides an
overview of the various manufacturing

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00:15:35.578 --> 00:15:36.320
processes.

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00:15:36.840 --> 00:15:40.286
Please keep in mind that,
while not legally binding,

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00:15:40.286 --> 00:15:45.032
the Explanatory Notes provide a
commentary on the scope of each heading,

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00:15:45.032 --> 00:15:50.104
offer guidance on tariff interpretation,
and are useful in determining proper

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00:15:50.104 --> 00:15:51.080
classification.

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00:15:52.320 --> 00:15:56.923
Angles, shapes and sections can be
manufactured in a variety of ways, under

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00:15:56.923 --> 00:16:01.085
either hot or cold conditions,
though only some of the methods of

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00:16:01.085 --> 00:16:06.320
production are specifically mentioned by
name in the applicable tariff provisions.

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00:16:06.840 --> 00:16:12.323
The Explanatory Note to Heading 7216
lists additional ways in which steel

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00:16:12.323 --> 00:16:15.880
angles, shapes and sections may also be
produced.

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00:16:16.560 --> 00:16:21.841
Each of these processes is distinctly
different, yet when you think about it,

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00:16:21.841 --> 00:16:25.160
each method is essentially doing the same
thing.

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00:16:25.480 --> 00:16:31.614
Each process requires the application of
an external force placed upon the metal

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00:16:31.614 --> 00:16:34.720
to achieve the desired shape and/or size.

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00:16:36.320 --> 00:16:39.330
In general,
the starting material for most angles,

037e9d8f-78a0-4246-aa53-b99b0f4a4e19-1
00:16:39.330 --> 00:16:44.000
shapes and sections are either semi
finished products or flat rolled goods.

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00:16:44.880 --> 00:16:49.480
The bloom is the largest of the feedstock
and is used for producing the bigger

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00:16:49.480 --> 00:16:53.440
structural types, while billets are used
to make smaller size goods.

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00:16:54.080 --> 00:16:57.100
In addition,
sheet and strep are used to create the

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00:16:57.100 --> 00:16:58.320
lighter weight items.

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00:16:58.800 --> 00:17:02.120
I will now briefly go over the different
methods of manufacture.

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00:17:02.520 --> 00:17:05.661
The next few slides will provide more
detail,

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00:17:05.661 --> 00:17:08.120
along with the ENs for heading 7216.

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00:17:12.440 --> 00:17:19.984
Provisions of the explanatory notes to
heading 7216 apply Mutatus mutandus to

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00:17:19.984 --> 00:17:24.240
the products of headings 7222.40 and
7228.70.

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00:17:24.960 --> 00:17:30.180
Mutadus Mutandus simply means that the
necessary changes in details, such as name

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00:17:30.180 --> 00:17:34.240
and places, will be made,
but everything else remains the same.

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00:17:37.760 --> 00:17:39.480
This explanatory note is long.

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00:17:39.560 --> 00:17:43.544
We will go over the different points in
detail to help you classify your angle,

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00:17:43.544 --> 00:17:44.840
shape or section properly.

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00:17:45.560 --> 00:17:48.968
The ENs to find the shapes,
how they're manufactured,

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00:17:48.968 --> 00:17:53.678
further working and the different
application angle shapes and sections may

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00:17:53.678 --> 00:17:54.360
be used in.

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00:17:59.360 --> 00:18:04.668
Understanding the method of manufacture
is crucial when classifying angles, shapes

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00:18:04.668 --> 00:18:05.520
and sections.

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00:18:07.120 --> 00:18:11.407
These products are usually produced by
hot rolling, hot drawing,

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00:18:11.407 --> 00:18:13.320
hot extrusion or hot forging.

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00:18:14.120 --> 00:18:18.800
The heading also covers goods with which
have been cold formed, cold finished.

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00:18:19.280 --> 00:18:25.178
It also covers angle shapes and sections
made by a roll type machine or by forming

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00:18:25.178 --> 00:18:27.240
sheets and plates on a press.

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00:18:27.920 --> 00:18:33.120
So-called rib sheets and plates having an
angular profile are also classified here.

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00:18:39.280 --> 00:18:41.880
Rolling is exactly as the name suggests.

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00:18:42.440 --> 00:18:47.529
Metal stock is passed through one or more
pairs of rotating rollers that are either

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00:18:47.529 --> 00:18:52.195
strategically positioned or specially
grooved in order to ensure the desired

f1c2ebc0-21c8-42e9-998d-d37dde77c0e5-2
00:18:52.195 --> 00:18:52.679
outcome.

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00:18:53.480 --> 00:18:58.160
This process of flattening or squeezing
may be repeated until the final shape is

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00:18:58.160 --> 00:18:58.680
achieved.

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00:18:59.080 --> 00:19:03.981
This method of manufacture is also known
as structural rolling, shape rolling,

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00:19:03.981 --> 00:19:05.160
or profile rolling.

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00:19:08.320 --> 00:19:12.841
The next two metal working techniques
involve the passage of metal through a

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00:19:12.841 --> 00:19:14.720
die, but in opposite directions.

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00:19:15.360 --> 00:19:18.849
During extrusion,
a steel billet is placed in a container

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00:19:18.849 --> 00:19:22.520
and then pushed from behind via a ram
through a bolt or die.

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00:19:23.480 --> 00:19:27.680
Drawing is basically the same idea.
Though the result is quite similar,

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00:19:28.120 --> 00:19:30.480
drawing is performed in a different
manner.

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00:19:31.040 --> 00:19:35.198
That same steel billet is now pulled
through the opening in the die,

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00:19:35.198 --> 00:19:40.200
which also results in a product having a
uniform cross section along its entirety.

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00:19:40.600 --> 00:19:44.123
In general,
either extrusion or drawing is employed

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00:19:44.123 --> 00:19:47.240
when a more complex cross section is
desired.

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In steel making,
it is the shape of the die opening which

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00:19:51.099 --> 00:19:55.590
dictates the final shape of the product,
as can be seen in the picture at the

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00:19:55.590 --> 00:19:56.800
bottom of the screen.

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00:20:02.080 --> 00:20:04.080
Now I want to touch upon forging.

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There are many methods of forging,
but the premise is the same throughout.

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00:20:08.680 --> 00:20:13.944
A great pressure is exerted upon the
metal by some type of external force,

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00:20:13.944 --> 00:20:15.840
such as hammers or presses.

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00:20:16.200 --> 00:20:21.699
Here the chosen shape is brought about by
pounding or squeezing or pressing of the

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00:20:21.699 --> 00:20:22.760
bloom or billet.

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00:20:28.040 --> 00:20:33.077
The final way in which angles, shapes and
sections may be produced is by starting

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00:20:33.077 --> 00:20:34.840
out with a flat-rolled good.

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00:20:35.440 --> 00:20:40.074
By taking either sheet or strip,
a product can be formed or bent to a

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00:20:40.074 --> 00:20:45.040
specified shape by employing a roll
forming machine or some type of press.

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00:20:45.560 --> 00:20:49.072
And while we're on the subject of
merchandise derived from flat-rolled

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00:20:49.072 --> 00:20:51.495
products,
I just want to quickly point something

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00:20:51.495 --> 00:20:52.040
out to you.

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00:20:55.760 --> 00:21:00.380
As per the ENs,
so-called rib sheets and plates having an

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00:21:00.380 --> 00:21:05.240
angular profile are classified as angles,
shapes and sections.

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00:21:05.720 --> 00:21:10.653
Now these are the products that have
sharp bends, such as those with square,

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00:21:10.653 --> 00:21:12.960
triangular, or trapezoidal profiles.

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00:21:13.440 --> 00:21:18.607
As you can see by the image on the left,
flat products having a regular wave

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00:21:18.607 --> 00:21:23.237
pattern in the form of a curved line,
like the product on the right,

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00:21:23.237 --> 00:21:27.600
are to be classified in Chapter 72 in the
flat-rolled provision.

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00:21:28.600 --> 00:21:32.284
For more information on these
manufacturing processes,

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00:21:32.284 --> 00:21:37.040
you could always refer back to Chapter 72,
General Explanatory Note 4.

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00:21:42.840 --> 00:21:47.120
I would like to bring your attention to
the subheading breakouts for 7216.

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00:21:48.040 --> 00:21:53.915
Angles, shapes and sections that are
classified as not further work than hot-

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00:21:53.915 --> 00:21:57.754
rolled,
hot-drawn, or extruded are classified and

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00:21:57.754 --> 00:22:01.280
subheading breakout 7216.10 through
7216.50.

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00:22:02.280 --> 00:22:07.695
If the hot-rolled products have been
further worked such as galvanization,

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00:22:07.695 --> 00:22:13.036
drilling, painting, etcetera,
the classification will fall to the other

fd4624c5-39a5-472c-b902-34dc01350721-2
00:22:13.036 --> 00:22:18.600
provision in 7216.99 as you can see
highlighted at the bottom of the slide.

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00:22:24.480 --> 00:22:31.022
And before we move on to case studies,
cold-formed or cold-finished angle shapes

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00:22:31.022 --> 00:22:37.000
and sections are classified in 7216.61 if
they're from flat-rolled products.

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00:22:38.080 --> 00:22:44.000
If they are not manufactured from flat-
rolled, they are classified in 7216.69.

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00:22:44.960 --> 00:22:51.107
If they have been produced from flat-
rolled products and have been drilled,

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00:22:51.107 --> 00:22:55.880
punched, etc.,
then they are classified in 7216.91.0010.

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00:22:56.480 --> 00:23:00.772
And if they have been coated galvanized,
etc.,

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00:23:00.772 --> 00:23:04.560
they're classified in subheading
7216.91.0090.

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00:23:05.320 --> 00:23:09.783
Lastly, if the angle,
shape or section that is cold-formed, not

0941d50b-7440-4d9c-b5e8-d4ebf84904f1-1
00:23:09.783 --> 00:23:13.560
from flat rolled products and has been
further worked,

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00:23:13.800 --> 00:23:19.600
the classification will go into the other
provision of 7216.99.

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00:23:19.880 --> 00:23:29.895
This is just like the hot work products
that have been further worked. And as we

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00:23:29.895 --> 00:23:36.530
just mentioned further working in
subheading 7216.99,

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00:23:37.130 --> 00:23:38.890
what exactly is further working?

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00:23:39.400 --> 00:23:42.663
First,
we have Chapter 72 Additional US 2,

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00:23:42.663 --> 00:23:49.111
which refers to products subjected to any
of the following surface treatments: that

ee9dd858-0e86-4635-b1ee-3427e84f70e1-2
00:23:49.111 --> 00:23:54.628
could be polishing, artificial oxidation,
chemical surface treatments,

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00:23:54.628 --> 00:23:59.445
coating with metal,
coating with non metallic substances like

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00:23:59.445 --> 00:24:02.320
painting, plastics, and also cladding.

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00:24:07.040 --> 00:24:10.443
Furthermore,
mechanical working such as drilling,

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00:24:10.443 --> 00:24:13.370
punching,
perforating are not mentioned in

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00:24:13.370 --> 00:24:14.800
Additional US Note 2.

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00:24:15.400 --> 00:24:19.800
Mechanical working is usually done after
the product is hot or cold rolled.

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00:24:20.440 --> 00:24:25.920
Such mechanical working operations are
further working operations and are

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00:24:25.920 --> 00:24:29.623
defined in Chapter 72,
General Explanatory Notes,

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00:24:29.623 --> 00:24:35.326
and the operations are turning, milling,
grinding, perforating, or punching,

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00:24:35.326 --> 00:24:39.400
which includes drilling, folding, sizing,
and peeling.

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00:24:46.500 --> 00:24:51.146
Now that we are familiar with how angles,
shapes, and sections are manufactured, and

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00:24:51.146 --> 00:24:54.932
what is further working,
the next few slides will demonstrate the

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00:24:54.932 --> 00:24:56.940
types of angles, shapes and sections.

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00:24:57.740 --> 00:25:03.149
You've probably come across a variety of
terms when trying to classify angles,

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00:25:03.149 --> 00:25:07.645
shapes and sections like beam, purlin,
joist, struts, and stud,

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00:25:07.645 --> 00:25:08.980
just to name a few.

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00:25:09.640 --> 00:25:13.320
Honestly,
some of this engineering terminology can

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00:25:13.320 --> 00:25:14.240
be confusing.

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00:25:14.680 --> 00:25:18.038
After all,
a rail used on a forklift is probably not

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00:25:18.038 --> 00:25:23.045
the same type of rail in a structure,
and definitely not the same type of rail

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00:25:23.045 --> 00:25:24.439
used on a train track.

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00:25:25.280 --> 00:25:28.560
Thank goodness, however,
that for the most part,

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00:25:28.560 --> 00:25:33.982
we don't necessarily have to know how our
angle, shape and section is going to be

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00:25:33.982 --> 00:25:38.334
used or how they are identified on or off
the construction site,

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00:25:38.334 --> 00:25:43.957
as the tariff provisions for angle shapes
and sections are not based on use for our

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00:25:43.957 --> 00:25:44.560
purposes.

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00:25:44.640 --> 00:25:49.141
Once we've gotten past the chemistry and
the method of manufacture,

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00:25:49.141 --> 00:25:54.040
the next step in proper classification is
figuring out the product shape.

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00:25:55.000 --> 00:25:58.375
As you can see,
many steel sections are named according

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00:25:58.375 --> 00:26:02.473
to their cross-sectional shape. 
Though the letters on your screen don't

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00:26:02.473 --> 00:26:03.920
actually spell anything,

d7908565-a6a8-4114-a2fd-b79059bb1a1b-0
00:26:04.200 --> 00:26:11.459
they do manage to spell out for us those
steel sections that are specifically

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00:26:11.459 --> 00:26:18.811
provided for by name in the tariff, and
these shapes just follow along with the

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00:26:18.811 --> 00:26:22.999
note. We have H, I, T, Omega, Z, and 
U, and then L.

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00:26:28.600 --> 00:26:33.132
Heading 7216 has many subheading
breakouts for the type shape that has

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00:26:33.132 --> 00:26:36.515
been further worked,
not further worked than hot-rolled,

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00:26:36.515 --> 00:26:41.240
hot-drawn or extruded, and I've
highlighted these here for your reference.

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00:26:50.220 --> 00:26:56.758
Subheading 7222.40 for stainless steel
does not have a shape subheading breakout

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00:26:56.758 --> 00:27:02.315
for, such as U, I, H etc.,
but the other alloy provision does have a

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00:27:02.315 --> 00:27:08.199
shape subheading break out within the not
further work than hot-rolled.

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00:27:15.760 --> 00:27:20.722
Next, size is another
determinant when classifying angles, shapes

c77a2b5d-06a5-47b6-95f6-929002105540-1
00:27:20.722 --> 00:27:21.560
and sections.

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00:27:21.960 --> 00:27:25.525
When classifying the non allied goods of
heading 7216,

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00:27:25.525 --> 00:27:30.517
we may find ourselves relying solely on
the product's height or its height in

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00:27:30.517 --> 00:27:33.239
conjunction with the weight and web depth.

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00:27:34.040 --> 00:27:38.726
The horizontal portions of the steel
section are its flanges while the

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00:27:38.726 --> 00:27:43.280
vertical portion which connects the two
flanges together is the web.

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00:27:44.080 --> 00:27:48.365
Knowing these is very important when
trying to classify an I section for

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00:27:48.365 --> 00:27:49.280
tariff purposes.

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00:27:53.360 --> 00:28:00.457
The explanatory notes to heading 7216 are
quite instructive on how to measure the

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00:28:00.457 --> 00:28:03.400
height of the U, I, H, L, and T sections.

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00:28:04.360 --> 00:28:08.733
As far as which slides of the shape,
as far as what sides of the shapes to

4f859aba-5da3-4edc-a7ed-c9a1a4afb70a-1
00:28:08.733 --> 00:28:09.200
measure,

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00:28:10.400 --> 00:28:15.872
here's what the height measurements would
look like if you were to draw them out. In

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00:28:15.872 --> 00:28:16.720
heading 7216,

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00:28:16.720 --> 00:28:22.608
in order to see if your section is a true
I or to classify some of your larger hot-

8302baca-fd86-48a5-ba34-76d1f6a73359-1
00:28:22.608 --> 00:28:27.573
rolled H sections at the 10 digit level,
you're going to need a clear

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00:28:27.573 --> 00:28:33.320
understanding of the terms flange and web.
As defined in the ENs, an I section

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00:28:33.480 --> 00:28:37.730
is the product with flanges of a width
not exceeding 

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00:28:37.730 --> 00:28:42.600
0.66 of the height of the section and less
than 300mm.

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00:28:43.160 --> 00:28:48.268
I know that's quite a confusing mouthful,
so here's an illustration that should

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00:28:48.268 --> 00:28:50.440
hopefully clear things up for you.

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00:28:50.440 --> 00:28:55.084
In a nutshell,
what this definition is telling us is

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00:28:55.084 --> 00:29:00.692
that for a product to be considered an
I for tariff purposes,

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00:29:00.692 --> 00:29:05.599
its flange measurement cannot exceed 66%
of the height,

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00:29:05.599 --> 00:29:11.120
and this measurement must be less than
300mm or 11.811 inches.

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00:29:12.160 --> 00:29:17.678
The formula comes in handy when trying to
distinguish between certain structural

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00:29:17.678 --> 00:29:22.720
elements for classification purposes,
more specifically H and I sections.

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00:29:23.640 --> 00:29:27.241
And as you can see,
the different beam designations all sort

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00:29:27.241 --> 00:29:28.600
of resemble each other.

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00:29:29.080 --> 00:29:32.844
If not meaning the dimensional
requirements of the I,

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00:29:32.844 --> 00:29:36.190
which most of these probably
wouldn't,

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00:29:36.190 --> 00:29:38.560
they'd be classified as an H beam.

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00:29:39.280 --> 00:29:46.101
You may see certain abbreviations for
beams products such as W or WF for wide

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00:29:46.101 --> 00:29:50.124
flange, S for standard beam,
HP for H piling,

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00:29:50.124 --> 00:29:53.360
and perhaps even M for miscellaneous.

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00:29:54.320 --> 00:29:58.848
While on the subject of H beams,
I previously stated the stat breakouts

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00:29:58.848 --> 00:30:02.560
for the larger H's are dependent upon the
weight and depth.

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00:30:03.200 --> 00:30:06.219
FYI,
the term depth is commonly used as a

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00:30:06.219 --> 00:30:08.160
synonym for height.

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00:30:08.720 --> 00:30:16.806
Therefore when figuring out the web depth,
just measure the height of the web. And

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00:30:16.806 --> 00:30:18.680
back to the tariff,

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00:30:18.680 --> 00:30:25.352
I've highlighted the subheadings with the
height and weight requirement, and just

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00:30:25.352 --> 00:30:30.789
keep in mind this is all in the not
further work than hot-rolled,

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00:30:30.789 --> 00:30:33.920
hot-drawn or extruded section of 7216.

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00:30:38.280 --> 00:30:41.177
Lastly,
in the stainless steel and other alloy

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00:30:41.177 --> 00:30:44.383
provisions,
the only measurement we have to contend

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00:30:44.383 --> 00:30:46.480
with is the maximum cross-section.

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00:30:47.320 --> 00:30:51.839
This dimension has been interpreted as
being the largest measurement through a

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00:30:51.839 --> 00:30:52.640
solid section.

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00:30:53.120 --> 00:30:58.145
Here is an illustration of how to measure
the maximum cross-section of the

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00:30:58.145 --> 00:31:02.701
specially shaped section,
and this New York ruling number provides

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00:31:02.701 --> 00:31:03.840
more information (NY I88455).

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00:31:11.600 --> 00:31:16.680
The explanatory note also describes bulb
angles, which can be seen here.

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00:31:17.600 --> 00:31:24.309
Headquarters Ruling H3O7939 provides
instructive analysis on bulb angles, shapes

8333d60e-e374-461c-9603-38d32402662b-1
00:31:24.309 --> 00:31:25.400
and sections.

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00:31:30.440 --> 00:31:34.430
The last portion of the explanatory note
for Chapter 72,

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00:31:34.430 --> 00:31:40.240
Note 1(n) provides examples of different
applications of angle shapes and sections.

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00:31:40.760 --> 00:31:45.284
The heavier shapes and sections are used
in construction of building, bridges,

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00:31:45.284 --> 00:31:49.809
ships, etc., and as you can see,
there are some examples here of that type

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00:31:49.809 --> 00:31:50.440
of product.

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00:31:55.480 --> 00:32:00.870
The lighter products are used in the
manufacture of agricultural implements,

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00:32:00.870 --> 00:32:05.000
machinery, automobiles, fences, furniture,
curtain tracks,

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00:32:05.000 --> 00:32:08.080
and there could be numerous other
articles.

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00:32:16.440 --> 00:32:21.472
Angles, shapes and sections can ultimately
be used in machinery, structures,

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00:32:21.472 --> 00:32:24.760
etc.,
as indicated by the explanatory notes.

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00:32:25.280 --> 00:32:29.600
The next few slides will provide case
studies on two headquarters rulings.

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00:32:30.040 --> 00:32:35.013
Both rulings address products that were
classified as machine parts but were

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00:32:35.013 --> 00:32:39.986
subsequently revoked and classified and
heading 7216 for angles, shapes and

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00:32:39.986 --> 00:32:40.560
sections.

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00:32:41.680 --> 00:32:48.148
The original New York ruling classified
unfinished forklift masts and finger bars

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00:32:48.148 --> 00:32:52.960
in subheading 8431.20.0000,
which provides for parts of machinery.

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00:32:53.800 --> 00:33:00.098
Prior to this headquarters ruling,
CBP classified similar articles under GRI

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00:33:00.098 --> 00:33:01.080
2(a) as parts.

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00:33:01.800 --> 00:33:06.112
Please note classification of any
merchandise is based on its imported

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00:33:06.112 --> 00:33:06.720
condition.

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00:33:07.160 --> 00:33:10.600
Each importation will be on a case by
case basis.

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00:33:11.520 --> 00:33:15.077
In regarding this headquarters ruling, at
importation,

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00:33:15.077 --> 00:33:18.240
the mast rails and finger bars are
incomplete.

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00:33:18.800 --> 00:33:24.146
They were imported cut to a fixed length
or in lengths designed to fit into

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00:33:24.146 --> 00:33:24.920
a container.

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00:33:25.680 --> 00:33:30.677
They were not ready for direct use and
they had the final approximate shape of

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00:33:30.677 --> 00:33:31.880
the finished parts.

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00:33:38.360 --> 00:33:45.024
Headquarters ruling H3O3762 determined
that the classification decision of

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00:33:45.024 --> 00:33:50.000
subheading 8431.20, as machine parts,
was incorrect.

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00:33:52.800 --> 00:33:58.290
The mask beams and finger bars are
considered steel special profile shapes

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00:33:58.290 --> 00:34:02.535
of subheading 7216.50,
which provides for angles, shapes and

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00:34:02.535 --> 00:34:07.440
sections not further work than hot-rolled,
hot drawn, or extruded.

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00:34:08.200 --> 00:34:12.318
The beams and bars may ultimately be
destined for incorporation into a

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00:34:12.318 --> 00:34:12.840
forklift,

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00:34:13.200 --> 00:34:17.720
however, in the condition as imported,
they are not identifiable as such.

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00:34:18.560 --> 00:34:23.454
In the condition as imported,
the merchandise are bundles of beams and

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00:34:23.454 --> 00:34:28.141
bars of various sizes that meet Chapter
72 note 1(n) terms of angles,

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00:34:28.141 --> 00:34:29.520
shapes and sections.

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00:34:30.000 --> 00:34:32.864
Therefore,
the goods are classified under GRI 1

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00:34:32.864 --> 00:34:36.760
since the beams meet the terms of the
heading and the chapter note.

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00:34:38.960 --> 00:34:42.800
I would like to point out that this
headquarters rolling is a very good read.

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00:34:43.200 --> 00:34:47.839
There is a section that goes into more
detail as to why the masts and bars are

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00:34:47.839 --> 00:34:50.040
not considered parts of heading 8431.

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00:34:50.640 --> 00:34:54.680
This is especially important to importers
bringing in steel components for goods.

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00:34:55.120 --> 00:34:59.640
The components being imported may not be
considered parts of an article.

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00:35:00.520 --> 00:35:05.385
Headquarters determined that the mast
rails and finger bars only qualify to be

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00:35:05.385 --> 00:35:10.374
parts of a forklift if they bear a direct
relationship to the forklift such that

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00:35:10.374 --> 00:35:14.439
the good is the primary article of which
the item is a component.

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00:35:14.960 --> 00:35:18.834
Specifically,
the beams were not welded to the plates

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00:35:18.834 --> 00:35:24.719
and bars necessary to create the shape
and dimensions of the inner, intermediate,

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00:35:24.719 --> 00:35:26.800
or outer welding of the mast.

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00:35:27.440 --> 00:35:31.844
The finger bars were not welded to the
frame or attachment between the carriage

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00:35:31.844 --> 00:35:32.560
and the mast.

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00:35:33.040 --> 00:35:37.983
The beams and bars do not possess the
characteristics that dedicate them for

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00:35:37.983 --> 00:35:43.184
use in a forklift truck or even for the
weldment of the lifting mast or carriage

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00:35:43.184 --> 00:35:45.560
based on their condition as imported.

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00:35:50.400 --> 00:35:55.256
This headquarters ruling,
H3O4529, is a similar importation scenario

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00:35:55.256 --> 00:35:58.880
that we just discussed on forklift mast
and bars.

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00:35:59.360 --> 00:36:04.945
This ruling involved the revocation of a
headquarters ruling and a New York ruling

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00:36:04.945 --> 00:36:08.916
for steel T sections,
which will be used as elevator guide

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00:36:08.916 --> 00:36:09.320
rails.

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00:36:09.840 --> 00:36:15.440
The T sections were classified in
subheading 8431.30 as parts of machinery.

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00:36:16.640 --> 00:36:20.835
This headquarters ruling determined that
the articles at issue were not parts of

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00:36:20.835 --> 00:36:21.360
machinery.

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00:36:23.640 --> 00:36:27.384
In summary,
the headquarters ruling determined that

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00:36:27.384 --> 00:36:31.560
the T sections at importation are not
parts of elevators.

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00:36:31.840 --> 00:36:37.960
Even after machining operations
such as straightening, planning, milling,

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00:36:37.960 --> 00:36:43.280
and painting to prevent rust,
the merchandise remains a T-shaped section

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00:36:43.600 --> 00:36:49.920
classifiable and heading 7216, and meets
the definition of Chapter 72, note 1(n).

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00:36:50.400 --> 00:36:55.390
The section has not been combined with
any other section or fishplates,

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00:36:55.390 --> 00:37:00.313
nor has it been combined with brackets,
braces for control elements,

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00:37:00.313 --> 00:37:04.141
roller clamps,
or other materials that make the section

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00:37:04.141 --> 00:37:07.560
dedicated to use as a guide rail for an
elevator.

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00:37:13.840 --> 00:37:18.139
The two previous case studies on
headquarters ruling are instructed for

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00:37:18.139 --> 00:37:22.080
components that will eventually
eventually be parts of a machine.

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00:37:22.920 --> 00:37:28.664
However, in the condition as imported,
they were classified by GRI 1 and met the

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00:37:28.664 --> 00:37:31.360
terms of heading 7216 as we discussed.

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00:37:31.920 --> 00:37:34.307
Now,
we will discuss an overview of when an

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00:37:34.307 --> 00:37:37.346
angle, shape,
or section is considered prepared for use

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00:37:37.346 --> 00:37:38.160
in a structure.

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00:37:39.040 --> 00:37:42.056
Hence,
the EN states products of this heading

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00:37:42.056 --> 00:37:47.106
may have been subjected to working,
such as drilling and punching or surface

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00:37:47.106 --> 00:37:50.123
treatments,
as long as they do not assume the

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00:37:50.123 --> 00:37:51.960
character of other headings.

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00:37:56.680 --> 00:37:59.880
If they do not assume the character of
other headings,

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00:37:59.880 --> 00:38:04.071
the angles, shapes or sections are
classifiable in one of three places: in

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00:38:04.071 --> 00:38:07.679
the non-alloy provision,
the stainless steel provision, or the

7b8dc58f-4943-4227-8970-fc1c3130d152-3
00:38:07.679 --> 00:38:08.960
other alloy provision.

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00:38:11.280 --> 00:38:14.865
Remember,
angles, shapes and sections are also used

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00:38:14.865 --> 00:38:19.240
in structures, machines,
etc. As the explanatory states,

b71d2367-743d-4dd9-97f0-6c64a47ef560-0
00:38:19.560 --> 00:38:22.826
heavier angle shapes and sections such as
girders,

b71d2367-743d-4dd9-97f0-6c64a47ef560-1
00:38:22.826 --> 00:38:28.015
beams and pillars and joists are used in
the construction of bridges, buildings,

b71d2367-743d-4dd9-97f0-6c64a47ef560-2
00:38:28.015 --> 00:38:29.040
ships, etc.

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00:38:36.680 --> 00:38:41.368
And as I stated earlier,
the last factor in proper classification

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00:38:41.368 --> 00:38:45.376
of an angle, shape,
or section hinges on whether or not it

007e8a2f-9596-4302-8f0c-212237448425-2
00:38:45.376 --> 00:38:46.600
has been advanced.

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00:38:47.040 --> 00:38:50.348
Keeping that in mind,
I am now going to focus on what I believe

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00:38:50.348 --> 00:38:53.760
to be the most interesting aspect of an
angle, shape, or section.

bec1415f-93a5-4b4b-bbc3-597d3c5c8146-0
00:38:54.160 --> 00:38:57.807
That is, whether or not my angle,
shape or section was assumed the

bec1415f-93a5-4b4b-bbc3-597d3c5c8146-1
00:38:57.807 --> 00:39:00.040
character or products of another heading.

bb2ca02a-17d8-4e4c-b7b5-0a1f7af27be6-0
00:39:01.160 --> 00:39:05.617
The explanatory notes tell us that these
goods may be advanced in some way by

bb2ca02a-17d8-4e4c-b7b5-0a1f7af27be6-1
00:39:05.617 --> 00:39:07.560
working and our surface treatment.

f4060fb9-d24a-43ef-9956-60ea648f10e7-0
00:39:08.040 --> 00:39:09.280
But to what extent?

1ca41cce-f01e-44e2-b74e-3e2fabb86a9b-0
00:39:09.600 --> 00:39:12.560
Let's take a look again at heading 7216.

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00:39:13.120 --> 00:39:16.111
Obviously,
these products can be drilled or punched

6219e790-d309-4da2-8dcb-7baf5a51de28-1
00:39:16.111 --> 00:39:17.320
or notched or coated.

51201434-5c42-46dc-8fa3-9945a4fef5b2-0
00:39:18.120 --> 00:39:21.363
So what does it take to assume the
character of another heading,

51201434-5c42-46dc-8fa3-9945a4fef5b2-1
00:39:21.363 --> 00:39:22.960
and exactly what does that mean?

651380da-5bf5-4c94-ba0e-5311de7272d7-0
00:39:23.640 --> 00:39:28.304
In addition to the welded products and
sheet piling I mentioned earlier,

651380da-5bf5-4c94-ba0e-5311de7272d7-1
00:39:28.304 --> 00:39:33.417
the ENs tell us that articles prepared
for use in structures are excluded from

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00:39:33.417 --> 00:39:34.119
Chapter 72.

0367e457-7f56-4919-be24-e90cfb03490b-0
00:39:34.920 --> 00:39:38.962
How advanced can an angle,
shape or section be and still remain in

0367e457-7f56-4919-be24-e90cfb03490b-1
00:39:38.962 --> 00:39:40.800
the designated steel headings?

29c6efbf-cfa7-46de-81d4-0ba1768b47e7-0
00:39:41.800 --> 00:39:44.080
Obviously, we draw upon our common sense,

25fe4e75-886c-4333-8692-7a9ad7f45133-0
00:39:44.480 --> 00:39:47.340
we look at legal notes,
the explanatory notes,

25fe4e75-886c-4333-8692-7a9ad7f45133-1
00:39:47.340 --> 00:39:48.680
and to pass precedent.

04f52d8e-c984-4499-be8e-2926f8bf6d8c-0
00:39:49.080 --> 00:39:53.627
The next few slides will help make this
topic a bit more clear and provide you

04f52d8e-c984-4499-be8e-2926f8bf6d8c-1
00:39:53.627 --> 00:39:58.117
with guidance on classifying angle shapes
and sections that have been further

04f52d8e-c984-4499-be8e-2926f8bf6d8c-2
00:39:58.117 --> 00:39:58.520
worked.

9585e06d-e988-452a-a5bc-89f77f43a750-0
00:40:02.640 --> 00:40:09.605
Here we have headquarters ruling 965792,
which concerns H beams that are hot-

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00:40:09.605 --> 00:40:14.160
rolled, cut to length, coped,
frilled and painted.

9954743b-fbc7-4c0c-b321-2202d001815c-0
00:40:14.960 --> 00:40:20.720
The issue is whether the H beams are
further worked than hot-rolled for

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00:40:20.720 --> 00:40:26.480
heading 7216 purposes, and if not,
whether they are prepared for use in

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00:40:26.480 --> 00:40:28.720
structures under heading

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00:40:28.720 --> 00:40:29.120
7308.

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00:40:29.960 --> 00:40:34.771
This image on the page is a
representative example of the type of H

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00:40:34.771 --> 00:40:36.560
beam addressed in the ruling.

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00:40:38.840 --> 00:40:46.227
The Headquarters ruling determined that,
unless the context provides otherwise,

897b7d34-00d4-440b-8a70-3d78cac5cf4e-1
00:40:46.227 --> 00:40:53.240
steel products of Chapter 72 can be
subject to further working operations.

fd7a4f5d-80d4-4f34-bbc5-7a86429c918e-0
00:40:53.960 --> 00:40:59.400
The H beams in this ruling have been
drilled and coded and are precluded from

fd7a4f5d-80d4-4f34-bbc5-7a86429c918e-1
00:40:59.400 --> 00:41:04.014
classification in 7216.33,
which provides for not further work than

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00:41:04.014 --> 00:41:06.080
hot-rolled, drawn or extruded.

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00:41:07.080 --> 00:41:10.909
Next,
articles prepared for use in structures

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00:41:10.909 --> 00:41:17.320
are expressly excluded from heading 7216
and are referred to heading 7308.

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00:41:17.920 --> 00:41:21.212
Again,
unless the context provides otherwise,

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00:41:21.212 --> 00:41:26.794
the steel products in Chapter 72 can be
subject to further working operations

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00:41:26.794 --> 00:41:31.160
that include both surface and mechanical
working operations.

07a5bd68-504f-4d78-b043-a4a6e564e5f6-0
00:41:32.440 --> 00:41:37.887
This headquarters ruling determine
concerning heading 7308 inasmuch as

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00:41:37.887 --> 00:41:43.923
drilling or punching holes in a beam are
allowable processes for angle shapes and

07a5bd68-504f-4d78-b043-a4a6e564e5f6-2
00:41:43.923 --> 00:41:48.781
sections in heading 7216,
it is difficult to argue that those same

07a5bd68-504f-4d78-b043-a4a6e564e5f6-3
00:41:48.781 --> 00:41:53.639
processes identify the H beams as
prepared for use in structures.

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00:41:54.280 --> 00:41:59.543
The more logical interpretation is that
angles, shapes and sections that have

69cbfe8e-f2e5-4a55-8729-24c4a3ebf7d1-1
00:41:59.543 --> 00:42:03.628
plates, stiffeners,
or other structural elements bolted or

69cbfe8e-f2e5-4a55-8729-24c4a3ebf7d1-2
00:42:03.628 --> 00:42:08.961
welded onto them are prepared for use in
structures and are classifiable in

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00:42:08.961 --> 00:42:10.000
heading 7308.

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00:42:10.920 --> 00:42:16.528
The subject H beams of this ruling were
not so processed and are not provided for

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00:42:16.528 --> 00:42:17.760
in heading 7308.

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00:42:18.360 --> 00:42:20.800
Therefore,
they were classified in subheading

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00:42:21.000 --> 00:42:23.640
7216.99.00.

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00:42:28.480 --> 00:42:32.600
These next few slides will help visualize
the case study that we just discussed.

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00:42:33.120 --> 00:42:36.428
First,
we have a straightforward H beam

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00:42:36.428 --> 00:42:38.000
classified in 7216.

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00:42:42.920 --> 00:42:48.728
After we have reviewed, drilling and
punching are allowable processes and

3d85c2be-555d-47e1-bbf2-e32c3edcd367-1
00:42:48.728 --> 00:42:50.640
angles, shapes and sections.

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00:42:51.600 --> 00:42:56.740
This beam has been cut to length,
it has been notched and drilled and it is

6fc435ec-0dab-481f-bb8e-a3dd28d6d066-1
00:42:56.740 --> 00:42:59.040
still classified in heading 7216.

070e3052-9e71-4ad0-b68f-8c500b3404c8-0
00:42:59.840 --> 00:43:05.200
This is a perfect example of what
keeps this worked beam in 7216.

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00:43:09.560 --> 00:43:14.245
Now these beams have been fabricated by
adding weldments and plates which have

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00:43:14.245 --> 00:43:16.440
prepared them for use in a structure.

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00:43:17.560 --> 00:43:21.882
The first image, top left,
shows plates and a weldment have been

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00:43:21.882 --> 00:43:23.080
added to the beam.

4dc38e70-25fa-4e4d-a4bd-2db09d24906d-0
00:43:23.760 --> 00:43:27.760
The second picture, top right,
shows the beam has been cut,

a4ce24c4-4c0a-4a85-9d0e-0a40481d2448-0
00:43:28.120 --> 00:43:31.786
a plate and weldments have been added to
this beam also,

a4ce24c4-4c0a-4a85-9d0e-0a40481d2448-1
00:43:31.786 --> 00:43:36.932
and the third picture at the bottom left
shows a base plate and a weldment have

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00:43:36.932 --> 00:43:37.640
been added.

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00:43:38.520 --> 00:43:41.354
In sum,
these beams have assumed the character of

59ac3b94-b2b4-4062-83e7-a64c63b1d69e-1
00:43:41.354 --> 00:43:45.265
another heading and are therefore
considered prepared for use in the

59ac3b94-b2b4-4062-83e7-a64c63b1d69e-2
00:43:45.265 --> 00:43:47.759
structure in classified and heading
7308.

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00:43:48.800 --> 00:43:52.955
And before we wrap up the classification
portion of the presentation,

581f07f7-b2ad-40da-ba41-f5b08dba42f4-1
00:43:52.955 --> 00:43:54.440
just a few parting words.

8737fff1-de1c-4b5c-8f64-0d1f6f436c96-0
00:43:54.800 --> 00:43:59.445
I'm sure we can all agree that finding
the proper place in the tariff for angles,

8737fff1-de1c-4b5c-8f64-0d1f6f436c96-1
00:43:59.445 --> 00:44:02.000
shapes and sections can be tricky at
times.

e4d8ae82-08fe-4641-89f1-a4ebbf8f9e8c-0
00:44:02.520 --> 00:44:03.120
That is why.

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00:44:03.680 --> 00:44:08.924
That is why we cannot stress enough to
you that each product should be taken on

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00:44:08.924 --> 00:44:12.596
its own merits,
that classification determinations must

79f5c7d6-4422-455d-91ed-c5d1d9cdf8ed-2
00:44:12.596 --> 00:44:16.201
be made on a case by case basis,
and most importantly,

79f5c7d6-4422-455d-91ed-c5d1d9cdf8ed-3
00:44:16.201 --> 00:44:21.446
that each set of circumstances absolutely,
positively must be viewed from every

79f5c7d6-4422-455d-91ed-c5d1d9cdf8ed-4
00:44:21.446 --> 00:44:21.839
angle.

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00:44:26.840 --> 00:44:31.550
And we can't talk about the
classification of steel products without

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00:44:31.550 --> 00:44:34.963
mentioning Section 301,
Section 232 duties,

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00:44:34.963 --> 00:44:39.400
as well as other increased duties from
China, Mexico and Canada.

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00:44:40.440 --> 00:44:45.115
This homepage displays the current
version of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule

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00:44:45.115 --> 00:44:47.240
and we are currently at Revision 5.

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00:44:53.560 --> 00:44:57.501
For section
301 and 232 duties, always refer to the

2d0acf55-a471-4023-a47e-88853523c6e3-1
00:44:57.501 --> 00:44:59.200
superscript to guide you.

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00:45:00.120 --> 00:45:10.600
As you can see here, for 7216, we have 4, 3,
and 1. Superscript

53cb3f20-c926-4499-995b-6a91ff3aba02-0
00:45:10.600 --> 00:45:13.640
one and three refers to section 301
duties.

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00:45:14.160 --> 00:45:17.280
Superscript 4 indicates Section 232.

3af6df8c-0e87-40a2-97c6-13138faa4a2a-0
00:45:17.760 --> 00:45:21.486
It is noted
highlighted in yellow of US Note 16 that

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00:45:21.486 --> 00:45:26.937
three subheadings are not subject to
Section 232, and this Excel chart provides

3af6df8c-0e87-40a2-97c6-13138faa4a2a-2
00:45:26.937 --> 00:45:32.320
a snapshot of the current duties that can
apply to angles, shapes and sections.

093dc0ea-457a-4e0e-8916-327fe3bb1650-0
00:45:33.200 --> 00:45:37.870
Currently there are no anti-dumping/
countervailing cases that involve angles,

093dc0ea-457a-4e0e-8916-327fe3bb1650-1
00:45:37.870 --> 00:45:39.960
shapes and sections in Chapter 72.

44e3001b-35ca-4df4-a738-661cf346816f-0
00:45:46.720 --> 00:45:51.846
The Office of Trade at Headquarters has
been working diligently to send out CSMS

44e3001b-35ca-4df4-a738-661cf346816f-1
00:45:51.846 --> 00:45:55.960
messages, providing guidance on the most
recent tariff increases.

6ac4de11-0363-405e-81fb-28cff9e9849b-0
00:45:56.520 --> 00:46:01.995
The most up to date messages regarding
Section 301, 

6ac4de11-0363-405e-81fb-28cff9e9849b-1
00:46:01.995 --> 00:46:07.320
Section 232, and other trade remedies are
noted on the next few slides.

ee38a178-fda6-4fbd-9fb3-f4e866e1d7a0-0
00:46:07.840 --> 00:46:11.160
Please keep in mind that duties are
subject to change at any time.

191142f8-4558-4f9a-828d-796550a9bdfd-0
00:46:11.680 --> 00:46:15.812
It is pertinent to always check the
latest news from the White House at

191142f8-4558-4f9a-828d-796550a9bdfd-1
00:46:15.812 --> 00:46:16.960
whitehouse.gov/news.

9456943a-453f-4337-b254-4b864c5671b5-0
00:46:17.720 --> 00:46:24.609
All CSMS messages, and the Federal
Register. Lists 1, 2, 3, and 4A are still in

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00:46:24.609 --> 00:46:27.480
effect for Section 3O1 duties.

778e71be-2a67-4f50-a5a9-a418e683d948-0
00:46:28.160 --> 00:46:34.140
Please note that over 300 tariff numbers
subject to Section 301 duties

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00:46:34.140 --> 00:46:36.160
increased from 7.5 to 25%.

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00:46:36.760 --> 00:46:42.460
Several numbers in Chapter 72 were
affected by this change,

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00:46:42.460 --> 00:46:48.160
and as you can see,
there's an example here for this at the

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00:46:48.160 --> 00:46:54.240
bottom of the slide for 7216.99.
For Section 232 duties,

500974c9-fd0e-4791-afae-32211e25c033-0
00:46:54.600 --> 00:47:00.760
Proclamation 10896 removes exemptions,
quotas and exclusions.

1be7da77-62c7-4431-887f-6de957b7c816-0
00:47:01.400 --> 00:47:06.493
Please note that Section 232 exclusions
that have already been granted will

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00:47:06.493 --> 00:47:09.978
remain in effect until after their
expiration date,

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00:47:09.978 --> 00:47:14.201
until their expiration date,
or until their excluded volume is

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00:47:14.201 --> 00:47:16.480
exhausted, whichever occurs first.

95a99274-5e45-4330-863f-eb834cdefb98-0
00:47:17.320 --> 00:47:24.697
The Proclamation reimposes tariffs on all
countries that had been previously exempt,

95a99274-5e45-4330-863f-eb834cdefb98-1
00:47:24.697 --> 00:47:31.120
such as Argentina, Australia, Canada,
Mexico, the EU, Ukraine and the UK.

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00:47:31.880 --> 00:47:34.080
All general approved exclusions,

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00:47:34.080 --> 00:47:35.960
the GAEs, have been revoked.

794ae84f-c9fc-4798-9fce-591a91b1c266-0
00:47:36.840 --> 00:47:43.296
The proclamation also contains derivative
steel articles that are subject to 25%

794ae84f-c9fc-4798-9fce-591a91b1c266-1
00:47:43.296 --> 00:47:47.920
duty. For steel derivative articles
outside of Chapter 73,

1d1bc3c4-68bf-424b-b8d5-11070b8256c4-0
00:47:48.720 --> 00:47:54.160
the 25% duty is to be reported based on
the value of the steel content.

1255048d-cbe5-44e7-a911-6d41180a0c9a-0
00:47:54.880 --> 00:47:58.022
However,
derivative steel articles processed in

1255048d-cbe5-44e7-a911-6d41180a0c9a-1
00:47:58.022 --> 00:48:03.130
another country from steel articles that
were melted and poured in the US, are

1255048d-cbe5-44e7-a911-6d41180a0c9a-2
00:48:03.130 --> 00:48:05.159
exempt from Section 232 duties.

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00:48:06.280 --> 00:48:11.921
And the second CSMS message noted on this
screen ending in -423 confirms that the

9ab8c8b3-fe97-4aa9-a379-e7b6b5e0c325-1
00:48:11.921 --> 00:48:17.351
Secretary of Commerce has certified the
collection of the 25% import duty on

9ab8c8b3-fe97-4aa9-a379-e7b6b5e0c325-2
00:48:17.351 --> 00:48:22.640
certain imports of steel and derivative
steel articles from all countries.

c4771313-d0c5-4b5f-9acd-8df7dc6c18ac-0
00:48:23.120 --> 00:48:26.200
All necessary Chapter 99 numbers are
provided.

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00:48:26.560 --> 00:48:30.960
The message includes detailed entry
reporting instructions for your reference.

1710bd61-e63a-4cbd-89d6-531ead240c2b-0
00:48:31.400 --> 00:48:35.512
And as a reminder,
the country of melt and pour is required on

1710bd61-e63a-4cbd-89d6-531ead240c2b-1
00:48:35.512 --> 00:48:37.400
the entry for all countries.

a7c24baf-df20-45c5-9740-c43bce71d5c2-0
00:48:38.440 --> 00:48:43.004
And I also wanted to note there are two
PDF documents in the CSMS message that

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00:48:43.004 --> 00:48:44.680
will be very helpful for you.

14c30877-eaf2-42b3-8f3e-452dd155dfec-0
00:48:47.640 --> 00:48:49.600
This is a snippet.

64c1d32e-47b4-4aa6-8f8a-19184a2fcf5c-0
00:48:49.600 --> 00:48:54.405
The last bullet point on the previous
page mentioned the section 232 chart which

64c1d32e-47b4-4aa6-8f8a-19184a2fcf5c-1
00:48:54.405 --> 00:48:55.440
is a Quick guide.

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00:48:56.000 --> 00:49:01.320
This is a snippet of the
Steel 232 section of the document.

cf200641-015e-4ff6-b2d4-9efcfea97e28-0
00:49:01.920 --> 00:49:05.400
This is very useful regarding 232.

d50ae3c6-7e11-4ff1-bb71-7a23693af858-0
00:49:05.640 --> 00:49:10.760
And the Quick guide also lists aluminum
232 rates and chapter 99 numbers.

27ea41fe-b5de-47c6-b290-7d0ead94795f-0
00:49:11.160 --> 00:49:13.920
I have personally printed this out and
keep this at my desk.

7e7d2952-b0f4-4496-9adc-fa031c6520bc-0
00:49:17.000 --> 00:49:22.474
And before we move on to the summary of
additional duties from Mexico,

7e7d2952-b0f4-4496-9adc-fa031c6520bc-1
00:49:22.474 --> 00:49:26.637
Canada and China,
I want to highlight that structures

7e7d2952-b0f4-4496-9adc-fa031c6520bc-2
00:49:26.637 --> 00:49:31.571
classifiable in heading 7308 are now
subject to Section 232 

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00:49:31.571 --> 00:49:37.200
duties under Proclamation 10896,
Annex One, under derivatives of 25%.

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00:49:41.280 --> 00:49:44.845
On March 4th,
an additional 25% duty was imposed on

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00:49:44.845 --> 00:49:47.040
products from Mexico and Canada.

63390140-c794-497f-afd9-300098cedbc0-0
00:49:47.640 --> 00:49:53.240
Goods that qualify for USMCA are exempt
from the 25% duty rate.

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00:49:53.680 --> 00:49:59.160
Please refer to the CSMS message
note for further information.

73e11c94-45a3-4269-a493-b87a3557b52f-0
00:50:06.030 --> 00:50:09.790
Products from China and Hong Kong are
subject to additional duties.

eda869df-a5ce-4162-b435-18e767ea35aa-0
00:50:10.440 --> 00:50:15.080
Please note that from February 4th to
March 3rd, the additional duty was 10%.

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00:50:15.280 --> 00:50:18.160
On March 4th, the duty increased to 20%.

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00:50:19.240 --> 00:50:24.157
Keep in mind that the tariff rates are
cumulative with all other tariffs that

cf1b8382-e19d-468e-969e-a192413ec906-1
00:50:24.157 --> 00:50:28.760
would apply to the imported goods,
including existing Section 301,

5c9d4f8c-5814-47ee-8358-4c60c3d09716-0
00:50:29.200 --> 00:50:35.381
Section 3O2, any anti-dumping or
countervailing duties. For example,

5c9d4f8c-5814-47ee-8358-4c60c3d09716-1
00:50:35.381 --> 00:50:42.927
a steel product from China classified and
heading 7216 can be subject to section

5c9d4f8c-5814-47ee-8358-4c60c3d09716-2
00:50:42.927 --> 00:50:48.290
301 of 25%,
Section 232 of 25% and additional duties

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from China and Hong Kong of 20%.

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And circumstances are always changing.

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So I strongly urge you to keep current
with the tariff and proclamations.

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You really need to keep a watchful eye
out for this stuff.

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We are just about at the end of the
presentation and the key take away when

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classifying angles, shapes and sections is
to know 1) the chemistry,

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2) the method of manufacture,
3) the shape and size and 4)

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if and or how they have been further
worked.

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And of course,
always know the applicable trade remedies

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when importing steel into the to the
United States.

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In the beginning of the presentation,
I outlined the binding ruling process.

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We highly encourage you to submit a
binding ruling.

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The questions noted on the slide will
help us determine the classification of

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your steel product and we really need a
detailed description.

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We need to know the type of steel,
we need to know the chemistry,

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we need measurements.

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We really need the manufacturing process.

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One process in the manufacturing can
change the classification.

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We need to know if it's been hot-worked
or cold-worked, has it been painted,

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has it been drilled?

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Has is the product made to a spec, and we
really need photos of various angles.

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Here are some useful websites that you
may find helpful.

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And here is my contact information as
well as National Import Specialist

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Associate Michael Volpe.

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We work together on the steel team and
he was instrumental in putting this

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presentation together.

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And that brings us to the end of today's
webinar on the classification of angles,

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shapes or sections.

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This page also has the continuing
education credit and I will give the

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credit number for the people that are
that have called in on the phone.

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And that code is CBP-032025-
6-0025.

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And Please note the preferred mechanism
that will offer a detailed constructive

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analysis of your classification concern
would be to initiate a binding ruling.

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I will try to address a few questions now.

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Please note certain questions will
require additional research.

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Thank you very much for your time and
attention.

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Denise,
we only have time for one question that

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would be on slide 58.

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Could an H beam be processed far enough to
be classified under 7308?

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It would really depend on the
circumstances.

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I'm sorry, it was slide 58?
Correct. Trying to bring that slide up.

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OK,
it would really depend on the

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circumstances.

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And as you can see,
this beam is just a plain beam.

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But when we go to slide 61,
you see how this the beams have been

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fabricated to make them prepared for use.

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And because it's a general question,
it would be best for you to send me an

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e-mail or to submit a binding ruling and
we can help you with that.

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Can you put up your e-mail address again?

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I think that's all the time we have for
questions.

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OK, and here's my contact information.

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And if you don't mind,
can you move to the next slide for the

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continuing education crew?

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Thank you.

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OK, thank you very much, Denise.

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Again,
I just want to repeat the code for those

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on the phone.

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That code is CBP-032025-6-0025.

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Thank you for attending today's webinar.

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This will conclude our webinar for this
afternoon.

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This is a reminder that this webinar will
be posted on the CBP website.

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Thank you for joining us and enjoy the
rest of your day.