WEBVTT d4240299-785a-4bf3-a6ef-34a2200dc942-0 00:00:00.040 --> 00:00:04.473 Good afternoon, I am Chrissi Guth with CBP's Office of Trade d4240299-785a-4bf3-a6ef-34a2200dc942-1 00:00:04.473 --> 00:00:05.200 Relations. 1cb609d0-d03b-43ab-94f7-2190bcf3e3ef-0 00:00:05.720 --> 00:00:09.160 Today's webinar is on other articles of aluminum. 239edd6e-fb9a-4a08-b9d5-c3ee675ff0dd-0 00:00:09.960 --> 00:00:14.840 This webinar is a part of the NCSD's 2024 webinar series. d366906d-275c-4ca8-9efe-7f6a48c8b061-0 00:00:15.560 --> 00:00:18.139 Please be mindful that you will be on mute during the d366906d-275c-4ca8-9efe-7f6a48c8b061-1 00:00:18.139 --> 00:00:18.760 presentation. 1100e2ad-ee90-46bd-b3e8-d4a73b6f578d-0 00:00:19.120 --> 00:00:22.070 Therefore, we ask that you please submit any questions you 1100e2ad-ee90-46bd-b3e8-d4a73b6f578d-1 00:00:22.070 --> 00:00:23.320 have in the chat feature. 2c14801f-9251-4673-94b9-e3de19a6e584-0 00:00:23.960 --> 00:00:28.075 If you plan to request the optional CCS 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9800b417-8ebb-40d6-bb68-ba3f316c418d-0 00:00:55.880 --> 00:00:57.240 Welcome to our webinar. cafa2c94-e212-4ca3-8821-216ec2d58075-0 00:00:57.800 --> 00:01:03.320 My name is Anne Taub and I'm National Import Specialist 113. ef629f6c-c9ce-4127-96ea-c96df7c1e505-0 00:01:04.320 --> 00:01:09.676 The merchandise at our office handles, includes other articles ef629f6c-c9ce-4127-96ea-c96df7c1e505-1 00:01:09.676 --> 00:01:14.947 of base metal, which includes iron, steel, aluminum, copper, ef629f6c-c9ce-4127-96ea-c96df7c1e505-2 00:01:14.947 --> 00:01:20.390 zinc and titanium, metal springs and leaves for springs, other ef629f6c-c9ce-4127-96ea-c96df7c1e505-3 00:01:20.390 --> 00:01:25.747 test articles, flexible tubing of base metal, tanks, fats and ef629f6c-c9ce-4127-96ea-c96df7c1e505-4 00:01:25.747 --> 00:01:30.240 containers of aluminum, watches, clocks and timers. b2de97ac-78de-4c1d-9e20-2c0328905463-0 00:01:30.920 --> 00:01:36.149 Today we will be discussing the classification of other articles b2de97ac-78de-4c1d-9e20-2c0328905463-1 00:01:36.149 --> 00:01:41.298 of aluminum that are classified in one of the subheadings under b2de97ac-78de-4c1d-9e20-2c0328905463-2 00:01:41.298 --> 00:01:45.160 heading 7616 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule. 0bcfe8c0-387f-4254-96a1-6d8e9ea5bf89-0 00:01:45.760 --> 00:01:50.215 We will review section and chapter notes that identify 0bcfe8c0-387f-4254-96a1-6d8e9ea5bf89-1 00:01:50.215 --> 00:01:55.318 articles that are included and articles that are excluded from 0bcfe8c0-387f-4254-96a1-6d8e9ea5bf89-2 00:01:55.318 --> 00:02:00.178 classification under heading 7616, which provides for other 0bcfe8c0-387f-4254-96a1-6d8e9ea5bf89-3 00:02:00.178 --> 00:02:01.880 articles of aluminum. 8a8a36a9-3676-4843-8e12-b406d6191e96-0 00:02:02.440 --> 00:02:05.560 I will also refer to the explanatory notes. 01eaabc8-a1f7-4966-99c2-56b06a3a2386-0 00:02:06.320 --> 00:02:10.740 We will we will review some of the subheadings for other 01eaabc8-a1f7-4966-99c2-56b06a3a2386-1 00:02:10.740 --> 00:02:15.315 articles of aluminum and provide examples of articles that 01eaabc8-a1f7-4966-99c2-56b06a3a2386-2 00:02:15.315 --> 00:02:20.124 Customs and Border Protection has determined or classified in 01eaabc8-a1f7-4966-99c2-56b06a3a2386-3 00:02:20.124 --> 00:02:21.520 those subheadings. be6f330a-b416-44b6-bfa9-4faf57b8cbea-0 00:02:22.200 --> 00:02:26.388 I will focus on those subheadings for which our office be6f330a-b416-44b6-bfa9-4faf57b8cbea-1 00:02:26.388 --> 00:02:30.120 most often sees products and receives questions. b9412035-dbe0-450e-8252-7960e22daca0-0 00:02:30.560 --> 00:02:35.670 Please note that the heading and subheadings for other articles b9412035-dbe0-450e-8252-7960e22daca0-1 00:02:35.670 --> 00:02:40.061 of aluminum are basket or residual provisions, and the b9412035-dbe0-450e-8252-7960e22daca0-2 00:02:40.061 --> 00:02:44.134 most important part of classifying an item under a b9412035-dbe0-450e-8252-7960e22daca0-3 00:02:44.134 --> 00:02:49.404 provision for another article is ruling out classification in any b9412035-dbe0-450e-8252-7960e22daca0-4 00:02:49.404 --> 00:02:51.640 other heading of the tariff. 844cf668-5ac8-45e6-8041-454bd5e20448-0 00:02:52.320 --> 00:02:57.106 If an article of aluminum is not more specifically provided for 844cf668-5ac8-45e6-8041-454bd5e20448-1 00:02:57.106 --> 00:03:01.594 elsewhere in any other heading of the tariff, it would fall 844cf668-5ac8-45e6-8041-454bd5e20448-2 00:03:01.594 --> 00:03:04.960 under a basket provision for other articles. 000cbedb-4f17-43cc-94e4-1135e65f9dec-0 00:03:05.760 --> 00:03:09.738 I will review headquarters and New York rulings that discuss 000cbedb-4f17-43cc-94e4-1135e65f9dec-1 00:03:09.738 --> 00:03:11.760 the classification of articles. a76d7adb-233e-413e-85b9-77cfeaee66cf-0 00:03:11.760 --> 00:03:18.016 In heading 7616, we will discuss the applicability of Section 3O1 a76d7adb-233e-413e-85b9-77cfeaee66cf-1 00:03:18.016 --> 00:03:23.608 trade remedy, additional duties assessed on other aluminum a76d7adb-233e-413e-85b9-77cfeaee66cf-2 00:03:23.608 --> 00:03:29.296 articles from China regarding greener trade or greening the a76d7adb-233e-413e-85b9-77cfeaee66cf-3 00:03:29.296 --> 00:03:29.960 tariff. 1aa35d99-cb68-4410-ac14-104d405776f7-0 00:03:30.400 --> 00:03:34.470 Our webinar will provide examples of aluminum eco 1aa35d99-cb68-4410-ac14-104d405776f7-1 00:03:34.470 --> 00:03:37.320 environmentally friendly products. a5c96ee8-2a5f-4b7f-a9f3-0743db5c8325-0 00:03:37.840 --> 00:03:41.840 This presentation will take approximately 1 hour. a6d36903-6e73-49c0-83d6-9b18a55a328e-0 00:03:42.280 --> 00:03:46.242 I would appreciate if you can put your questions in the chat a6d36903-6e73-49c0-83d6-9b18a55a328e-1 00:03:46.242 --> 00:03:50.270 box and I will be glad to answer your questions at the end of a6d36903-6e73-49c0-83d6-9b18a55a328e-2 00:03:50.270 --> 00:03:51.440 this presentation. e28c45b6-0f17-4246-9598-86a4872caf98-0 00:03:52.040 --> 00:03:55.988 I can answer any additional questions that you have by e28c45b6-0f17-4246-9598-86a4872caf98-1 00:03:55.988 --> 00:03:57.640 e-mail at a later date. fa7933cc-bd45-4013-a0cf-e1c8e3fa4c4a-0 00:04:02.000 --> 00:04:11.008 I can be reached by e-mail at Ann dot TAUB at CBP dot DHS dot fa7933cc-bd45-4013-a0cf-e1c8e3fa4c4a-1 00:04:11.008 --> 00:04:11.880 DOGOV. dc7590aa-7ba0-4a33-a2d7-0475c4fe5979-0 00:04:12.480 --> 00:04:16.706 I will provide the contact information for our office again dc7590aa-7ba0-4a33-a2d7-0475c4fe5979-1 00:04:16.706 --> 00:04:18.960 at the end of this presentation. c9baa11b-03bd-4ce2-99a8-f044762b2754-0 00:04:19.720 --> 00:04:26.613 I'm going to begin our webinar by reviewing a few introductory c9baa11b-03bd-4ce2-99a8-f044762b2754-1 00:04:26.613 --> 00:04:29.240 screens for your review. 7d8bc78b-1ebb-42cd-a422-4db371e6cd44-0 00:04:29.400 --> 00:04:34.255 On this slide, I have provided the CBP Mission statement and 7d8bc78b-1ebb-42cd-a422-4db371e6cd44-1 00:04:34.255 --> 00:04:37.360 the Office of Trade Mission Statement. 171fa5de-d04d-4235-8256-729de2aa5d10-0 00:04:39.760 --> 00:04:44.274 This disclaimer informs us that today's presentation is 171fa5de-d04d-4235-8256-729de2aa5d10-1 00:04:44.274 --> 00:04:45.000 advisory. 2689a278-a580-4219-9ab4-9254ba5335b9-0 00:04:45.320 --> 00:04:47.320 It is not legally binding. cca57073-facd-466b-90f2-5b42b8e056a2-0 00:04:47.960 --> 00:04:52.313 This presentation will provide general information and is cca57073-facd-466b-90f2-5b42b8e056a2-1 00:04:52.313 --> 00:04:57.042 intended to provide guidance to the trade community to promote cca57073-facd-466b-90f2-5b42b8e056a2-2 00:04:57.042 --> 00:05:01.846 compliance with importing laws and regulations, but legislative cca57073-facd-466b-90f2-5b42b8e056a2-3 00:05:01.846 --> 00:05:05.600 and administrative changes can occur at any time. 8eb62fe0-6331-4d4d-ab05-21aeff5a600a-0 00:05:06.200 --> 00:05:11.105 Therefore, relying solely on the general information in this 8eb62fe0-6331-4d4d-ab05-21aeff5a600a-1 00:05:11.105 --> 00:05:15.286 presentation may not be considered reasonable care, 8eb62fe0-6331-4d4d-ab05-21aeff5a600a-2 00:05:15.286 --> 00:05:19.789 noting that many complicated factors may be involved in 8eb62fe0-6331-4d4d-ab05-21aeff5a600a-3 00:05:19.789 --> 00:05:21.880 customs issues and import. 9058880b-e0d9-44ab-95b8-6995169433d1-0 00:05:21.880 --> 00:05:27.533 Request a binding rolling for an article or obtain guidance from 9058880b-e0d9-44ab-95b8-6995169433d1-1 00:05:27.533 --> 00:05:31.360 a private sector expert in customs matters. 36086229-9f17-4eaa-b0eb-1c1e4cd0cadd-0 00:05:33.480 --> 00:05:37.905 Please note that the images included in this presentation 36086229-9f17-4eaa-b0eb-1c1e4cd0cadd-1 00:05:37.905 --> 00:05:42.559 are all public domain and do not represent an endorsement or 36086229-9f17-4eaa-b0eb-1c1e4cd0cadd-2 00:05:42.559 --> 00:05:45.840 approval by Customs and Border Protection. a043d916-17ac-4823-bae4-4e407a118634-0 00:05:46.360 --> 00:05:51.785 The visual media is provided for educational purposes only, as a043d916-17ac-4823-bae4-4e407a118634-1 00:05:51.785 --> 00:05:56.952 previously mentioned, since many complicated factors can be a043d916-17ac-4823-bae4-4e407a118634-2 00:05:56.952 --> 00:06:02.119 involved in the classification of products and importer may a043d916-17ac-4823-bae4-4e407a118634-3 00:06:02.119 --> 00:06:07.199 wish to obtain a ruling under the binding rulings program. b3a2241a-e690-4226-9e6e-150fb5d8108d-0 00:06:07.800 --> 00:06:12.413 To apply for a binding ruling, the importer can go to the b3a2241a-e690-4226-9e6e-150fb5d8108d-1 00:06:12.413 --> 00:06:14.720 website listed on this slide. 63f7ceb5-63d4-4bfd-8565-3c1885daf91b-0 00:06:15.600 --> 00:06:20.134 We generally respond within 30 days and the importer will 63f7ceb5-63d4-4bfd-8565-3c1885daf91b-1 00:06:20.134 --> 00:06:24.825 obtain a classification that can be used at any port in the 63f7ceb5-63d4-4bfd-8565-3c1885daf91b-2 00:06:24.825 --> 00:06:25.920 United States. 55eeac8f-72cd-4316-bc44-dc8db19e0633-0 00:06:26.160 --> 00:06:31.421 Also, an importer may wish to obtain advice from an expert who 55eeac8f-72cd-4316-bc44-dc8db19e0633-1 00:06:31.421 --> 00:06:36.767 specializes in customs matters, for example, a licensed customs 55eeac8f-72cd-4316-bc44-dc8db19e0633-2 00:06:36.767 --> 00:06:39.440 broker, attorney, or consultant. f9961fe6-8502-4275-8edd-81da725102f0-0 00:06:41.680 --> 00:06:46.364 This presentation will be posted for the trade community at the f9961fe6-8502-4275-8edd-81da725102f0-1 00:06:46.364 --> 00:06:48.560 website listed on this screen. 5f5c7e4c-6f6a-4e9b-bcdf-1cdc1c46ba74-0 00:06:49.240 --> 00:06:51.240 Please keep checking this website. b8b7f558-ff4a-4177-897d-0ca14416fd14-0 00:06:51.520 --> 00:06:54.280 This webinar will be available shortly. 74e918c8-5a42-44bd-9c03-bc78f7eb85bf-0 00:06:56.800 --> 00:07:01.406 On this screen I have listed the information that our office 74e918c8-5a42-44bd-9c03-bc78f7eb85bf-1 00:07:01.406 --> 00:07:04.880 needs to classify other articles of aluminum. b034b48b-ff27-48b9-80dc-8f476a34612a-0 00:07:05.520 --> 00:07:10.139 When sending a ruling, request, or other inquiry regarding b034b48b-ff27-48b9-80dc-8f476a34612a-1 00:07:10.139 --> 00:07:14.680 classification, please provide the following information. 81e98c27-c6ec-4f4e-9c69-e5ac6e187f5c-0 00:07:15.600 --> 00:07:19.280 Describe the article in its condition as imported. fe46ee9c-cf3d-49bb-ae35-1857c3615c2d-0 00:07:19.920 --> 00:07:24.155 Provide a list of the components that comprise the imported fe46ee9c-cf3d-49bb-ae35-1857c3615c2d-1 00:07:24.155 --> 00:07:24.720 article. 9eb69395-0c91-41ec-8942-f94b1033658d-0 00:07:25.360 --> 00:07:29.992 Submit a photograph of the item from various angles in its 9eb69395-0c91-41ec-8942-f94b1033658d-1 00:07:29.992 --> 00:07:31.720 condition as imported. cd7c8233-c948-4671-b079-79ea165df219-0 00:07:32.520 --> 00:07:36.231 Please label each of the components that comprise the cd7c8233-c948-4671-b079-79ea165df219-1 00:07:36.231 --> 00:07:37.400 imported article. 9a8094e9-07bf-44e4-8e22-e44e8e9a6fc4-0 00:07:38.320 --> 00:07:43.536 Identify the type of metal, for example, iron, steel, copper or 9a8094e9-07bf-44e4-8e22-e44e8e9a6fc4-1 00:07:43.536 --> 00:07:48.101 aluminum, and material, rubber, plastic, or glass, that 9a8094e9-07bf-44e4-8e22-e44e8e9a6fc4-2 00:07:48.101 --> 00:07:53.400 comprises each of the components from which the product is made. 408cb1dd-23b0-46a8-a6a7-a9da97710ba8-0 00:07:54.200 --> 00:07:59.521 If the article is composed of more than one metal or material, 408cb1dd-23b0-46a8-a6a7-a9da97710ba8-1 00:07:59.521 --> 00:08:05.011 identify each metal and material by name and provide a breakdown 408cb1dd-23b0-46a8-a6a7-a9da97710ba8-2 00:08:05.011 --> 00:08:10.501 by percentage by weight for each type of metal and material that 408cb1dd-23b0-46a8-a6a7-a9da97710ba8-3 00:08:10.501 --> 00:08:12.360 comprises the article. a9b17341-97f7-4e35-87c7-26a364c83130-0 00:08:14.400 --> 00:08:19.456 Describe how the product is manufactured, cast, extruded, or a9b17341-97f7-4e35-87c7-26a364c83130-1 00:08:19.456 --> 00:08:20.120 stamped. 8aa4ab26-1868-440b-aedc-0bf6035c4b0d-0 00:08:20.800 --> 00:08:25.533 Provide all manufacturing steps to arrive at the article in its 8aa4ab26-1868-440b-aedc-0bf6035c4b0d-1 00:08:25.533 --> 00:08:27.160 condition as imported. 4549330d-8250-4307-b6a4-19f7eb7d384e-0 00:08:28.160 --> 00:08:31.000 What is the exact chemistry of the aluminum? 06c20972-98dd-4db0-91a7-a666711c3195-0 00:08:31.440 --> 00:08:35.768 Is there a corresponding Aluminum Association Series 06c20972-98dd-4db0-91a7-a666711c3195-1 00:08:35.768 --> 00:08:37.320 designation number? 60e9c7aa-9a46-4350-b8b6-f62f82df9c7f-0 00:08:37.840 --> 00:08:39.920 How are the pieces constructed? 3b889ce9-fe97-4dfd-a482-308b67be323f-0 00:08:40.360 --> 00:08:42.480 Are they extruded or welded? 590a38fc-83ef-4111-96c9-3503711b1755-0 00:08:43.520 --> 00:08:48.108 A description of the function or use of the product and explain 590a38fc-83ef-4111-96c9-3503711b1755-1 00:08:48.108 --> 00:08:49.040 how it works. ebc1998d-f9e6-4a64-a2b9-2eff5723863c-0 00:08:49.040 --> 00:08:53.863 Explain how it operates and please provide any advertising, ebc1998d-f9e6-4a64-a2b9-2eff5723863c-1 00:08:53.863 --> 00:08:57.320 marketing material related to the product. 240de013-0224-4805-81e7-64fe7f325230-0 00:09:00.000 --> 00:09:06.096 Aluminium is a chemical element with the symbol AL and atomic 240de013-0224-4805-81e7-64fe7f325230-1 00:09:06.096 --> 00:09:07.080 number 13. d02b06cf-32ba-4aed-8cda-523585c70ebb-0 00:09:07.560 --> 00:09:14.350 As noted in the periodic table, Aluminum is a silvery white or d02b06cf-32ba-4aed-8cda-523585c70ebb-1 00:09:14.350 --> 00:09:20.602 bluish white soft non magnetic metal characterized by its d02b06cf-32ba-4aed-8cda-523585c70ebb-2 00:09:20.602 --> 00:09:21.680 lightness. e4bec562-2a07-4106-a7ac-1d66e374f02c-0 00:09:22.320 --> 00:09:26.940 Being the most abundant metal in the Earth's crust, it is used e4bec562-2a07-4106-a7ac-1d66e374f02c-1 00:09:26.940 --> 00:09:30.240 extensively in a wide range of applications. 7333b7c0-11be-45a0-99d7-c75057ba3513-0 00:09:30.840 --> 00:09:35.349 Aluminum is known for its lightweight durability and 7333b7c0-11be-45a0-99d7-c75057ba3513-1 00:09:35.349 --> 00:09:40.624 resistance to corrosion, which makes it ideal for use in many 7333b7c0-11be-45a0-99d7-c75057ba3513-2 00:09:40.624 --> 00:09:45.728 industries such as aerospace, transportation, construction, 7333b7c0-11be-45a0-99d7-c75057ba3513-3 00:09:45.728 --> 00:09:46.919 and packaging. a7beea10-0a74-4b39-b67f-b58aeae5a718-0 00:09:47.960 --> 00:09:53.604 Aluminium is very ductile and easily rolled, drawn, forged, a7beea10-0a74-4b39-b67f-b58aeae5a718-1 00:09:53.604 --> 00:09:58.120 stamped and may be cast like other soft metals. abb7d509-d03e-48a0-b73f-c94c4c705a8a-0 00:09:58.400 --> 00:10:03.880 Aluminium is also very suitable for extrusion and die casting. f899b456-7202-4d37-96d2-2aa24a0d9959-0 00:10:04.840 --> 00:10:08.313 Aluminum is an excellent conductor of heat and f899b456-7202-4d37-96d2-2aa24a0d9959-1 00:10:08.313 --> 00:10:09.200 electricity. e166b162-50d4-4e6e-89ef-cfa862b85903-0 00:10:09.800 --> 00:10:15.290 It is resisted to oxidation, rust or corrosion and is a very e166b162-50d4-4e6e-89ef-cfa862b85903-1 00:10:15.290 --> 00:10:16.640 good reflector. df3ca9f3-cfd5-4549-bc38-f3862ce13456-0 00:10:19.520 --> 00:10:24.397 We are going to begin our review of the tariff by noting that df3ca9f3-cfd5-4549-bc38-f3862ce13456-1 00:10:24.397 --> 00:10:28.960 Section 15 covers base metals and articles of base metal. 25b64c11-9cff-4991-ad48-7424f9404451-0 00:10:29.640 --> 00:10:35.920 Section 15 covers base metals in Chapters 72 through 83. 4dc94f31-a278-46b3-8f08-5a0c9fc4f215-0 00:10:37.000 --> 00:10:42.130 Each chapter in Chapter 73 through 81 covers a different 4dc94f31-a278-46b3-8f08-5a0c9fc4f215-1 00:10:42.130 --> 00:10:43.120 base metal. 841bd624-d304-45da-ae55-bde938fff6d1-0 00:10:43.640 --> 00:10:49.840 For example, Chapter 73 provides for articles of iron or steel. 13c69f85-1a3c-42ae-8365-343cfd78b850-0 00:10:50.520 --> 00:10:56.272 Chapter 74 covers copper and articles of copper, Chapter 75 13c69f85-1a3c-42ae-8365-343cfd78b850-1 00:10:56.272 --> 00:11:02.409 provides for nickel and Chapter 76 covers aluminum and articles 13c69f85-1a3c-42ae-8365-343cfd78b850-2 00:11:02.409 --> 00:11:03.560 of aluminum. bccd9646-918a-4823-9f9f-373dcb0a85a4-0 00:11:05.840 --> 00:11:07.080 Section 15. 90395eba-8bd5-4b20-8969-186029927b87-0 00:11:07.080 --> 00:11:12.720 Note one states Section 15 does not cover the following. d7b4e6d9-a8ec-412b-a213-d8efa89ac297-0 00:11:13.080 --> 00:11:18.698 Note 1F articles of Section 16, which includes machinery, d7b4e6d9-a8ec-412b-a213-d8efa89ac297-1 00:11:18.698 --> 00:11:22.960 mechanical appliances and electrical goods. 7596a4d0-9e37-4f39-be87-b1901071f87a-0 00:11:23.440 --> 00:11:29.701 Note 1K articles of Chapter 94, which covers furniture, mattress 7596a4d0-9e37-4f39-be87-b1901071f87a-1 00:11:29.701 --> 00:11:35.578 supports, lamps and lighting fittings, illuminated signs and 7596a4d0-9e37-4f39-be87-b1901071f87a-2 00:11:35.578 --> 00:11:41.454 prefabricated buildings, and Note 1L articles of Chapter 95, 7596a4d0-9e37-4f39-be87-b1901071f87a-3 00:11:41.454 --> 00:11:46.560 which provides for toys, games and sports equipment. e4827f0e-3a65-4c92-925c-65367fb1e2a2-0 00:11:48.760 --> 00:11:49.880 Section 15. 40605010-9ad8-44f1-b98c-76b8c100b0ca-0 00:11:49.880 --> 00:11:53.800 Note 3 of the Tariff defines base metals. 7a448155-48b1-4213-b354-ba9dcb1975d4-0 00:11:55.760 --> 00:12:00.272 For your reference, I have provided the definition of base 7a448155-48b1-4213-b354-ba9dcb1975d4-1 00:12:00.272 --> 00:12:04.480 metals as defined in Section 15, Note 3 of the Tariff. dd4a0823-22cf-4ab4-a820-6f96f85a9d67-0 00:12:05.040 --> 00:12:09.531 The base metals for which we most often classify other dd4a0823-22cf-4ab4-a820-6f96f85a9d67-1 00:12:09.531 --> 00:12:14.840 articles include iron and steel, copper, aluminum, and titanium. 6e4490aa-c9b0-4f34-ac4a-533545b05dd3-0 00:12:15.560 --> 00:12:20.285 The definition of base metals applies throughout the entire 6e4490aa-c9b0-4f34-ac4a-533545b05dd3-1 00:12:20.285 --> 00:12:24.773 tariff and supersedes any other scientific or commercial 6e4490aa-c9b0-4f34-ac4a-533545b05dd3-2 00:12:24.773 --> 00:12:25.640 definition. de773af6-b971-46e1-8868-3ef3a854d826-0 00:12:26.480 --> 00:12:31.359 Base metals include some semi metals such as antimony and de773af6-b971-46e1-8868-3ef3a854d826-1 00:12:31.359 --> 00:12:36.154 excludes other elements sometimes considered metals such de773af6-b971-46e1-8868-3ef3a854d826-2 00:12:36.154 --> 00:12:37.080 as arsenic. baac535d-4a97-4d2a-ad56-b7a2abfb1da2-0 00:12:39.160 --> 00:12:42.600 Base metals include alloys of base metal. e18f5be9-54b2-44c3-ab36-4bf7f1da34c9-0 00:12:43.160 --> 00:12:48.769 Base metals exclude chemical compounds and non metal metal e18f5be9-54b2-44c3-ab36-4bf7f1da34c9-1 00:12:48.769 --> 00:12:49.720 compounds. f4a11fac-ffed-464f-b6ec-ac7219d99de4-0 00:12:50.800 --> 00:12:56.353 An alloy is a substance composed of two or more metals made by f4a11fac-ffed-464f-b6ec-ac7219d99de4-1 00:12:56.353 --> 00:13:01.730 melting and mixing the metals together, or a metal and a non f4a11fac-ffed-464f-b6ec-ac7219d99de4-2 00:13:01.730 --> 00:13:05.079 metal united by being fused together. ed22e693-4760-4318-9725-516503e4464b-0 00:13:07.320 --> 00:13:12.292 Alloys have common names, but they may be identified using a ed22e693-4760-4318-9725-516503e4464b-1 00:13:12.292 --> 00:13:13.760 four digit number. e0d69ca3-e75d-4ad0-b855-666f75996e79-0 00:13:14.400 --> 00:13:19.517 The 1st digit of the number identifies the class or series e0d69ca3-e75d-4ad0-b855-666f75996e79-1 00:13:19.517 --> 00:13:24.462 of alloy, the 2nd digit indicates control of impurities, e0d69ca3-e75d-4ad0-b855-666f75996e79-2 00:13:24.462 --> 00:13:29.320 and the 3rd and 4th digits identify the specific alloy. d7249016-3759-4f86-acdf-6ebce7ea75c0-0 00:13:32.000 --> 00:13:36.585 Regarding where an alloy is classified, a base metal heading d7249016-3759-4f86-acdf-6ebce7ea75c0-1 00:13:36.585 --> 00:13:38.840 includes alloys of that metal. 72db42af-9e8a-4661-88d7-4e8dc161e41f-0 00:13:39.560 --> 00:13:44.913 Section 15, Note 5A States and alloy of base metal is to be 72db42af-9e8a-4661-88d7-4e8dc161e41f-1 00:13:44.913 --> 00:13:50.089 classified as an alloy of the metal which predominates by 72db42af-9e8a-4661-88d7-4e8dc161e41f-2 00:13:50.089 --> 00:13:53.480 weight over each of the other metals. 7b374897-3401-4e1a-a001-a058efcb244e-0 00:13:54.040 --> 00:13:58.893 Regarding where an alloy is classified, a base metal heading 7b374897-3401-4e1a-a001-a058efcb244e-1 00:13:58.893 --> 00:14:01.280 includes alloys of that metal. 5f848a4d-b4d0-4c01-9d57-518bbf877267-0 00:14:04.200 --> 00:14:08.317 In this example, we are classifying a split wire key 5f848a4d-b4d0-4c01-9d57-518bbf877267-1 00:14:08.317 --> 00:14:12.280 ring that is composed of more than one base metal. 6baf3e9b-595b-46c8-86f0-90c1ec95b684-0 00:14:13.400 --> 00:14:19.049 A key ring that is composed of 50% aluminum, 40% iron, and 10% 6baf3e9b-595b-46c8-86f0-90c1ec95b684-1 00:14:19.049 --> 00:14:24.340 zinc would be classified in Chapter 76 as an other article 6baf3e9b-595b-46c8-86f0-90c1ec95b684-2 00:14:24.340 --> 00:14:30.170 of aluminum because the aluminum predominates by weight over the 6baf3e9b-595b-46c8-86f0-90c1ec95b684-3 00:14:30.170 --> 00:14:35.371 iron and the zinc, in other words, over each of the other 6baf3e9b-595b-46c8-86f0-90c1ec95b684-4 00:14:35.371 --> 00:14:38.600 metals that comprises the key ring. 71e77f78-451e-4dd4-a508-5adbc0667f89-0 00:14:41.160 --> 00:14:46.553 Section 15, note 6, indicates that any reference in the tariff 71e77f78-451e-4dd4-a508-5adbc0667f89-1 00:14:46.553 --> 00:14:51.261 to a base metal includes a reference to alloys of that 71e77f78-451e-4dd4-a508-5adbc0667f89-2 00:14:51.261 --> 00:14:55.200 metal, unless the context otherwise requires. 7b429589-dc75-4123-9d3c-3b411db5d9be-0 00:14:56.880 --> 00:15:01.277 Section 15, note 7 provides guidance regarding the 7b429589-dc75-4123-9d3c-3b411db5d9be-1 00:15:01.277 --> 00:15:04.640 classification of composite particles. fbb46525-2df0-46fe-a693-1c6b7da1e42b-0 00:15:05.200 --> 00:15:09.782 Except where the headings otherwise require, articles of fbb46525-2df0-46fe-a693-1c6b7da1e42b-1 00:15:09.782 --> 00:15:15.007 base metal containing 2 or more base metals are to be treated as fbb46525-2df0-46fe-a693-1c6b7da1e42b-2 00:15:15.007 --> 00:15:20.232 articles of the base metal that predominates by weight over each fbb46525-2df0-46fe-a693-1c6b7da1e42b-3 00:15:20.232 --> 00:15:21.840 of the other metals. 775d470b-d69c-4173-9819-9ffc466628ba-0 00:15:22.640 --> 00:15:27.566 Section 15, note 7B indicates that an alloy is regarded as 775d470b-d69c-4173-9819-9ffc466628ba-1 00:15:27.566 --> 00:15:32.409 being entirely composed of the metal that predominates by 775d470b-d69c-4173-9819-9ffc466628ba-2 00:15:32.409 --> 00:15:36.000 weight over the other metals in the alloy. e8e31391-3484-433f-91f2-f335537d414a-0 00:15:38.840 --> 00:15:44.387 What is the classification of a burial casket that consists of e8e31391-3484-433f-91f2-f335537d414a-1 00:15:44.387 --> 00:15:49.671 aluminum sides and aluminum bottom panel, A copper lid, and e8e31391-3484-433f-91f2-f335537d414a-2 00:15:49.671 --> 00:15:51.080 a copper handle? 409fe44e-9e83-4122-8fe2-544c4052cc75-0 00:15:52.320 --> 00:15:59.320 The casket is composed of 65% aluminum and 35% copper. 51763cd2-b8a3-4e9c-83af-a449f6e3b4a6-0 00:16:00.320 --> 00:16:05.046 When classifying an article made of two or more base metals, 51763cd2-b8a3-4e9c-83af-a449f6e3b4a6-1 00:16:05.046 --> 00:16:08.920 there is no determination of essential character. 0cf29e43-8ad8-42c2-97cf-fac75cddf449-0 00:16:09.560 --> 00:16:14.571 Section 15, note 7, regarding the classification of composite 0cf29e43-8ad8-42c2-97cf-fac75cddf449-1 00:16:14.571 --> 00:16:19.502 article states, except where the headings otherwise require, 0cf29e43-8ad8-42c2-97cf-fac75cddf449-2 00:16:19.502 --> 00:16:24.029 articles of base metal containing 2 or more base metals 0cf29e43-8ad8-42c2-97cf-fac75cddf449-3 00:16:24.029 --> 00:16:28.475 ought to be treated as articles of the base metal that 0cf29e43-8ad8-42c2-97cf-fac75cddf449-4 00:16:28.475 --> 00:16:32.840 predominates by weight over each of the other metals. e051bef0-1e6d-4977-81a4-cde513386914-0 00:16:33.560 --> 00:16:38.017 The base metal that predominates by weight in the subject burial e051bef0-1e6d-4977-81a4-cde513386914-1 00:16:38.017 --> 00:16:39.320 casket is aluminum. 8a7424bf-4252-4fb9-9567-f95e974f78ce-0 00:16:39.720 --> 00:16:45.181 Therefore, the burial casket is classified in chapter 76, which 8a7424bf-4252-4fb9-9567-f95e974f78ce-1 00:16:45.181 --> 00:16:48.680 provides for other articles of aluminum. d6ba28bd-70e3-45c9-ad7a-e1b4d7e5c73e-0 00:16:49.520 --> 00:16:56.290 The casket is classified in subheading 7616995190, which d6ba28bd-70e3-45c9-ad7a-e1b4d7e5c73e-1 00:16:56.290 --> 00:17:01.160 provides for other articles of aluminum. ffb53257-25f7-436f-bcd9-a3ec3cb36e44-0 00:17:01.360 --> 00:17:08.255 Other On the next few screens, we will review the Explanatory ffb53257-25f7-436f-bcd9-a3ec3cb36e44-1 00:17:08.255 --> 00:17:10.480 Notes for aluminium. 182444c6-8f55-4d56-a5c1-517d80e2d151-0 00:17:11.120 --> 00:17:15.816 The Explanatory Notes constitute the official interpretation of 182444c6-8f55-4d56-a5c1-517d80e2d151-1 00:17:15.816 --> 00:17:20.073 the Harmonized System at the international level, provide 182444c6-8f55-4d56-a5c1-517d80e2d151-2 00:17:20.073 --> 00:17:24.256 guidance on the scope of each heading of the tariff, and 182444c6-8f55-4d56-a5c1-517d80e2d151-3 00:17:24.256 --> 00:17:28.219 generally indicate the proper interpretation of these 182444c6-8f55-4d56-a5c1-517d80e2d151-4 00:17:28.219 --> 00:17:28.880 headings. 3b9aab6a-75ad-40e1-a8e2-c5240e692b55-0 00:17:29.240 --> 00:17:33.560 However, the Explanatory Notes are not legally binding. bd5cccb9-d51d-4cc6-95ca-3a826372b594-0 00:17:36.560 --> 00:17:41.406 A term that is not defined in the Tariff or in the Explanatory bd5cccb9-d51d-4cc6-95ca-3a826372b594-1 00:17:41.406 --> 00:17:46.098 Notes is defined by its common and commercial meaning, which bd5cccb9-d51d-4cc6-95ca-3a826372b594-2 00:17:46.098 --> 00:17:50.944 may be determined by consulting dictionaries or other reliable bd5cccb9-d51d-4cc6-95ca-3a826372b594-3 00:17:50.944 --> 00:17:52.559 and industry sources. 5ee94bfb-3fed-4706-b6fa-ef069a385382-0 00:17:55.120 --> 00:18:00.411 Heading 7616 covers all articles of aluminium obtained by a 5ee94bfb-3fed-4706-b6fa-ef069a385382-1 00:18:00.411 --> 00:18:05.526 variety of manufacturing processes, with certain articles 5ee94bfb-3fed-4706-b6fa-ef069a385382-2 00:18:05.526 --> 00:18:06.320 excluded. 0e0a1c62-a1b0-46d1-b925-74018e11e6d4-0 00:18:07.160 --> 00:18:12.187 The manufacturing processes include forging, punching, 0e0a1c62-a1b0-46d1-b925-74018e11e6d4-1 00:18:12.187 --> 00:18:17.945 cutting, or stamping, or other manufacturing processes such as 0e0a1c62-a1b0-46d1-b925-74018e11e6d4-2 00:18:17.945 --> 00:18:22.607 folding, assembling, welding, turning, milling, or 0e0a1c62-a1b0-46d1-b925-74018e11e6d4-3 00:18:22.607 --> 00:18:27.634 perforating, other than those covered by the preceding 0e0a1c62-a1b0-46d1-b925-74018e11e6d4-4 00:18:27.634 --> 00:18:29.919 headings of this chapter. 7aef45eb-82ad-4b0f-833d-4f6b39b2c747-0 00:18:30.120 --> 00:18:36.159 For example, heading 7615, which covers household articles such 7aef45eb-82ad-4b0f-833d-4f6b39b2c747-1 00:18:36.159 --> 00:18:41.727 as pots and pans, and sanitary Ware such as sinks and wash 7aef45eb-82ad-4b0f-833d-4f6b39b2c747-2 00:18:41.727 --> 00:18:43.519 basins of aluminum. f78673c1-08bb-430d-9aff-18a8a7d2afdd-0 00:18:44.480 --> 00:18:50.134 Find out one to Section 15, which lists articles that f78673c1-08bb-430d-9aff-18a8a7d2afdd-1 00:18:50.134 --> 00:18:56.522 Section 15 does not cover, for example, headgear or parts of f78673c1-08bb-430d-9aff-18a8a7d2afdd-2 00:18:56.522 --> 00:19:02.596 heading 65 O 6 and 65 O 7, goods of Chapter 71, including f78673c1-08bb-430d-9aff-18a8a7d2afdd-3 00:19:02.596 --> 00:19:08.670 precious metal alloys and imitation jewelry, and articles f78673c1-08bb-430d-9aff-18a8a7d2afdd-4 00:19:08.670 --> 00:19:12.440 of Chapter 97 such as works of art. 46a1d366-8035-4616-8baa-99d3e4eefb40-0 00:19:13.800 --> 00:19:19.200 Articles that are specified were included in Chapter 82 or 83. 2d2d0031-dad4-4ddf-968c-adab8dfb51c7-0 00:19:19.880 --> 00:19:25.087 Chapter 82 provides for tools and cutlery of base metal, and 2d2d0031-dad4-4ddf-968c-adab8dfb51c7-1 00:19:25.087 --> 00:19:30.550 Chapter 83 covers miscellaneous articles of base metal, such as 2d2d0031-dad4-4ddf-968c-adab8dfb51c7-2 00:19:30.550 --> 00:19:35.160 locks, brackets, and safes, or articles that are more 2d2d0031-dad4-4ddf-968c-adab8dfb51c7-3 00:19:35.160 --> 00:19:39.600 specifically covered elsewhere in the nomenclature. e13bd2d0-75e1-4b25-a50c-45dec28d9f00-0 00:19:40.040 --> 00:19:46.341 For example, umbrellas are classified in Chapter 66 and e13bd2d0-75e1-4b25-a50c-45dec28d9f00-1 00:19:46.341 --> 00:19:48.480 pens in Chapter 96. 295869cc-d81b-45e7-a421-7dcedb7e62d3-0 00:19:52.800 --> 00:19:57.520 Her explanatory note 7616, note 5. 30470f9f-c3d1-4eea-ac98-563b5a6d89fc-0 00:19:58.080 --> 00:20:04.047 This heading includes aluminium articles corresponding to the 30470f9f-c3d1-4eea-ac98-563b5a6d89fc-1 00:20:04.047 --> 00:20:10.207 iron and steel articles referred to in the Explanatory Notes to 30470f9f-c3d1-4eea-ac98-563b5a6d89fc-2 00:20:10.207 --> 00:20:15.693 headings 7325 for other cast articles and 7326 for other 30470f9f-c3d1-4eea-ac98-563b5a6d89fc-3 00:20:15.693 --> 00:20:16.560 articles. a372b115-5edd-4360-ac62-945e1342fc6d-0 00:20:17.400 --> 00:20:24.217 We note that subheading 7616995160 provides for aluminum a372b115-5edd-4360-ac62-945e1342fc6d-1 00:20:24.217 --> 00:20:29.600 castings or other cast articles of aluminum. 1bf0d733-2b51-4c6a-9ac1-589e4e776b8f-0 00:20:30.280 --> 00:20:34.640 Next, we are going to define and describe cast articles. 4fcee429-841d-435c-892f-b81c0ec12aa2-0 00:20:36.600 --> 00:20:43.522 Her explanatory note 7325, which corresponds to heading 7616 for 4fcee429-841d-435c-892f-b81c0ec12aa2-1 00:20:43.522 --> 00:20:45.440 aluminum articles. b951f553-b074-4b74-9779-73cf6a390d2e-0 00:20:46.080 --> 00:20:50.776 This heading covers all cast articles of iron or steel, not b951f553-b074-4b74-9779-73cf6a390d2e-1 00:20:50.776 --> 00:20:55.160 more specifically provided for elsewhere in the tariff. 02e60e7c-507b-496e-b346-9c60389d7fe1-0 00:20:57.240 --> 00:21:04.680 Other test articles of iron or steel in 7325 corresponding to 02e60e7c-507b-496e-b346-9c60389d7fe1-1 00:21:04.680 --> 00:21:05.280 7616. cd43bea9-777e-47ce-ae0d-d4d0d00eddf9-0 00:21:05.280 --> 00:21:10.955 Includes ratings, drain covers and similar castings for sewage cd43bea9-777e-47ce-ae0d-d4d0d00eddf9-1 00:21:10.955 --> 00:21:16.089 and water systems, hygiene pillars and covers, bollards, cd43bea9-777e-47ce-ae0d-d4d0d00eddf9-2 00:21:16.089 --> 00:21:21.314 gutters, grinding balls, metallurgical pots and crucibles cd43bea9-777e-47ce-ae0d-d4d0d00eddf9-3 00:21:21.314 --> 00:21:26.088 not fitted with mechanical or thermal equipment, and cd43bea9-777e-47ce-ae0d-d4d0d00eddf9-4 00:21:26.088 --> 00:21:27.439 counterweights. 5fcf6eec-dab5-4a1f-95c9-9a08e81c139e-0 00:21:29.960 --> 00:21:35.580 Heading 7325 does not cover castings which are products 5fcf6eec-dab5-4a1f-95c9-9a08e81c139e-1 00:21:35.580 --> 00:21:40.999 falling in other headings of the tariff, for example, 5fcf6eec-dab5-4a1f-95c9-9a08e81c139e-2 00:21:40.999 --> 00:21:47.121 recognizable parts of machinery or unfinished castings which 5fcf6eec-dab5-4a1f-95c9-9a08e81c139e-3 00:21:47.121 --> 00:21:53.544 require further working but have the essential character of the 5fcf6eec-dab5-4a1f-95c9-9a08e81c139e-4 00:21:53.544 --> 00:21:59.365 finished products, such as an article of sanitary Ware in 5fcf6eec-dab5-4a1f-95c9-9a08e81c139e-5 00:21:59.365 --> 00:22:05.788 7324, her Explanatory Note 7325 corresponding to 7616995160 for 5fcf6eec-dab5-4a1f-95c9-9a08e81c139e-6 00:22:05.788 --> 00:22:08.999 other cast articles of aluminum. 77973757-60b5-40dd-9eea-39e98a56b4a2-0 00:22:09.520 --> 00:22:13.672 This heading excludes articles of a kind obtained by 77973757-60b5-40dd-9eea-39e98a56b4a2-1 00:22:13.672 --> 00:22:17.120 manufacturing processes other than testing. 74802456-dc05-4414-9226-c1d1a9a36041-0 00:22:17.520 --> 00:22:22.588 For example, an article obtained by 4G or stamping would be 74802456-dc05-4414-9226-c1d1a9a36041-1 00:22:22.588 --> 00:22:27.320 classified under an other article, not a chest article. 83986807-43b5-4b9d-a586-06ce92ed51a6-0 00:22:28.080 --> 00:22:33.484 We note that forging, which is not defined in the tariff or in 83986807-43b5-4b9d-a586-06ce92ed51a6-1 00:22:33.484 --> 00:22:38.374 the ENS, is defined in the Merriam Webster Dictionary as 83986807-43b5-4b9d-a586-06ce92ed51a6-2 00:22:38.374 --> 00:22:43.349 formed by pressing or hammering with or without heat, and 83986807-43b5-4b9d-a586-06ce92ed51a6-3 00:22:43.349 --> 00:22:48.153 stamping, which is not defined in the Harmonized Tariff 83986807-43b5-4b9d-a586-06ce92ed51a6-4 00:22:48.153 --> 00:22:53.043 Schedule or the ENS, is defined in the American Heritage 83986807-43b5-4b9d-a586-06ce92ed51a6-5 00:22:53.043 --> 00:22:58.361 Dictionary as to crush or grind with a heavy instrument or to 83986807-43b5-4b9d-a586-06ce92ed51a6-6 00:22:58.361 --> 00:23:03.080 form or cut out by application of a mold, form or die. 7bdbfd26-dcea-435c-b516-ccc7ed35f1e0-0 00:23:07.400 --> 00:23:12.120 The term casting is not defined in the tariff or ENS. ba49da94-969d-4460-9a48-4bd283d1ff09-0 00:23:13.200 --> 00:23:15.400 Per the Merriam Webster Dictionary. e12d37e1-5d33-4bf8-9c9d-9bd5c097b1b8-0 00:23:15.640 --> 00:23:21.194 Casting means shaping of a metal by melting into a molten state e12d37e1-5d33-4bf8-9c9d-9bd5c097b1b8-1 00:23:21.194 --> 00:23:24.840 and pouring into a mold called a casting. 74c6f7a5-7040-41db-8f29-4e2a15fba953-0 00:23:26.560 --> 00:23:31.644 After the metal cools, hardens and solidifies into the shape of 74c6f7a5-7040-41db-8f29-4e2a15fba953-1 00:23:31.644 --> 00:23:36.729 the mold, the metal takes on the characteristic shape of a mold 74c6f7a5-7040-41db-8f29-4e2a15fba953-2 00:23:36.729 --> 00:23:38.080 called a casting. 99d36efb-d161-49c8-8750-3a32a3c6074a-0 00:23:39.720 --> 00:23:47.512 Headquarters Ruling 959315 dated October 1st, 1996 explained cast 99d36efb-d161-49c8-8750-3a32a3c6074a-1 00:23:47.512 --> 00:23:54.596 articles result from molten blast furnace iron being bottom 99d36efb-d161-49c8-8750-3a32a3c6074a-2 00:23:54.596 --> 00:23:56.839 poured into a mold. 771ec02a-4d26-4af2-9987-4b86ad2c3a96-0 00:23:57.440 --> 00:24:01.611 After sufficient time for solidification and cooling, the 771ec02a-4d26-4af2-9987-4b86ad2c3a96-1 00:24:01.611 --> 00:24:05.640 casting is removed from the mold by a shakeout machine. 723f438f-6562-4046-8f72-f819451aa156-0 00:24:06.320 --> 00:24:11.183 The casting may also be removed from a breakaway mold as shown 723f438f-6562-4046-8f72-f819451aa156-1 00:24:11.183 --> 00:24:14.040 in the breakaway mold on this slide. f67d66db-23e0-41f2-984f-0c16d020b6b2-0 00:24:16.880 --> 00:24:23.706 Headquarters Ruling 963283 dated May 11th, 2000 discussed when f67d66db-23e0-41f2-984f-0c16d020b6b2-1 00:24:23.706 --> 00:24:28.040 casting process is considered complete. af64e40d-b38e-4032-89d2-d4f33b549b13-0 00:24:28.560 --> 00:24:32.747 When an article has been processed or advanced beyond a af64e40d-b38e-4032-89d2-d4f33b549b13-1 00:24:32.747 --> 00:24:33.720 cast article. 3b8819d8-1396-4516-9326-e53bb9a4db04-0 00:24:34.680 --> 00:24:39.809 Customs long standing position on the issues of advancements to 3b8819d8-1396-4516-9326-e53bb9a4db04-1 00:24:39.809 --> 00:24:44.617 castings is that the casting process is considered complete 3b8819d8-1396-4516-9326-e53bb9a4db04-2 00:24:44.617 --> 00:24:48.945 when, after the casting solidifies and cools, surface 3b8819d8-1396-4516-9326-e53bb9a4db04-3 00:24:48.945 --> 00:24:53.353 imperfections are removed by blast cleaning, chipping, 3b8819d8-1396-4516-9326-e53bb9a4db04-4 00:24:53.353 --> 00:24:56.960 burning, or combinations of these processes. 1fda4071-1120-4f4c-85d6-03f8a0e7e902-0 00:24:57.360 --> 00:25:01.828 Certain independent and additional processes, not merely 1fda4071-1120-4f4c-85d6-03f8a0e7e902-1 00:25:01.828 --> 00:25:06.376 incidental to the general foundry work, are considered to 1fda4071-1120-4f4c-85d6-03f8a0e7e902-2 00:25:06.376 --> 00:25:09.120 advance an article beyond casting. e76694a5-a2b1-4355-842d-2f0ff78d1c91-0 00:25:09.840 --> 00:25:14.064 On this slide, the surface imperfections are removed from e76694a5-a2b1-4355-842d-2f0ff78d1c91-1 00:25:14.064 --> 00:25:14.720 the cast. a1d46993-3ca6-40e1-be40-da4010ced03e-0 00:25:14.720 --> 00:25:21.176 Article by blast cleaning process is sufficient to advance a1d46993-3ca6-40e1-be40-da4010ced03e-1 00:25:21.176 --> 00:25:24.240 an article beyond a casting. f67b9114-8af5-4ee6-b890-67e0d1afd09a-0 00:25:24.240 --> 00:25:30.333 In 7325, corresponding to 7616 include galvanizing, which is f67b9114-8af5-4ee6-b890-67e0d1afd09a-1 00:25:30.333 --> 00:25:36.527 coating with zinc to prevent corrosion, coating with lacquer, f67b9114-8af5-4ee6-b890-67e0d1afd09a-2 00:25:36.527 --> 00:25:42.321 perhaps for the same reason, Painting, powder coating and f67b9114-8af5-4ee6-b890-67e0d1afd09a-3 00:25:42.321 --> 00:25:43.320 machining. 222dc2c9-f069-43b7-b8c2-19877209a568-0 00:25:43.920 --> 00:25:48.974 Customs determined that once a casting is further processed by 222dc2c9-f069-43b7-b8c2-19877209a568-1 00:25:48.974 --> 00:25:54.028 machining to a specific size or holes are drilled, it has been 222dc2c9-f069-43b7-b8c2-19877209a568-2 00:25:54.028 --> 00:25:58.040 advanced beyond the definition of a cast article. 804bb436-1347-4de4-b85e-6c8fad35e437-0 00:25:58.800 --> 00:26:03.147 For your reference, I have cited rulings that identified 804bb436-1347-4de4-b85e-6c8fad35e437-1 00:26:03.147 --> 00:26:07.800 processes sufficient to advance an article beyond a casting. e1dd160b-7277-4825-9608-a77af9248039-0 00:26:10.120 --> 00:26:14.931 Heading 7616 is the basket or residual provision for other e1dd160b-7277-4825-9608-a77af9248039-1 00:26:14.931 --> 00:26:19.580 articles of aluminum, and an article of aluminum is only e1dd160b-7277-4825-9608-a77af9248039-2 00:26:19.580 --> 00:26:23.903 classified under heading 7616 because it is not more e1dd160b-7277-4825-9608-a77af9248039-3 00:26:23.903 --> 00:26:28.960 specifically provided for in any other heading of the tariff. 89ae1e80-4f7d-4edb-a80d-9f6ec73eda4b-0 00:26:29.880 --> 00:26:36.370 Examples of other articles of aluminum include horseshoes, 89ae1e80-4f7d-4edb-a80d-9f6ec73eda4b-1 00:26:36.370 --> 00:26:43.190 pencil cases, tool boxes that are not internally fitted, snap 89ae1e80-4f7d-4edb-a80d-9f6ec73eda4b-2 00:26:43.190 --> 00:26:50.450 hooks of various configurations, smartphone cases, roof and floor 89ae1e80-4f7d-4edb-a80d-9f6ec73eda4b-3 00:26:50.450 --> 00:26:56.610 grates and drains, generic countertop, tabletop display 89ae1e80-4f7d-4edb-a80d-9f6ec73eda4b-4 00:26:56.610 --> 00:27:03.210 stands, pill boxes, frames, carabinas, cigarette cases, and 89ae1e80-4f7d-4edb-a80d-9f6ec73eda4b-5 00:27:03.210 --> 00:27:09.700 clothing fashion accessories including headbands and chain 89ae1e80-4f7d-4edb-a80d-9f6ec73eda4b-6 00:27:09.700 --> 00:27:10.360 belts. 19fc2343-0f15-4513-8964-af8c7cfde580-0 00:27:12.680 --> 00:27:18.177 The breakouts for subheading 761699, which provides for other 19fc2343-0f15-4513-8964-af8c7cfde580-1 00:27:18.177 --> 00:27:20.040 articles of aluminum. ecb52a94-a8f0-4bb7-8834-864689a2f9f5-0 00:27:20.040 --> 00:27:26.907 Other includes subheading 76169910, which provides for ecb52a94-a8f0-4bb7-8834-864689a2f9f5-1 00:27:26.907 --> 00:27:34.774 luggage frames as pictured in the lower left on the slide, and ecb52a94-a8f0-4bb7-8834-864689a2f9f5-2 00:27:34.774 --> 00:27:38.520 subheading 76169951 for other. 13b42601-a88e-4808-a231-2dc03eeb7c03-0 00:27:38.520 --> 00:27:41.360 Other, which includes caskets. e831ffe0-b331-4d63-9716-2c2dced009dd-0 00:27:43.400 --> 00:27:51.432 The statistical breakouts for subheading 76169951 for which we e831ffe0-b331-4d63-9716-2c2dced009dd-1 00:27:51.432 --> 00:27:59.719 most often see products include 7616995130 for ladders, 5140 for e831ffe0-b331-4d63-9716-2c2dced009dd-2 00:27:59.719 --> 00:28:05.966 Venetian blinds, 5160 forecastings which include e831ffe0-b331-4d63-9716-2c2dced009dd-3 00:28:05.966 --> 00:28:13.233 brakes and drains for water and sewage systems, 5170 for e831ffe0-b331-4d63-9716-2c2dced009dd-4 00:28:13.233 --> 00:28:21.010 forgings such as horseshoes, 5175 for other articles of wire e831ffe0-b331-4d63-9716-2c2dced009dd-5 00:28:21.010 --> 00:28:29.042 such as carabiner and generic desk desk stands pictured on the e831ffe0-b331-4d63-9716-2c2dced009dd-6 00:28:29.042 --> 00:28:35.162 bottom of this slide, and 7616995190 for rather e831ffe0-b331-4d63-9716-2c2dced009dd-7 00:28:35.162 --> 00:28:37.839 statistical breakout. 451d626e-5957-47ea-b329-9223c9ee5029-0 00:28:37.840 --> 00:28:43.360 7616995130 provides for ladders. 9e2d157b-072e-454d-b08c-f7177b3aed4e-0 00:28:43.800 --> 00:28:50.502 Explanatory Note 1 to heading 7326 for other articles of iron 9e2d157b-072e-454d-b08c-f7177b3aed4e-1 00:28:50.502 --> 00:28:56.881 or steel corresponding to heading 7616 states this heading 9e2d157b-072e-454d-b08c-f7177b3aed4e-2 00:28:56.881 --> 00:28:59.800 includes ladders and steps. a251982a-55c6-4968-baa8-0f2c7385fb31-0 00:29:00.280 --> 00:29:05.303 The picture on the left is a 12 rung aluminum ladder, in the a251982a-55c6-4968-baa8-0f2c7385fb31-1 00:29:05.303 --> 00:29:10.244 middle we have an aluminum step stool and on the right is a a251982a-55c6-4968-baa8-0f2c7385fb31-2 00:29:10.244 --> 00:29:11.480 rolling ladder. 74ce5ee4-4897-488a-a502-2506e46da962-0 00:29:13.640 --> 00:29:20.288 Statistical Breakout 7616995190 is the basket provision for 74ce5ee4-4897-488a-a502-2506e46da962-1 00:29:20.288 --> 00:29:23.280 other articles of aluminum. e3c85771-e8a7-4122-b52f-c3f19733cc16-0 00:29:23.920 --> 00:29:30.383 CBP has determined that articles classified under statistical e3c85771-e8a7-4122-b52f-c3f19733cc16-1 00:29:30.383 --> 00:29:35.804 breakout include cases for smartphones, telescoping e3c85771-e8a7-4122-b52f-c3f19733cc16-2 00:29:35.804 --> 00:29:42.059 extension poles, hose clamps, key rings, snap hooks for all e3c85771-e8a7-4122-b52f-c3f19733cc16-3 00:29:42.059 --> 00:29:48.419 purposes, generic countertop table display stands, floor and e3c85771-e8a7-4122-b52f-c3f19733cc16-4 00:29:48.419 --> 00:29:54.152 roof trains, sports, water bottles, pill boxes, pencil e3c85771-e8a7-4122-b52f-c3f19733cc16-5 00:29:54.152 --> 00:29:59.573 cases, clothing accessories including headbands and e3c85771-e8a7-4122-b52f-c3f19733cc16-6 00:29:59.573 --> 00:30:05.620 clutches, hand bands, and adjustable roll up and portable e3c85771-e8a7-4122-b52f-c3f19733cc16-7 00:30:05.620 --> 00:30:07.080 folding ramps. 1784c811-20e2-48ce-b702-281046ad553b-0 00:30:09.760 --> 00:30:15.621 In June 2022, Customs and Border Protection announced the launch 1784c811-20e2-48ce-b702-281046ad553b-1 00:30:15.621 --> 00:30:21.213 of the Green Trade Strategy, a framework to incentivize green 1784c811-20e2-48ce-b702-281046ad553b-2 00:30:21.213 --> 00:30:25.722 trade, strengthen CB PS environmental enforcement 1784c811-20e2-48ce-b702-281046ad553b-3 00:30:25.722 --> 00:30:30.953 posture, accelerate green innovation, and improve climate 1784c811-20e2-48ce-b702-281046ad553b-4 00:30:30.953 --> 00:30:34.200 resilience and resource efficiency. f84af09f-ca6f-42b7-9ff3-4b1e133be5a0-0 00:30:36.160 --> 00:30:41.117 The Green Trade Strategy establishes a proactive model to f84af09f-ca6f-42b7-9ff3-4b1e133be5a0-1 00:30:41.117 --> 00:30:46.417 combat the negative impacts of climate change on the agency's f84af09f-ca6f-42b7-9ff3-4b1e133be5a0-2 00:30:46.417 --> 00:30:50.178 trade mission, while strengthening existing f84af09f-ca6f-42b7-9ff3-4b1e133be5a0-3 00:30:50.178 --> 00:30:55.221 enforcement activities against environmental trade crimes, f84af09f-ca6f-42b7-9ff3-4b1e133be5a0-4 00:30:55.221 --> 00:31:00.093 including illegal logging, wildlife trafficking, illegal f84af09f-ca6f-42b7-9ff3-4b1e133be5a0-5 00:31:00.093 --> 00:31:04.880 unreported and unregulated fishing, and illegal mining. c4e62043-8b82-40f0-aebf-3ab6e4938368-0 00:31:05.360 --> 00:31:10.784 It is It also defines goals for environmentally sustainable c4e62043-8b82-40f0-aebf-3ab6e4938368-1 00:31:10.784 --> 00:31:15.847 trade policies, programs, and infrastructure within the c4e62043-8b82-40f0-aebf-3ab6e4938368-2 00:31:15.847 --> 00:31:16.479 agency. 69b0eb5c-9a0d-4b7a-a03c-69c75a9bf42f-0 00:31:18.440 --> 00:31:22.889 Known as the green metal, aluminium is one of the most 69b0eb5c-9a0d-4b7a-a03c-69c75a9bf42f-1 00:31:22.889 --> 00:31:27.986 environmentally environmentally friendly metals because of its 69b0eb5c-9a0d-4b7a-a03c-69c75a9bf42f-2 00:31:27.986 --> 00:31:29.200 sustainability. 62124b2c-c8e3-4613-a636-8dd4fe3341fe-0 00:31:29.840 --> 00:31:34.060 As the most recyclable industrial material, aluminum 62124b2c-c8e3-4613-a636-8dd4fe3341fe-1 00:31:34.060 --> 00:31:38.520 can be recycled infinitely to produce the same product. 83314a36-857e-400d-84bd-15de10632011-0 00:31:39.000 --> 00:31:44.590 Recycling aluminum saves 95% of the energy used in its 83314a36-857e-400d-84bd-15de10632011-1 00:31:44.590 --> 00:31:47.640 production from raw materials. 4782d4b1-b1ef-415e-af72-a89e51bb3821-0 00:31:50.080 --> 00:31:55.648 Not only does recycling aluminum reduce its environmental impact, 4782d4b1-b1ef-415e-af72-a89e51bb3821-1 00:31:55.648 --> 00:32:00.710 but aluminum's properties mean that it can often be used to 4782d4b1-b1ef-415e-af72-a89e51bb3821-2 00:32:00.710 --> 00:32:04.760 replace more environmentally harmful materials. 3581f53a-e391-406a-98e9-6d9f2008f23e-0 00:32:07.280 --> 00:32:12.464 For example, aluminum replaces plastic and toxic forever 3581f53a-e391-406a-98e9-6d9f2008f23e-1 00:32:12.464 --> 00:32:15.920 materials, as well as timber or wood. d10a05ea-dcbb-4cab-ba9e-4c3ece9a70ea-0 00:32:16.440 --> 00:32:20.954 Also, aluminum requires less maintenance compared to other d10a05ea-dcbb-4cab-ba9e-4c3ece9a70ea-1 00:32:20.954 --> 00:32:21.720 materials. d57cd6a8-9ad2-42d8-9e75-5baaf6483f65-0 00:32:23.840 --> 00:32:29.103 Not only does recycling aluminum reduce its environmental impact, d57cd6a8-9ad2-42d8-9e75-5baaf6483f65-1 00:32:29.103 --> 00:32:34.047 but aluminum's properties mean that it could often be used to d57cd6a8-9ad2-42d8-9e75-5baaf6483f65-2 00:32:34.047 --> 00:32:36.360 prevent environmental damage. f95b4e05-c7a5-4054-9eff-d6878f9155cb-0 00:32:36.680 --> 00:32:42.442 For example, in construction, aluminum is used 74% of the time f95b4e05-c7a5-4054-9eff-d6878f9155cb-1 00:32:42.442 --> 00:32:47.473 in place of wood during the development of residential f95b4e05-c7a5-4054-9eff-d6878f9155cb-2 00:32:47.473 --> 00:32:48.480 properties. 7b7df46c-0bd2-4699-b991-a66d28bbbcd0-0 00:32:48.840 --> 00:32:53.721 Reducing deforestation Deforestation is defined as 7b7df46c-0bd2-4699-b991-a66d28bbbcd0-1 00:32:53.721 --> 00:32:59.177 cutting down, burning, and removal of all or most of the 7b7df46c-0bd2-4699-b991-a66d28bbbcd0-2 00:32:59.177 --> 00:33:04.920 trees in a forested area, which can damage the environment. 64260081-1b38-4550-9c81-4d973f90e35e-0 00:33:05.440 --> 00:33:10.504 Deforestation causes erosion of the soil, and it decreases 64260081-1b38-4550-9c81-4d973f90e35e-1 00:33:10.504 --> 00:33:15.741 biodiversity by destroying the habitats needed for different 64260081-1b38-4550-9c81-4d973f90e35e-2 00:33:15.741 --> 00:33:16.600 organisms. 4229b501-5eb8-4a5d-bee4-e6059075031a-0 00:33:19.160 --> 00:33:24.019 Aluminium is the most frequently used metal in the world as it is 4229b501-5eb8-4a5d-bee4-e6059075031a-1 00:33:24.019 --> 00:33:27.480 extremely versatile, lightweight, and durable. 598fcd4e-e18e-46c0-8f03-aa5351cefe30-0 00:33:28.280 --> 00:33:32.772 Buildings constructed using aluminium in place of other 598fcd4e-e18e-46c0-8f03-aa5351cefe30-1 00:33:32.772 --> 00:33:37.506 materials like timber and titanium are not only strong and 598fcd4e-e18e-46c0-8f03-aa5351cefe30-2 00:33:37.506 --> 00:33:42.400 robust, but also recyclable and environmentally sustainable. 5ec39d67-7a93-4371-9338-cff9cc0bbf29-0 00:33:43.440 --> 00:33:49.046 Aluminum alloys are used in many applications where strength and 5ec39d67-7a93-4371-9338-cff9cc0bbf29-1 00:33:49.046 --> 00:33:53.704 durability are needed simultaneously, for example, in 5ec39d67-7a93-4371-9338-cff9cc0bbf29-2 00:33:53.704 --> 00:33:58.880 the construction of planes, vehicles, and even skyscrapers. b31ec365-244f-4fab-aa7d-54daf45e8f47-0 00:33:59.520 --> 00:34:03.637 Working with aluminum enables architects to be more creative b31ec365-244f-4fab-aa7d-54daf45e8f47-1 00:34:03.637 --> 00:34:04.920 with their designs. 204deaf0-2898-41d7-926e-8e7453094cf9-0 00:34:05.160 --> 00:34:09.774 Because of its flexibility, aluminum is also a suitable 204deaf0-2898-41d7-926e-8e7453094cf9-1 00:34:09.774 --> 00:34:14.470 metal for building window frames, as it can be rolled or 204deaf0-2898-41d7-926e-8e7453094cf9-2 00:34:14.470 --> 00:34:18.919 hammered into extremely thin sheets without breaking. 0894bdbb-dadf-4198-a6e8-c94e43d28996-0 00:34:19.800 --> 00:34:23.539 Another benefit to using aluminum for window frames 0894bdbb-dadf-4198-a6e8-c94e43d28996-1 00:34:23.539 --> 00:34:28.213 during construction is the added thermal efficiency it provides, 0894bdbb-dadf-4198-a6e8-c94e43d28996-2 00:34:28.213 --> 00:34:32.312 which again helps to make buildings more environmentally 0894bdbb-dadf-4198-a6e8-c94e43d28996-3 00:34:32.312 --> 00:34:32.960 friendly. cb45d5b8-5ee4-49b8-bfec-59d0d30eb973-0 00:34:33.720 --> 00:34:38.694 We note the aluminum industry is making continuous improvements cb45d5b8-5ee4-49b8-bfec-59d0d30eb973-1 00:34:38.694 --> 00:34:43.280 in the environmental efficiency of producing the aluminum. 32249b98-8628-4915-a3cd-a52536323352-0 00:34:46.360 --> 00:34:51.101 Examples of products in which we can substitute or replace 32249b98-8628-4915-a3cd-a52536323352-1 00:34:51.101 --> 00:34:55.601 plastic, glass and less environmentally friendly metals 32249b98-8628-4915-a3cd-a52536323352-2 00:34:55.601 --> 00:35:00.101 with aluminum for green transition include sports water 32249b98-8628-4915-a3cd-a52536323352-3 00:35:00.101 --> 00:35:04.200 bottles, ladders and other products that have been 32249b98-8628-4915-a3cd-a52536323352-4 00:35:04.200 --> 00:35:08.780 traditionally made of wood and components of solar panel 32249b98-8628-4915-a3cd-a52536323352-5 00:35:08.780 --> 00:35:13.120 mounting systems, wind deflectors, and wind turbines. 1b8eb793-d0a1-4805-a1ff-b0fe79302444-0 00:35:15.600 --> 00:35:19.600 Plastic glass of aluminum can technically all be recycled. 75e3bd80-836b-48db-a3ee-479a8f6565fa-0 00:35:19.920 --> 00:35:24.429 However, the probability that a container will be recycled is 75e3bd80-836b-48db-a3ee-479a8f6565fa-1 00:35:24.429 --> 00:35:26.320 the highest with aluminum. 515e0e91-cab5-412e-b290-8ade1d8bdfb5-0 00:35:28.640 --> 00:35:33.000 On this slide, I have provided recycling aluminum facts. a3108c6d-29a0-421d-b5ce-5ad7c194f0a9-0 00:35:34.080 --> 00:35:39.736 Recycling aluminum saves 97% of greenhouse gases used in the a3108c6d-29a0-421d-b5ce-5ad7c194f0a9-1 00:35:39.736 --> 00:35:42.240 primary production process. 9c7b4a00-38be-4378-82b7-5cd695023af4-0 00:35:42.920 --> 00:35:48.061 Recycling 1 aluminum can saves enough energy to run a 9c7b4a00-38be-4378-82b7-5cd695023af4-1 00:35:48.061 --> 00:35:51.680 television for approximately 3 hours. 9ff3782d-5a57-4603-a0f6-0df015c9bc56-0 00:35:52.560 --> 00:35:57.603 One ton of recycled aluminum saves nine 10s of carbon dioxide 9ff3782d-5a57-4603-a0f6-0df015c9bc56-1 00:35:57.603 --> 00:36:02.810 emissions and 4 tons of bauxite, which is the raw material that 9ff3782d-5a57-4603-a0f6-0df015c9bc56-2 00:36:02.810 --> 00:36:04.600 aluminum is made from. 83bea5d2-898c-4e06-ab59-57623d9b1f5c-0 00:36:05.240 --> 00:36:12.050 9 tons of carbon dioxide is the equivalent of driving 25,200 83bea5d2-898c-4e06-ab59-57623d9b1f5c-1 00:36:12.050 --> 00:36:12.720 miles. 873bdf3e-449a-4a4a-a53b-16eb48fa600f-0 00:36:14.040 --> 00:36:20.395 One ton of recycled aluminum saves 14,000 kilowatts of 873bdf3e-449a-4a4a-a53b-16eb48fa600f-1 00:36:20.395 --> 00:36:26.866 electricity, 1663 gallons of oil, and 10 cubic yards of 873bdf3e-449a-4a4a-a53b-16eb48fa600f-2 00:36:26.866 --> 00:36:28.600 landfill space. eb444f9b-2577-42b1-9213-70fbceba3dde-0 00:36:29.560 --> 00:36:35.585 Aluminum takes approximately 200 to 500 years to fully break down eb444f9b-2577-42b1-9213-70fbceba3dde-1 00:36:35.585 --> 00:36:37.320 in a landfill site. 283b9924-f9ae-419c-ba35-65868da990c4-0 00:36:40.960 --> 00:36:47.720 Other green articles of aluminum classified under 76169951. 1e54eacb-620f-4682-b6a9-03050bfebb5d-0 00:36:47.960 --> 00:36:52.880 The basket provision for other articles of aluminum include 1e54eacb-620f-4682-b6a9-03050bfebb5d-1 00:36:52.880 --> 00:36:57.882 bottles, ladders, frames and rails for rooftops, solar panel 1e54eacb-620f-4682-b6a9-03050bfebb5d-2 00:36:57.882 --> 00:37:01.080 mounting systems, and wind deflectors. 782f87b4-2e01-459c-b5fa-0807a02652a5-0 00:37:02.800 --> 00:37:06.550 Aluminum sports water bottles are considered more 782f87b4-2e01-459c-b5fa-0807a02652a5-1 00:37:06.550 --> 00:37:11.050 environmentally friendly than single use plastic containers 782f87b4-2e01-459c-b5fa-0807a02652a5-2 00:37:11.050 --> 00:37:12.400 and glass bottles. a1f714a2-57de-4525-add5-d9a485e441af-0 00:37:13.000 --> 00:37:17.677 Aluminum is infinitely recyclable, meaning it can be a1f714a2-57de-4525-add5-d9a485e441af-1 00:37:17.677 --> 00:37:21.560 recycled and reused without losing quality. bc31302f-0833-4e6b-b337-24a4afec6a5e-0 00:37:22.160 --> 00:37:27.428 While plastic can only be recycled, the phrase reduce bc31302f-0833-4e6b-b337-24a4afec6a5e-1 00:37:27.428 --> 00:37:30.160 environmental impact, reuse. 7131c402-06b2-493f-a54f-5272988407fb-0 00:37:30.240 --> 00:37:33.920 Recycle applies to sports water bottles. 279a3b88-f0d5-428c-890f-eeea3d67687f-0 00:37:35.720 --> 00:37:40.454 Any bottle which can be reused is better for the environment 279a3b88-f0d5-428c-890f-eeea3d67687f-1 00:37:40.454 --> 00:37:44.800 than a one time single use disposable throwaway bottle. 94f8c5df-7d01-4892-91ae-31e12efb6c1e-0 00:37:45.560 --> 00:37:50.060 The probability for aluminium containers being reused is much 94f8c5df-7d01-4892-91ae-31e12efb6c1e-1 00:37:50.060 --> 00:37:53.400 higher than for plastic and glass containers. bc3195a4-e206-4f1a-b795-3b28cfe215e3-0 00:37:55.440 --> 00:38:01.467 Regarding recycling aluminum, we note that aluminum beverage and bc3195a4-e206-4f1a-b795-3b28cfe215e3-1 00:38:01.467 --> 00:38:07.217 food cans and similar containers are classified in subheading bc3195a4-e206-4f1a-b795-3b28cfe215e3-2 00:38:07.217 --> 00:38:12.318 76129010, which provides for aluminum cans, boxes, and bc3195a4-e206-4f1a-b795-3b28cfe215e3-3 00:38:12.318 --> 00:38:14.079 similar containers. 8c40bc42-9759-4f1f-8f9d-942e5ffa83fa-0 00:38:14.280 --> 00:38:20.305 For any material of a capacity not exceeding 20 liters, the 8c40bc42-9759-4f1f-8f9d-942e5ffa83fa-1 00:38:20.305 --> 00:38:23.720 explanatory notes for 7612 state. c0ec43f0-63f9-4b20-9585-86978adc9c9c-0 00:38:24.320 --> 00:38:29.193 This heading covers containers of aluminum used for the c0ec43f0-63f9-4b20-9585-86978adc9c9c-1 00:38:29.193 --> 00:38:34.676 transport of milk, beer, wine, etcetera, and aluminum cans and c0ec43f0-63f9-4b20-9585-86978adc9c9c-2 00:38:34.676 --> 00:38:37.200 boxes for packing foodstuffs. d55a3ccc-4a6c-4dcc-91c7-ca7912a8c70e-0 00:38:39.600 --> 00:38:44.240 Plastic, glass, and aluminum can technically all be recycled. efd398c6-e3c1-47c7-a655-f809feb9b375-0 00:38:44.600 --> 00:38:51.385 However, only 10% of plastic is recycled in the United States, efd398c6-e3c1-47c7-a655-f809feb9b375-1 00:38:51.385 --> 00:38:56.878 50% of aluminum cans are recycled, and the average efd398c6-e3c1-47c7-a655-f809feb9b375-2 00:38:56.878 --> 00:39:02.910 aluminum can is comprised of approximately 73% recycled efd398c6-e3c1-47c7-a655-f809feb9b375-3 00:39:02.910 --> 00:39:03.880 material. 3787661a-2757-461f-b28d-3d21f2c111b6-0 00:39:06.920 --> 00:39:13.254 Recycled aluminum actually makes money, while recycling glass 3787661a-2757-461f-b28d-3d21f2c111b6-1 00:39:13.254 --> 00:39:14.480 costs money. f810238b-0581-4845-b4af-91d31cfd6697-0 00:39:15.080 --> 00:39:19.588 The probability that a container will be recycled is the highest f810238b-0581-4845-b4af-91d31cfd6697-1 00:39:19.588 --> 00:39:20.560 with aluminum. 5212bd5f-c3bb-434f-93c0-6d3aad81cb67-0 00:39:23.040 --> 00:39:26.969 Aluminum ladders are very popular for household use as 5212bd5f-c3bb-434f-93c0-6d3aad81cb67-1 00:39:26.969 --> 00:39:30.684 well as among industrial companies because they are 5212bd5f-c3bb-434f-93c0-6d3aad81cb67-2 00:39:30.684 --> 00:39:33.400 durable, lightweight, and affordable. 48886331-03ed-47ad-b06a-c5f3119a1e67-0 00:39:34.200 --> 00:39:38.301 Also, the usage does not have to worry about maintaining aluminum 48886331-03ed-47ad-b06a-c5f3119a1e67-1 00:39:38.301 --> 00:39:41.160 ladders because they are corrosion resistant. 4dec5f8b-283b-4c65-b1d6-13e3484fa715-0 00:39:41.920 --> 00:39:46.434 Aluminum requires less maintenance compared to wood in 4dec5f8b-283b-4c65-b1d6-13e3484fa715-1 00:39:46.434 --> 00:39:50.045 addition to being environmentally friendly, 4dec5f8b-283b-4c65-b1d6-13e3484fa715-2 00:39:50.045 --> 00:39:53.000 affordable and corrosion resistant. 23bb613e-0fcf-429c-82df-69cbcac3e50b-0 00:39:53.320 --> 00:39:58.428 Advantages for aluminum ladders include quicker installation 23bb613e-0fcf-429c-82df-69cbcac3e50b-1 00:39:58.428 --> 00:40:03.871 because it is lightweight, will not deteriorate in harsh weather 23bb613e-0fcf-429c-82df-69cbcac3e50b-2 00:40:03.871 --> 00:40:08.811 because it is durable, high strength material suitable for 23bb613e-0fcf-429c-82df-69cbcac3e50b-3 00:40:08.811 --> 00:40:13.920 heavy duty work, and aluminum is non spark and non magnetic. 04055642-f83d-494c-8c7f-3bbbd70224fe-0 00:40:14.680 --> 00:40:19.426 If a company requires heavy duty work with ladders, they would 04055642-f83d-494c-8c7f-3bbbd70224fe-1 00:40:19.426 --> 00:40:24.249 opt for aluminum because it has an excellent strength to weight 04055642-f83d-494c-8c7f-3bbbd70224fe-2 00:40:24.249 --> 00:40:28.845 ratio compared to other ladder types with a high tendency to 04055642-f83d-494c-8c7f-3bbbd70224fe-3 00:40:28.845 --> 00:40:30.880 snap under excess pressure. c56700ad-fd13-411b-9854-970a8eea90f9-0 00:40:31.560 --> 00:40:35.527 Aluminum ladders are are affordable and virtually c56700ad-fd13-411b-9854-970a8eea90f9-1 00:40:35.527 --> 00:40:40.446 maintenance free and therefore they are the most popular type c56700ad-fd13-411b-9854-970a8eea90f9-2 00:40:40.446 --> 00:40:41.240 of ladder. cc7d7bdc-0354-4ae1-95fa-93444756f0bd-0 00:40:43.720 --> 00:40:50.660 Other green articles of aluminum classified under 7616995190 cc7d7bdc-0354-4ae1-95fa-93444756f0bd-1 00:40:50.660 --> 00:40:57.600 include frames and rails for mounting solar panels on roofs. af9d37f9-e7ae-44cc-b2f8-db5f0ef44e9b-0 00:41:01.680 --> 00:41:06.042 Solar panel mounting rails are the structures that support af9d37f9-e7ae-44cc-b2f8-db5f0ef44e9b-1 00:41:06.042 --> 00:41:09.000 solar panels on roofs or on the ground. 33001867-162b-454d-a94c-7d4e92ece3c0-0 00:41:09.480 --> 00:41:14.039 They serve as the foundational framework into which solar 33001867-162b-454d-a94c-7d4e92ece3c0-1 00:41:14.039 --> 00:41:18.362 panels are securely attached, facilitating the optimal 33001867-162b-454d-a94c-7d4e92ece3c0-2 00:41:18.362 --> 00:41:23.000 positioning of panels to capture the sunlight efficiently. d845564e-3cf9-4c06-b1f1-00fec746ca71-0 00:41:24.880 --> 00:41:29.778 Solar panel mounting rails are essential components of a solar d845564e-3cf9-4c06-b1f1-00fec746ca71-1 00:41:29.778 --> 00:41:34.288 panel installation system as they securely hold the solar d845564e-3cf9-4c06-b1f1-00fec746ca71-2 00:41:34.288 --> 00:41:38.720 panel in place on rooftops or ground mounted structures. 7219868c-46ea-4990-80a8-d65d3a48c527-0 00:41:39.400 --> 00:41:42.771 Almost every solar panel mounting structure is 7219868c-46ea-4990-80a8-d65d3a48c527-1 00:41:42.771 --> 00:41:46.000 lightweight, durable, and weather resistant. b2c4982f-b867-468d-912f-3c5f2288b61a-0 00:41:46.560 --> 00:41:51.410 They are designed to make solar panel installation easy and b2c4982f-b867-468d-912f-3c5f2288b61a-1 00:41:51.410 --> 00:41:56.664 ensure optimal panel alignment, maximizing energy production and b2c4982f-b867-468d-912f-3c5f2288b61a-2 00:41:56.664 --> 00:42:01.918 the conversion of sunlight into electricity while providing long b2c4982f-b867-468d-912f-3c5f2288b61a-3 00:42:01.918 --> 00:42:05.880 lasting support for sustainable power solutions. 278e7826-aaa2-4e8b-a8db-4f741838fcd8-0 00:42:07.880 --> 00:42:13.794 On this slide is a rooftop solar mounting system with each of the 278e7826-aaa2-4e8b-a8db-4f741838fcd8-1 00:42:13.794 --> 00:42:18.902 components labeled, including the solar panels, mounting 278e7826-aaa2-4e8b-a8db-4f741838fcd8-2 00:42:18.902 --> 00:42:23.831 clamps, racking mounts, grounding screws and grounding 278e7826-aaa2-4e8b-a8db-4f741838fcd8-3 00:42:23.831 --> 00:42:24.279 wire. cdcba56f-fe30-4296-b133-ee790bf8cff6-0 00:42:27.800 --> 00:42:33.972 Other green articles of aluminum classified under 7616995190 cdcba56f-fe30-4296-b133-ee790bf8cff6-1 00:42:33.972 --> 00:42:39.437 include wind deflectors, which are components of wind cdcba56f-fe30-4296-b133-ee790bf8cff6-2 00:42:39.437 --> 00:42:41.360 management systems. e2e2f12b-fe14-458d-b62a-d68ff21808be-0 00:42:42.080 --> 00:42:46.493 The amount of solar energy that can be produced in the United e2e2f12b-fe14-458d-b62a-d68ff21808be-1 00:42:46.493 --> 00:42:50.622 States and throughout the world has seen an unprecedented e2e2f12b-fe14-458d-b62a-d68ff21808be-2 00:42:50.622 --> 00:42:54.040 potential to fulfil our growing energy demands. ae7eaa25-ebf0-4936-92a6-8357ce9f07a2-0 00:42:54.600 --> 00:42:58.969 Solar panels could be installed on the ground or on the roof of ae7eaa25-ebf0-4936-92a6-8357ce9f07a2-1 00:42:58.969 --> 00:42:59.720 a building. ba4e1123-b785-4424-85ce-556c6928c52a-0 00:43:00.440 --> 00:43:05.564 Roof mounted panels could experience occasional highwind ba4e1123-b785-4424-85ce-556c6928c52a-1 00:43:05.564 --> 00:43:09.160 loads, especially lift and drag forces. 4214e0eb-5b00-40a1-8256-7a5111926484-0 00:43:09.840 --> 00:43:14.272 Solar panels are bolted directly into the roof and they be 4214e0eb-5b00-40a1-8256-7a5111926484-1 00:43:14.272 --> 00:43:18.629 secured using ballasts as counterweights against the wind 4214e0eb-5b00-40a1-8256-7a5111926484-2 00:43:18.629 --> 00:43:19.080 loads. 5c51fc9d-f09b-4941-81fd-a86daeb0d4ec-0 00:43:19.400 --> 00:43:23.872 Or the consumer can use efficient wind deflectors 5c51fc9d-f09b-4941-81fd-a86daeb0d4ec-1 00:43:23.872 --> 00:43:29.240 designed to be strategically placed in front of the panels. 7ef53860-2624-44d2-9047-df8e935e044d-0 00:43:31.000 --> 00:43:36.094 Solar panel wind deflectors are positioned before the tilted 7ef53860-2624-44d2-9047-df8e935e044d-1 00:43:36.094 --> 00:43:40.938 panels and minimize the high wind loads by as much as 50% 7ef53860-2624-44d2-9047-df8e935e044d-2 00:43:40.938 --> 00:43:45.364 compared to the wind loads without the use of a wind 7ef53860-2624-44d2-9047-df8e935e044d-3 00:43:45.364 --> 00:43:46.199 deflector. 8dac58ad-b555-461b-bc39-c79b16467f85-0 00:43:47.040 --> 00:43:52.076 The deflectors minimize the wind loads on solar panels by half, 8dac58ad-b555-461b-bc39-c79b16467f85-1 00:43:52.076 --> 00:43:56.720 ensuring the safety of civilians and surrounding property. d6f18923-b4c0-4d9b-9a93-0eb322d44556-0 00:43:58.400 --> 00:44:03.235 When placed in front of the panel rack, the solar panel wind d6f18923-b4c0-4d9b-9a93-0eb322d44556-1 00:44:03.235 --> 00:44:07.040 deflector greatly reduces uplift on the panels. 9c62ec98-87e5-4c94-8289-bf3f881a9291-0 00:44:07.520 --> 00:44:12.508 The deflector acts as a bluff body obstruction to the wind 9c62ec98-87e5-4c94-8289-bf3f881a9291-1 00:44:12.508 --> 00:44:14.200 flow over the panel. 43e196a7-e577-40cc-88a2-007337318c32-0 00:44:14.760 --> 00:44:19.480 Lift forces are minimized and deflectors contribute to the 43e196a7-e577-40cc-88a2-007337318c32-1 00:44:19.480 --> 00:44:23.880 structural stability of solar panels under high winds. 2a1ce9a3-751c-4a47-8974-0b91ed23c34b-0 00:44:25.920 --> 00:44:30.909 On this slide we see solar panel rails and clamps that attach and 2a1ce9a3-751c-4a47-8974-0b91ed23c34b-1 00:44:30.909 --> 00:44:33.480 support solar panels on the roof. bff596c7-3a69-433a-b005-00a48fb10375-0 00:44:34.360 --> 00:44:40.272 The aluminum rails are classified in subheading bff596c7-3a69-433a-b005-00a48fb10375-1 00:44:40.272 --> 00:44:46.800 76169951 for Other articles of aluminum in New York. cc1a868f-8815-4b62-8fbd-93f107021ad8-0 00:44:46.800 --> 00:44:53.760 Rolling N 305694, dated August 30th, 2019. dc67daff-98a8-47ca-b8e3-9097fe26c4ac-0 00:44:54.160 --> 00:44:58.940 The subject products are identified as aluminium solar dc67daff-98a8-47ca-b8e3-9097fe26c4ac-1 00:44:58.940 --> 00:45:01.200 panel rails and rail kits. 01c660b1-5abe-437e-a691-d908c9527dd8-0 00:45:01.880 --> 00:45:06.830 They are designed and used exclusively to securely attach 01c660b1-5abe-437e-a691-d908c9527dd8-1 00:45:06.830 --> 00:45:11.524 and support solar panels in accordance with regulatory 01c660b1-5abe-437e-a691-d908c9527dd8-2 00:45:11.524 --> 00:45:16.560 building codes applicable to solar panel systems on roofs. a1f4281d-7dd3-49bc-b330-8e136671257a-0 00:45:18.520 --> 00:45:22.924 The subject rails are imported in bundles of four aluminium a1f4281d-7dd3-49bc-b330-8e136671257a-1 00:45:22.924 --> 00:45:24.760 rails in their condition. 477169f9-c145-4943-8e86-dd587dd774ec-0 00:45:24.760 --> 00:45:30.989 As imported, the rails are extruded and anodized and cut to 477169f9-c145-4943-8e86-dd587dd774ec-1 00:45:30.989 --> 00:45:34.520 size in 1114 and 17 foot lengths. 7b4005cd-2356-43bd-b8c3-4de27f3b90ee-0 00:45:34.920 --> 00:45:38.501 They are shipped in bundles of four that are ready for 7b4005cd-2356-43bd-b8c3-4de27f3b90ee-1 00:45:38.501 --> 00:45:40.520 immediate use and installation. 15c1be11-c817-4acf-9c8a-2ab63aab7d7e-0 00:45:41.160 --> 00:45:46.200 The rails provide the structural groundwork to resist lift, 15c1be11-c817-4acf-9c8a-2ab63aab7d7e-1 00:45:46.200 --> 00:45:51.324 protect against buckling, and safely transfer loads into the 15c1be11-c817-4acf-9c8a-2ab63aab7d7e-2 00:45:51.324 --> 00:45:52.920 building structure. c4ab2c86-be0e-4ba7-b901-cab7c11a99c2-0 00:45:53.440 --> 00:45:57.895 The curved shape of the rail increases strength in both c4ab2c86-be0e-4ba7-b901-cab7c11a99c2-1 00:45:57.895 --> 00:46:00.840 directions while resisting twisting. 1885ac3c-d23e-4940-90fe-09e4186825e0-0 00:46:01.600 --> 00:46:06.338 The channels at the top and bottom of each rail provide the 1885ac3c-d23e-4940-90fe-09e4186825e0-1 00:46:06.338 --> 00:46:11.155 attachment points between the rooftop attachments, the panel 1885ac3c-d23e-4940-90fe-09e4186825e0-2 00:46:11.155 --> 00:46:13.840 attachments, and the rail itself. 20a45695-5a1b-4b74-b0fd-c61e2f325d24-0 00:46:14.440 --> 00:46:27.200 The rails are classified in 7616915190 in N 305694. e027a9ce-3fd7-4b4f-8b97-4681f11bf575-0 00:46:27.440 --> 00:46:32.460 CBP noted there are several rulings that had set precedent e027a9ce-3fd7-4b4f-8b97-4681f11bf575-1 00:46:32.460 --> 00:46:37.394 for the classification of solar panel supports, including e027a9ce-3fd7-4b4f-8b97-4681f11bf575-2 00:46:37.394 --> 00:46:42.585 frames, rails, and racks that were designed to be mounted on e027a9ce-3fd7-4b4f-8b97-4681f11bf575-3 00:46:42.585 --> 00:46:47.520 the roof and heading 7616 as other articles of aluminium. ca86582a-c91a-49bb-bbf9-e8469346f529-0 00:46:48.000 --> 00:46:52.796 However, solar panel supports, including racks and rails that ca86582a-c91a-49bb-bbf9-e8469346f529-1 00:46:52.796 --> 00:46:57.593 were designed to be mounted on the ground, were classified as ca86582a-c91a-49bb-bbf9-e8469346f529-2 00:46:57.593 --> 00:46:59.760 structures and heading 7610. 07b0fac1-8c71-41b5-bbae-763b28c9a676-0 00:47:00.560 --> 00:47:08.200 Since the aluminum solar panel rails under consideration in N 07b0fac1-8c71-41b5-bbae-763b28c9a676-1 00:47:08.200 --> 00:47:14.977 305694 are designed to be mounted on a roof, they were 07b0fac1-8c71-41b5-bbae-763b28c9a676-2 00:47:14.977 --> 00:47:22.617 classified in heading 7616 as other articles of aluminum in N 07b0fac1-8c71-41b5-bbae-763b28c9a676-3 00:47:22.617 --> 00:47:23.480 305694. 9f6ae1c6-134e-459f-bc44-bc859c407182-0 00:47:23.800 --> 00:47:31.420 CBP identified rulings regarding the classification of components 9f6ae1c6-134e-459f-bc44-bc859c407182-1 00:47:31.420 --> 00:47:38.231 for solar panel mounting systems in rulings N 117635 and N 9f6ae1c6-134e-459f-bc44-bc859c407182-2 00:47:38.231 --> 00:47:39.040 234405. 2779dcdb-568d-4861-888f-f275e7cfda8d-0 00:47:39.360 --> 00:47:43.867 The aluminum or steel solar panel channels, racks and 2779dcdb-568d-4861-888f-f275e7cfda8d-1 00:47:43.867 --> 00:47:48.791 supports that were designed to be mounted on the roof were 2779dcdb-568d-4861-888f-f275e7cfda8d-2 00:47:48.791 --> 00:47:53.800 classified as other articles of aluminum or iron and steel. 65d3b472-07df-47d9-9f35-0247944b45ab-0 00:47:54.360 --> 00:48:01.675 However, in rulings N 163076 and N 275032, the solar panel racks 65d3b472-07df-47d9-9f35-0247944b45ab-1 00:48:01.675 --> 00:48:08.316 were designed to be mounted in the ground and the aluminum 65d3b472-07df-47d9-9f35-0247944b45ab-2 00:48:08.316 --> 00:48:13.493 solar panel racks were classified as aluminum 65d3b472-07df-47d9-9f35-0247944b45ab-3 00:48:13.493 --> 00:48:20.472 structures and the steel solar panel racks were classified as 65d3b472-07df-47d9-9f35-0247944b45ab-4 00:48:20.472 --> 00:48:27.000 steel structures in North 117635 dated August 27th, 2010. f4c9ad74-c9e6-470e-ba81-88b1fa42860f-0 00:48:27.440 --> 00:48:31.783 The subject mount racks are aluminum brackets that connect f4c9ad74-c9e6-470e-ba81-88b1fa42860f-1 00:48:31.783 --> 00:48:34.360 to channels and hold solar panels. 24e39c3c-63dd-41ab-b4b8-0aa3a4412ece-0 00:48:34.960 --> 00:48:39.786 The channels are made of extruded aluminum brackets that 24e39c3c-63dd-41ab-b4b8-0aa3a4412ece-1 00:48:39.786 --> 00:48:44.867 are specifically designed to facilitate the installation of 24e39c3c-63dd-41ab-b4b8-0aa3a4412ece-2 00:48:44.867 --> 00:48:49.694 smart grid interactive solar system on street lights and 24e39c3c-63dd-41ab-b4b8-0aa3a4412ece-3 00:48:49.694 --> 00:48:50.880 utility poles. 66aba56b-d4b9-4a3b-a3b7-2288a3455e8d-0 00:48:51.560 --> 00:48:59.802 The mount racks and channels were classified under subheading 66aba56b-d4b9-4a3b-a3b7-2288a3455e8d-1 00:48:59.802 --> 00:49:07.381 7616995190, Other Articles of aluminum in N 234405 dated 66aba56b-d4b9-4a3b-a3b7-2288a3455e8d-2 00:49:07.381 --> 00:49:10.040 November 14th, 2012. fd22c2a6-ea97-4d76-9540-7a3229c72335-0 00:49:10.600 --> 00:49:15.265 CBP classified clause as pictured in the upper left on fd22c2a6-ea97-4d76-9540-7a3229c72335-1 00:49:15.265 --> 00:49:20.780 this slide when the Fleck is as shown in the upper right on this fd22c2a6-ea97-4d76-9540-7a3229c72335-2 00:49:20.780 --> 00:49:26.040 slide and other supports for support system for solar panels. 3f56a0e1-f305-41aa-a711-3f6548b7b2f1-0 00:49:26.600 --> 00:49:31.093 The subject articles are described as components of a 3f56a0e1-f305-41aa-a711-3f6548b7b2f1-1 00:49:31.093 --> 00:49:35.586 support system for solar panels that are used in this 3f56a0e1-f305-41aa-a711-3f6548b7b2f1-2 00:49:35.586 --> 00:49:38.000 construction of solar arrays. 421c0abb-30d4-4bd5-b9cb-4e0d47631619-0 00:49:38.400 --> 00:49:43.249 A solar array consists of multiple panels wired together 421c0abb-30d4-4bd5-b9cb-4e0d47631619-1 00:49:43.249 --> 00:49:48.440 to produce enough energy to power the building or your home. ef4fd473-3f5c-479b-9b70-4b524b6ec652-0 00:49:48.920 --> 00:49:54.731 The supports are used to keep solar panels in place on a flat ef4fd473-3f5c-479b-9b70-4b524b6ec652-1 00:49:54.731 --> 00:49:55.200 roof. 3681e812-8af7-4b0e-99e7-8203720ce0c2-0 00:49:55.920 --> 00:50:00.944 The subject articles include items identified as a floor and 3681e812-8af7-4b0e-99e7-8203720ce0c2-1 00:50:00.944 --> 00:50:05.886 a steel wind deflective for the Grizzly bear system, and an 3681e812-8af7-4b0e-99e7-8203720ce0c2-2 00:50:05.886 --> 00:50:10.663 aluminum wind deflector and a support for the Kodiak Bear 3681e812-8af7-4b0e-99e7-8203720ce0c2-3 00:50:10.663 --> 00:50:11.240 system. b388301a-f1ec-47c1-81c8-aadf7c78c766-0 00:50:12.040 --> 00:50:14.600 The clore is made of extruded aluminium. 04ed2446-e151-4f75-b2d1-c5c578af6205-0 00:50:15.120 --> 00:50:20.226 The solar panel fits into the mouth of the clore and the screw 04ed2446-e151-4f75-b2d1-c5c578af6205-1 00:50:20.226 --> 00:50:24.280 is tightened in order to hold the panel in place. 9c658123-00a2-4ea6-975a-c6640d884a7e-0 00:50:24.880 --> 00:50:28.080 The clore is then attached to the support hardware. 8077ce34-a77c-40bf-8aa3-77230e77f8da-0 00:50:28.800 --> 00:50:32.480 There are 4 claws used on each solar panel. 1738eda5-698b-4e47-a047-b23bf747ed51-0 00:50:33.200 --> 00:50:37.541 The wind deflectors prevent a heavy wind from entering the 1738eda5-698b-4e47-a047-b23bf747ed51-1 00:50:37.541 --> 00:50:41.000 back of the panel and lifting it off the roof. 1bb33a6a-b038-485f-90bb-0a426bbb7fbd-0 00:50:41.840 --> 00:50:46.835 The upper bracket supports are then attached to support the 1bb33a6a-b038-485f-90bb-0a426bbb7fbd-1 00:50:46.835 --> 00:50:51.330 system for extra security and holding panels down the 1bb33a6a-b038-485f-90bb-0a426bbb7fbd-2 00:50:51.330 --> 00:50:52.080 aluminum. 236fe92f-316b-43d7-838f-6376661162f6-0 00:50:52.120 --> 00:50:57.165 The applicable subheading for the aluminum claws for the 236fe92f-316b-43d7-838f-6376661162f6-1 00:50:57.165 --> 00:51:02.476 Grizzly Bear system and the aluminum wind deflector for the 236fe92f-316b-43d7-838f-6376661162f6-2 00:51:02.476 --> 00:51:07.610 Kodiak Bear system will be 7616995190, which provides for 236fe92f-316b-43d7-838f-6376661162f6-3 00:51:07.610 --> 00:51:10.000 other articles of aluminum. 3bcdd1fa-8b13-411f-aef4-c33724a19fbf-0 00:51:10.040 --> 00:51:16.207 Other The applicable subheading for the steel with deflectors 3bcdd1fa-8b13-411f-aef4-c33724a19fbf-1 00:51:16.207 --> 00:51:22.673 for the Grizzly Bear system and the Kodiak Bear supports will be 3bcdd1fa-8b13-411f-aef4-c33724a19fbf-2 00:51:22.673 --> 00:51:29.040 7326908688, which provides for other articles of iron or steel. ade4e81f-3403-4d0b-91f3-bf921fdca831-0 00:51:32.360 --> 00:51:37.368 Regarding green products, the industry has replaced copper ade4e81f-3403-4d0b-91f3-bf921fdca831-1 00:51:37.368 --> 00:51:40.000 with aluminum in wind turbines. 98b7fbd2-d1c7-43a7-bf8d-1c986210a5df-0 00:51:40.800 --> 00:51:45.932 A wind turbine or wind generator is a device that converts the 98b7fbd2-d1c7-43a7-bf8d-1c986210a5df-1 00:51:45.932 --> 00:51:50.495 kinetic energy of wind, a natural and renewable source, 98b7fbd2-d1c7-43a7-bf8d-1c986210a5df-2 00:51:50.495 --> 00:51:51.880 into electricity. 26176b9b-7b3b-406b-baa5-2e244e993479-0 00:51:52.680 --> 00:51:58.282 Whereas a ventilator or fan uses electricity to create wind, a 26176b9b-7b3b-406b-baa5-2e244e993479-1 00:51:58.282 --> 00:52:01.040 wind turbine does the opposite. e617fcd9-5ee1-4250-9bbf-20d04c742c98-0 00:52:01.320 --> 00:52:04.880 It harnesses the wind to make electricity. 8fc255b5-e1d5-4aa0-a37c-968f533e3e33-0 00:52:08.400 --> 00:52:12.340 Now we are going to review Section 3O1 trade remedy 8fc255b5-e1d5-4aa0-a37c-968f533e3e33-1 00:52:12.340 --> 00:52:16.280 assessed on other articles of aluminium from China. 33e612bb-1a91-4ee9-ab61-382fc5722948-0 00:52:16.920 --> 00:52:21.976 Section 3 O One has issued lists of eight digit classification of 33e612bb-1a91-4ee9-ab61-382fc5722948-1 00:52:21.976 --> 00:52:26.343 imports from China that are subject to additional tariff 33e612bb-1a91-4ee9-ab61-382fc5722948-2 00:52:26.343 --> 00:52:26.880 duties. eb6ee412-3546-466e-b9e3-732522b9a551-0 00:52:27.360 --> 00:52:32.674 The 8 digit tariff numbers currently in effect for other eb6ee412-3546-466e-b9e3-732522b9a551-1 00:52:32.674 --> 00:52:37.616 articles of aluminium are included in List 3, Part 1 eb6ee412-3546-466e-b9e3-732522b9a551-2 00:52:37.616 --> 00:52:41.440 pursuant to US Note 20 to sub Chapter 3. be6c2294-be7e-4a19-80cb-1209a24018da-0 00:52:41.440 --> 00:52:47.992 Chapter 99 of the HTS and other article of aluminum from China be6c2294-be7e-4a19-80cb-1209a24018da-1 00:52:47.992 --> 00:52:54.440 classified under a subheading for another article of aluminum be6c2294-be7e-4a19-80cb-1209a24018da-2 00:52:54.440 --> 00:53:00.680 under subheading 76169951, unless specifically excluded, is be6c2294-be7e-4a19-80cb-1209a24018da-3 00:53:00.680 --> 00:53:07.440 subject to an additional 25% ad valorem rate of duty at the time be6c2294-be7e-4a19-80cb-1209a24018da-4 00:53:07.440 --> 00:53:09.000 of importation. 035c2fc6-c13b-41ec-b340-0643a9c92100-0 00:53:09.200 --> 00:53:15.149 The importer must report the Chapter 99 subheading, in other 035c2fc6-c13b-41ec-b340-0643a9c92100-1 00:53:15.149 --> 00:53:21.098 words 99038803 In addition to the 8 digit subheading for the 035c2fc6-c13b-41ec-b340-0643a9c92100-2 00:53:21.098 --> 00:53:26.267 other article of aluminum, I have listed the 8 digit 035c2fc6-c13b-41ec-b340-0643a9c92100-3 00:53:26.267 --> 00:53:32.119 subheadings for other articles of aluminum classified under 035c2fc6-c13b-41ec-b340-0643a9c92100-4 00:53:32.119 --> 00:53:37.776 subheading 761699 that are included in List 3, Part 1 for 035c2fc6-c13b-41ec-b340-0643a9c92100-5 00:53:37.776 --> 00:53:40.800 the section 3O1 trade remedies. a71b6fd2-ad67-4e25-894c-b104d6eb6ccf-0 00:53:41.200 --> 00:53:46.486 The third list for section three O 1 was effective September a71b6fd2-ad67-4e25-894c-b104d6eb6ccf-1 00:53:46.486 --> 00:53:47.440 24th, 2018. 092dc9fa-ff2d-4961-a2d4-66054545ae96-0 00:53:48.120 --> 00:53:54.979 The sub headings in List 3, Part 1 includes subheading 76169910, 092dc9fa-ff2d-4961-a2d4-66054545ae96-1 00:53:54.979 --> 00:54:00.572 which provides for other articles of aluminum, other 092dc9fa-ff2d-4961-a2d4-66054545ae96-2 00:54:00.572 --> 00:54:06.693 luggage frames, and 76169951, other articles of aluminum, 092dc9fa-ff2d-4961-a2d4-66054545ae96-3 00:54:06.693 --> 00:54:07.960 other other. 6378b2d4-e6c5-4c3d-9f6b-16eb5642b38e-0 00:54:09.720 --> 00:54:14.378 For background information regarding the trade remedy 6378b2d4-e6c5-4c3d-9f6b-16eb5642b38e-1 00:54:14.378 --> 00:54:19.900 initiated pursuant to Section 3 O one of the Trade Act of 1974, 6378b2d4-e6c5-4c3d-9f6b-16eb5642b38e-2 00:54:19.900 --> 00:54:25.335 you can refer to the relevant parts of the USTR, United States 6378b2d4-e6c5-4c3d-9f6b-16eb5642b38e-3 00:54:25.335 --> 00:54:30.425 Trade Representative and CBP Customs and Border Protection 6378b2d4-e6c5-4c3d-9f6b-16eb5642b38e-4 00:54:30.425 --> 00:54:35.602 websites which are available at the websites listed on this 6378b2d4-e6c5-4c3d-9f6b-16eb5642b38e-5 00:54:35.602 --> 00:54:36.120 slide. 940d3f47-a55b-49f5-b18d-2c728e8521d3-0 00:54:38.320 --> 00:54:42.220 I have provided the contact information for our office on 940d3f47-a55b-49f5-b18d-2c728e8521d3-1 00:54:42.220 --> 00:54:42.960 this slide. 14fe99a7-4e0c-4b03-90cf-97cfd6940c4a-0 00:54:43.520 --> 00:54:54.800 I can be reached at Ann dot TAUB at cbp.dhs.gov and you can reach 14fe99a7-4e0c-4b03-90cf-97cfd6940c4a-1 00:54:54.800 --> 00:55:06.080 my associate, Richard Schuler at richard.p.sch.ueler@cbp.dhs.gov. 4892904d-5a2c-404e-9b0b-23c312c2e484-0 00:55:07.800 --> 00:55:10.040 That completes this presentation. 2643ea5d-d417-47c3-9a21-eda19db09c5d-0 00:55:10.320 --> 00:55:12.800 I want to thank everyone for your time. 35ae0d7d-b5c6-4b55-8111-965a69dd0772-0 00:55:13.360 --> 00:55:19.409 I have provided the information for the CCSCES credit code from 35ae0d7d-b5c6-4b55-8111-965a69dd0772-1 00:55:19.409 --> 00:55:25.552 the NCBFAA Educational Institute on this slide and the following 35ae0d7d-b5c6-4b55-8111-965a69dd0772-2 00:55:25.552 --> 00:55:26.120 slide. 9e519d38-93a0-4eaf-a4fa-68017269b45d-0 00:55:26.560 --> 00:55:30.308 Please ask any questions that you have and I will be glad to 9e519d38-93a0-4eaf-a4fa-68017269b45d-1 00:55:30.308 --> 00:55:32.520 answer your questions at this time. 751de76c-7f60-4a6c-ad81-357e36942b14-0 00:55:32.800 --> 00:55:36.607 I can answer any additional questions that you have by 751de76c-7f60-4a6c-ad81-357e36942b14-1 00:55:36.607 --> 00:55:38.200 e-mail at a later date. 10474208-f030-4469-994b-ed386ad17460-0 00:55:42.480 --> 00:55:42.720 OK. 2a2c351e-4cc3-434b-bb3a-a22718ca2ea6-0 00:55:42.720 --> 00:55:45.000 And we should have time for just a few questions. 4241a4f4-01b1-4184-a9e0-11e6d168c4e6-0 00:55:45.080 --> 00:55:45.480 Thank you. ecc2747e-44f5-47eb-8137-8d194056248a-0 00:55:46.240 --> 00:55:46.680 Sure. 5055c06f-2399-49a7-a6b2-f6378b645df2-0 00:55:46.680 --> 00:55:50.368 One of the ones that came in is are there any changes regarding 5055c06f-2399-49a7-a6b2-f6378b645df2-1 00:55:50.368 --> 00:55:52.040 SMELT countries requirements? f1b4e697-a33e-48f9-aef7-4f919d446e0f-0 00:55:54.640 --> 00:55:58.559 You can certainly send me an e-mail message and I will do f1b4e697-a33e-48f9-aef7-4f919d446e0f-1 00:55:58.559 --> 00:56:02.749 further research or direct you to the appropriate source, the f1b4e697-a33e-48f9-aef7-4f919d446e0f-2 00:56:02.749 --> 00:56:05.520 team that would handle that information. 36af12e1-87f9-45bc-96cd-4ac0d8c7da80-0 00:56:05.520 --> 00:56:07.400 I'm not familiar with that information. 4013c5fc-8fbb-44a2-b881-c71f2adfbe03-0 00:56:08.000 --> 00:56:08.520 OK. 1106c2a7-955e-4f35-8e53-927d59879720-0 00:56:09.440 --> 00:56:12.716 Another question and this is when you were describing what 1106c2a7-955e-4f35-8e53-927d59879720-1 00:56:12.716 --> 00:56:15.992 was considered articles of aluminum, does this include tin 1106c2a7-955e-4f35-8e53-927d59879720-2 00:56:15.992 --> 00:56:18.880 containers that might hold toys, bandages etcetera? a11461b3-a01c-473a-bcd5-10ebe143f191-0 00:56:21.880 --> 00:56:24.480 Tin is not considered aluminum. c76a9d66-48bf-4a2e-ada8-87424bc08129-0 00:56:24.520 --> 00:56:28.344 There is tin plated steel, however that would not be fall c76a9d66-48bf-4a2e-ada8-87424bc08129-1 00:56:28.344 --> 00:56:31.840 under a provision for aluminum anything tin related? aad50522-4572-4853-8daf-5ff648e97627-0 00:56:31.920 --> 00:56:32.320 No. aa158f99-f5a0-415d-a9e4-01f11c5491b5-0 00:56:33.200 --> 00:56:35.760 OK, another question. 23318aad-d591-44f9-bd8a-b0621039ebb2-0 00:56:35.920 --> 00:56:39.974 What is the difference between a telescoping pole and an article 23318aad-d591-44f9-bd8a-b0621039ebb2-1 00:56:39.974 --> 00:56:41.160 classified in 9620? 237671af-7e45-4b9a-bcf3-60da97f49e3f-0 00:56:41.160 --> 00:56:42.560 Tripods etcetera. 3dbcdee2-f009-4b6c-afac-6d59017c39de-0 00:56:44.280 --> 00:56:48.404 Well, I I do really do not have any specific knowledge of 96, 3dbcdee2-f009-4b6c-afac-6d59017c39de-1 00:56:48.404 --> 00:56:50.200 but a telescoping pole has. 98ab950c-a9f7-46f1-ba6e-4712439b3c9c-0 00:56:50.480 --> 00:56:54.210 We have several rulings that just the pole would be 98ab950c-a9f7-46f1-ba6e-4712439b3c9c-1 00:56:54.210 --> 00:56:55.000 classified. 4ef0b064-16c1-4029-937f-4884b419c0d8-0 00:56:55.040 --> 00:56:58.823 The pole coming in separately would be classified as another 4ef0b064-16c1-4029-937f-4884b419c0d8-1 00:56:58.823 --> 00:56:59.320 article. 128db24f-bb92-4e5d-a830-319387a4dc79-0 00:56:59.760 --> 00:57:03.761 For additional information regarding tripods, I would 128db24f-bb92-4e5d-a830-319387a4dc79-1 00:57:03.761 --> 00:57:06.800 contact the NIS that handles Chapter 96. 18ea54f2-0d2d-4dbb-b8be-d8e385f61bff-0 00:57:07.560 --> 00:57:10.499 And if you want to send me the question, I can certainly follow 18ea54f2-0d2d-4dbb-b8be-d8e385f61bff-1 00:57:10.499 --> 00:57:11.280 up on it for you. 9079c534-0cf7-4f3f-9f16-174f112b705d-0 00:57:12.760 --> 00:57:14.760 OK, great. a2186212-f982-4785-9293-d32a6e2149ef-0 00:57:15.400 --> 00:57:18.200 And then let's, if you don't mind, we'll just go back to a a2186212-f982-4785-9293-d32a6e2149ef-1 00:57:18.200 --> 00:57:20.905 few slides that people are asking for over and over, the a2186212-f982-4785-9293-d32a6e2149ef-2 00:57:20.905 --> 00:57:21.760 most popular ones. 5262ac63-492c-470a-8222-0a73296e894d-0 00:57:22.120 --> 00:57:24.280 If you can go back to slide 40. f0b99c88-8d28-41dc-8c2f-372998847257-0 00:57:36.440 --> 00:57:37.360 OK, 40. 52f450ba-8b93-4129-b129-27e3c585c308-0 00:57:38.880 --> 00:57:40.160 Yes, great. e6297ccc-5f9a-447f-9950-c59c546e1687-0 00:57:40.240 --> 00:57:47.760 OK, we'll just spend a few seconds here and then slide 44. ef8f1872-fef1-4253-b992-0b42d2764ddb-0 00:57:53.500 --> 00:57:56.900 OK, slide 45. e2902b63-a350-40d8-a43e-46304e84a87d-0 00:58:01.220 --> 00:58:04.315 On this slide we have the headbands on the left and we e2902b63-a350-40d8-a43e-46304e84a87d-1 00:58:04.315 --> 00:58:06.060 have the handbags on the right. 86a9e3c0-e7b7-4609-b569-d77b1e1b9e4b-0 00:58:07.840 --> 00:58:11.137 Clothing accessories made of metal are classified as other 86a9e3c0-e7b7-4609-b569-d77b1e1b9e4b-1 00:58:11.137 --> 00:58:11.640 articles. 774785dd-f2b8-4c24-8474-ee55447267b4-0 00:58:11.840 --> 00:58:13.800 A pillbox on the top request. d67c05c2-4605-4559-a404-d2504ef2bd3e-0 00:58:14.360 --> 00:58:16.640 On the upper right we have a pencil case. ee583257-cdb8-488f-b2eb-b96f8bc2d36e-0 00:58:17.000 --> 00:58:25.840 Pencil case great and 46 portable folding ramps. 7438f0e6-e863-4bd0-a1b2-a1cf5740dc1e-0 00:58:27.680 --> 00:58:31.744 This is very often a product that is used by the handicap and 7438f0e6-e863-4bd0-a1b2-a1cf5740dc1e-1 00:58:31.744 --> 00:58:35.678 it might be also subject to a special handicap provision in 7438f0e6-e863-4bd0-a1b2-a1cf5740dc1e-2 00:58:35.678 --> 00:58:36.400 Chapter 98. 653d7dd1-ece7-44d0-953a-0481de877fb5-0 00:58:37.880 --> 00:58:43.979 That might be a secondary number depending on the specificity of 653d7dd1-ece7-44d0-953a-0481de877fb5-1 00:58:43.979 --> 00:58:47.920 the ramp, but that is holding them great. 53cae8f6-468f-4422-b435-fd4d5f57b986-0 00:58:48.360 --> 00:58:56.517 And then slide 60, sure, examples of classic aluminum 53cae8f6-468f-4422-b435-fd4d5f57b986-1 00:58:56.517 --> 00:59:05.128 sports bottles that have the carabina for attachment and 53cae8f6-468f-4422-b435-fd4d5f57b986-2 00:59:05.128 --> 00:59:11.020 would attach to your belt or backpack. bdedc350-8a37-4beb-97b7-6fb4862004f2-0 00:59:12.300 --> 00:59:12.900 OK. cb36c114-425f-43e5-8ea5-a5077fb54125-0 00:59:14.200 --> 00:59:24.825 And then 74 and 75, this is the picture of the actual roof cb36c114-425f-43e5-8ea5-a5077fb54125-1 00:59:24.825 --> 00:59:32.750 mounted solar panel for enrolling N 305694. 7d4133ee-4ea3-495d-85db-be2091737c78-0 00:59:32.750 --> 00:59:36.630 This is the actual picture that was sent in of the product. 9f999036-aaec-4330-a218-bb37180a9907-0 00:59:37.670 --> 00:59:43.605 And you can see the solar panels are mounted on the roof and 9f999036-aaec-4330-a218-bb37180a9907-1 00:59:43.605 --> 00:59:49.152 they're mounted on rails for stability, OK 75, that is a 9f999036-aaec-4330-a218-bb37180a9907-2 00:59:49.152 --> 00:59:53.920 picture of the individual rail that you can see. 7e8f74e0-28e6-4ff0-ac59-bafd5752e052-0 00:59:54.080 --> 00:59:59.080 It's a exploded view diagram, OK. e152324e-b2e5-4410-bb6a-ad57bb667ef2-0 01:00:00.440 --> 01:00:05.000 That is the actual sample from that ruling, OK. d077d26c-d091-4cdc-ac4c-0bc1529ed423-0 01:00:07.800 --> 01:00:09.040 And then there's one more question. dddb58f0-d701-4695-a20a-01a35eba0434-0 01:00:09.440 --> 01:00:13.811 Your slide 45 shows headbands made of aluminum classified dddb58f0-d701-4695-a20a-01a35eba0434-1 01:00:13.811 --> 01:00:14.640 under 7616. 190fc86e-7b81-4023-b646-df6bb00fdec6-0 01:00:14.760 --> 01:00:15.160 Yes. c631fea2-19e1-4212-a9d2-5d188763f496-0 01:00:15.600 --> 01:00:19.931 Aren't metal headbands, Don't they go under subheading 961519 c631fea2-19e1-4212-a9d2-5d188763f496-1 01:00:19.931 --> 01:00:20.840 specifically? 4dc664cf-0322-4f68-b781-7651464cdab6-0 01:00:21.160 --> 01:00:24.720 No, they not to my knowledge, no, we have been classifying. e0b32754-9c03-474d-9b62-8f44cf69aba2-0 01:00:24.760 --> 01:00:28.320 Oh, I'm sorry, what screen was that 45? 110666e0-ae16-4644-abeb-fb5ed237df68-0 01:00:28.480 --> 01:00:28.920 Sure. 73681888-ed6b-49cb-831e-2a7e014ca8b0-0 01:00:32.320 --> 01:00:37.253 Clothing accessories of metal have been classified as other 73681888-ed6b-49cb-831e-2a7e014ca8b0-1 01:00:37.253 --> 01:00:39.720 articles, including headbands. 38e002ae-14a0-42ef-ba4c-5b786730764c-0 01:00:40.080 --> 01:00:43.309 If we have a headband that is composed of more than one 38e002ae-14a0-42ef-ba4c-5b786730764c-1 01:00:43.309 --> 01:00:46.595 component, whatever one predominates by weight, we would 38e002ae-14a0-42ef-ba4c-5b786730764c-2 01:00:46.595 --> 01:00:48.959 classify as metal if it contained metal. 97f0976c-cc5a-43a6-8f53-0c5fa8283917-0 01:00:49.120 --> 01:00:53.407 But metal clothing accessories have been classified as other 97f0976c-cc5a-43a6-8f53-0c5fa8283917-1 01:00:53.407 --> 01:00:54.040 articles. bbac15e4-c698-4667-8294-76d2192844cf-0 01:00:56.440 --> 01:00:59.864 If we had a dress, for instance, that was made of metal, it would bbac15e4-c698-4667-8294-76d2192844cf-1 01:00:59.864 --> 01:01:01.680 be classified as an other article. c9d98a0d-20a0-4b4c-9ca6-73b3b0da98f3-0 01:01:05.560 --> 01:01:06.200 OK, great. 944f893a-bd5e-4251-9f52-b9ab87c8838b-0 01:01:06.240 --> 01:01:09.402 And if you don't mind going back to your very last slide with 944f893a-bd5e-4251-9f52-b9ab87c8838b-1 01:01:09.402 --> 01:01:10.320 your contact info. 5140e137-ab13-480f-b8fb-f2b010c0ebb9-0 01:01:10.880 --> 01:01:11.760 Absolutely. ead2f3e9-8d1d-4743-b182-e4b9b3901b23-0 01:01:24.480 --> 01:01:28.566 And if you don't mind going back to the CCS credits, then the ead2f3e9-8d1d-4743-b182-e4b9b3901b23-1 01:01:28.566 --> 01:01:29.160 last one. c5f7e91b-4359-482b-a2be-8238d5d8460b-0 01:01:29.400 --> 01:01:29.920 Perfect. 4c7b2495-6f3d-41cf-a905-dbf40acb7130-0 01:01:33.440 --> 01:01:34.560 I think it's the next slide. d8184d28-70fa-43f4-8a31-d9bff76a4963-0 01:01:34.640 --> 01:01:35.600 Yep, this one right, perfect. 08329b7c-712e-47dd-99ce-a7b2bfe40845-0 01:01:35.600 --> 01:01:36.200 Thank you so much. cc0aadf3-e79d-42a6-87a2-55bceea6bb2b-0 01:01:36.200 --> 01:01:38.040 That's all we have time for previous one. 91db85c7-dc4e-417d-ae27-027fe049d095-0 01:01:44.160 --> 01:01:46.440 This concludes our webinar for this afternoon. 5bbb0825-88e2-42a3-bd97-189c1bfdc967-0 01:01:46.760 --> 01:01:50.017 This is a reminder that this webinar will be posted on the 5bbb0825-88e2-42a3-bd97-189c1bfdc967-1 01:01:50.017 --> 01:01:50.680 CBP website. 128be8a0-b656-4d65-9043-4411d6a94d35-0 01:01:51.040 --> 01:01:53.640 Thank you for joining us and enjoy the rest of your day.