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I've enjoyed eBay's 6 digits. What takes time can be determining an accurate HS code.
@intimewithmusic wrote:I've enjoyed eBay's 6 digits. What takes time can be determining an accurate HS code.
When the de minimus was in play all customs folks were looking for was a reasonable attempt when it came to HS codes because duty was most likely in majority of situations not going to be collected. Book was fine. Title, author not relevant. Remember. Reasonable attempt. I gleaned this info from speaking to customs people due to the nature of my past jobs. They understand that your average Joe or Judy are not experts in the field so there is "some" leeway when it came to the documentation. Going forward how much leeway will be given is up in the air. Possibly a grace period. Who knows? Grandma BobbyJo will have no idea what a t-shirts perfect hs code will be. Probably the main reason they offered GSP/eIS to US sellers. Put the process in the hands of "experts".
Ambiguity of HS Codes:
While HS codes are designed to be standardized, they can sometimes be open to interpretation, particularly when dealing with complex or new products, and it's important to consult the relevant rules and explanatory notes to ensure accurate classification, especially if there is ambiguity regarding the best code for a specific item; in such cases, customs authorities may be contacted for clarification.
- Interpretation rules:To address potential ambiguity, the HS includes "General Rules for Interpretation" that guide customs officials in classifying goods, including considering the most specific description and the essential character of a product.
- Country-specific variations:While the first six digits of an HS code are standardized, countries can add additional digits to further classify goods based on their specific needs, which might lead to slight variations in interpretation.
The course I took back in the 2000's was 2 8 hour sessions. It covered the gamut of customs document generating pre electronic clearing.
Current courses:
A course in customs paperwork preparation typically lasts between a few weeks to a couple of months, depending on the depth of the curriculum, learning format (online vs. in-person), and the student's prior knowledge of customs regulations; some intensive courses can be completed in a few days, while comprehensive programs may stretch over several months.
Lucky you! I started using Customs in 1981 and learned everything I know from making mistakes. We used to ship tee shirts and stickers all over the planet. I didn't really know what was going on until "Border Security: Canada's Front Line" came on TV.
Here's one of our ads from the 80s. Today it's hard to imagine that people would clip this out of a magazine, fill in their crdit card information including the expiry date, sign it and then snail mail it back to Canada. We sold thousands and thousands of items that way without a single INAD!
People would come in to the store after their vacation and say "Hey I saw some guy wearing your shirt in China!" haha The shirt was featured last year in the show "Daisy Jones And The Six".
Yes, I am hoping that a detailed Commercial Invoice is all that would be required. As a sworn statement it has always been accepted as "proof" of value and origin.
In the 70's when I first started import/export there were a few exceptions where a Certificate Of Origin was required, the certificate required a notary of some sort, usually from a government foreign trade office. I ran into it in the 80's when I imported a shipping container of cd cases from Korea, the shipper insisted that is was necessary (and charged a fee), Canada Customs had no interest in the document!
I don't know if it's panic on the part of our cross border carriers or because US Customs are really making pointless and unreasonable demands (not accepting a signed declaration).
Presumably sellers who use Canada Post for all their shipping just need to have Canada Post capture a few more data points to provide acceptable info for CBP who can have USPS collect the money.
@carlmarxx wrote:I'm looking to buy a Canadian Flag to hang up in support Canada .But I want to buy it from Canadian seller. thanks
Try here: https://kennedysflags.com/
They have been around since 1947, while all their flags are made in canada I don't know if they are using Canadian or imported fabrics these days. They are based in Erin Ontario.
On eBay you can probably find Canadian Sellers flogging flags made in China. Of course a vintage 1967 Canadian flag would almost certainly be made in Canada using Canadian materials.
For kicks I did a search here on eBay,
"canadian flag"
filtered for Located in Canada, Made In Canada
I'm only getting 5 results and only two of those are actual standard Canadian Flags
