HTS Chapter 73 iron and steel articles. Tubes, pipes, structures, fasteners, household articles. Section 232 derivatives coverage.
HTS Chapter 76 aluminum and articles classification. Primary aluminum, profiles, foils, articles. Section 232 aluminum coverage.
HTS Chapter 90 precision instruments. Optical, photographic, measuring, medical, surgical instruments. Boundary with Chapter 84-85.
HTS classification disputes between importer and CBP. Pre-import binding ruling, post-import PSC, post-liquidation protest, CIT appeal.
HTS classification tools. USITC HTSUS, CBP CROSS, commercial tools, AI-assisted classification, and when to engage a consultant.
Tariff classification services pillar. Classification opinions, binding rulings, audit defense, ongoing classification programs.

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