Tuesday, November 18, 2008

Oct '08 Protest #77

77. What type of entry would be required for plastic pipes of polymers of ethylene classified as 3917.21.0000, for personal use and valued at $321.00?

A. Informal (My response)
B. Formal- (Customs answer & ref 143.21(a))
C. Transportation
D. Warehouse
E. Miscellaneous


Although I know that any plastics (3917) would fall under a formal entry, unless the value was less than $250.00, it is the fact that is for personal use. In my point, what is debatable is whether this item is for "personal use" and or for sale. What do you think?

1 comment:

Anonymous said...

hello,
I will appeal this question based on the notion that 143.21(a) applies to commercial shipments only and the correct answer should be A (informal) because 143.21(e) fits the situation better and does not have any limiations as far as value.
Thx,
Marco (marco@isgord.com)