Certainty and predictability are critical to the success of any company. To properly plan and budget, companies need assurances that their operations are achieving the most favorable duty treatment and the highest level of compliance. One of the most effective ways to ensure compliance with the U.S. import rules and regulations is to secure a binding ruling from U.S. Customs and Border Protection. These rulings are legally binding on both U.S. Customs and the company. U.S. Customs will issue rulings on a variety of issues, including HTS classification, valuation, special claims and country of origin.

Our legal professionals have the experience to obtain the most favorable determinations from U.S. Customs and Border Protection. We have secured hundreds of favorable rulings for our clients, covering the most complex and challenging issues, including HTS classification, valuation, special claim eligibility, etc. In fact, we have secured many precedent-setting rulings saving our clients hundreds of thousands of dollars.

To build a successful ruling request we work closely with each client to gather the necessary information that will lead to the best possible result. If necessary, we may even suggest product and production modifications to help secure a more favorable outcome. Whether we are looking at the proper HTS classification or eligibility for duty- free status, our team will carefully evaluate and consider all possible options. Our ruling requests include a strong presentation of the facts and well supported legal arguments. Each ruling request is specially structured to achieve the desired result.