HTSUS Chapter 21 on the customs broker exam

What is the CLASSIFICATION of a coffee mix packaged in single-serve packets weighing 21 grams, with each packet containing: creamer, instant decaffeinated coffee powder, skimmed milk, and artificial sweetener, put up for retail sale?

October 2020 (PM) exam, question 51 · tests 2101.12.9000. Full question, answer and citation →

What is the CLASSIFICATION of a thick salsa in a seven-ounce jar containing: tomato puree, jalapeno peppers, vinegar, ancho peppers, onions, cascabel peppers, garlic, salt, cottonseed oil, bay leaves, and spices?

April 2022 exam, question 46 · tests 2103.20.4020. Full question, answer and citation →

What is the CLASSIFICATION of a beef pho broth that contains 5 percent by weight of ground beef and is imported from Thailand in 2.1 oz. paper bowls with a microwavable laminated film lid containing the ingredients needed to prepare a soup? The noodles are packed at the bottom of the bowl and a sealed plastic pouch encompassing three individually packaged items is placed on top of the noodles. The pouch contains a soup base, flavoring oil, and vegetable pack. Di rections on the product label via the use of a microwave instruct the consumer to place all desired contents except the flavoring oil packet in the bowl, fill to the line with cold water, microwave on high for two minutes, add the flavoring oil, stir, and consume.

April 2023 exam, question 22 · tests 2104.10.0020. Full question, answer and citation →

Your client is importing a shipment of blended syrups containing sugars derived from cane sugar with added yellow color but no added flavoring. The blended syrup (sirup) is capable of further mixing and is packaged consistent with the needs of commercial carbonated beverage manufacturers in 30-gallon drums and is not packaged consistent with marketing to the ultimate consumer. The syrup was manufactured in the British Virgin Islands and imported directly from the British Virgin Islands. The merchandise will be properly classified under subheading 2106.90.4400, HTSUS. The quota is open. There are 50 drums total. The net weight of the 50 drums of syrup is 4,770 kilograms. The raw (total) sugar weight is 4,436 kilograms. How much will the estimated duty be?

April 2025 exam, question 70 · tests 2106.90.4400. Full question, answer and citation →