CROSS ruling
Also called: Customs Rulings Online Search System · binding ruling (US) · NY ruling · HQ ruling
CROSS is CBP's searchable database of binding rulings on classification, origin, marking and valuation. Rulings are issued on request under 19 CFR Part 177, usually by the National Commodity Specialist Division, and apply to the specific transaction described, while serving as guidance for similar goods.
In practice
Searching CROSS for similar products is the fastest way to see how CBP thinks, and requesting a ruling before importing locks in treatment for your own goods.
Applies to: 
USA
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