Master Files - (4) Tariff Master Files

Summary

The tariff master is maintained with Abi tariff queries. However there are times when manual corrections need to be made. Special notice should be taken when editing tariff numbers to ensure that the Begin and End dates are correct.

To edit the Tariff Master:

Click File Mnt, Master Files, (4) Tariff Master Files
Enter a valid tariff number or click the lookup button.
Enter the changes and scroll down to the bottom to click Ok.

C.B.C.C. has the ability to runC.B.C.C. has the ability to run two tariff databases. At the end of the year Customs allows for special duty rates. Manual changes of the current and old tariff are used during this time. Click the Current button to see this year's tariff and click Old to see last year's tariff rates.

Field Name	Description
Tariff No.	A code located in the HTS representing the tariff number. If this number is less than 10 positions, it is left justified
Tariff Desc.	A condensed version of the commodity description that appears in the HTS
Unit	Number of reporting units required by the Bureau of the Census. In a few instances, units not required by Census may be required to compute duty. In these cases, the Census reporting units are always first, followed by any additional units required to compute the duty
Duty	A code indicating the formula to be used to compute the duty
Qty Desc 1	A code representing a unit of measure. If the reporting unit is X, no unit of measure is required except for certain tariff numbers in Chapter 99
Qty Desc 2	A code representing the second unit of measure
Qty Desc IRT	If Internal Revenue Tax is involved in the shipment
Begin Date	A numeric date in MMDDYY format indicating when the record becomes effective
End Date	A numeric date in MMDDYY format indicating the last date the record is effective
GATT ADV	The ad valorem rate of duty that appears in the General column of the HTS. Eight decimal places are implied
GATT SPEC 1	The specific rate of duty appearing in Column 1 of the HTS
GATT SPEC 2	The rate of duty appearing in the General column of the HTS that is not ad valorem or specific
1930 ADV	The ad valorem rate of duty that appears in Column 2 of the HTS
1930 SPEC 1	The specific rate of duty appearing in Column 2 of the HTS
1930 SPEC 2	The rate of duty appearing in Column 2 of the HTS that is not ad valorem or specific
IRT No.	Internal Revenue Tax number
OGA	Codes that indicate special requirements by other Federal Government agencies must or may apply
GSP	Generalized System of Preference. Codes indicating countries eligible for preferential treatment
EXCP	Countries excluded from Generalized System of Preferences. For excluded countries, code is A
Add Req Tariffs	Code indicating if an additional tariff number may be required with this tariff number
Base Rate	Code indicating if the rate contains a base rate
CVD	Countervailing Duty Flag. A code of 1 indicates the tariff number is subject to countervailing duty
ADD	Antidumping Duty. A code of 1 indicates the tariff number is subject to an antidumping duty
Quota	A code of 1 indicates the tariff number may be subject to quota
C/O Edit	Country of Origin (from ISO). Code of 01 indicates C/O is eligible for column 1 duty rate; code of 02 indicates C/O is eligible for column 2 duty rate
CAT #	Category number. Code indicating textile category assigned to tariff number
Value Edit	LOW: HIGH: Code representing value edit
Date Res-1	Code representing first entry date restriction. Begin End: Numeric date in MMDD format representing the first begin/end restriction dates used in the edit
Date Res-2	Code representing second entry date restriction. Begin End: Numeric date in MMDD format representing the second begin/end restriction dates used in the edit
Qnty Edit 1	Code representing first quantity edit. Low High: Value representing minimum (lowest)/maximum (highest) quantity edit
Qnty Edit 2	Code representing second quantity edit. Low High: Value representing minimum (lowest)/maximum (highest) quantity edit

Button Name	Description
Ok	Click here to save changes Exit.
Screen 2	Screen 2 has additional special rates. See below for more details.
Cancel	Click to exit without saving.
Notes	The Notes button allows for special notes that will pop up when keying entries.
ABI Query	Click here to open ABI tariff query program.
Online Book	This button should open your default browser to the customs online tariff database.
Online Rulings	This button should open your default browser to the Customs Ruling website.
Current	Click current to use this years tariff base in your search.
Old	Click old to use last years tariff base in your search.
Delete	Click here to delete this tariff. Most tariff maintenance should be done with the tariff maintenance program.
Cancel	Click to exit without saving.

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Screen 2

Field Name	Description
Tariff No.	A code located in the HTS representing the tariff number. If this number is less than 10 positions, it is left justified
Rate Nm:	IRS tax rate
ISO	Code representing the country
Tax\Fee Class	Code representing the tax/fee class
Comp Code	Code indicating first tax/fee computation formula
Flag	Code indicating tax/fee is required (1) or may be required (2)
Duty Rate	Specific rate of duty required to compute taxes and/or fees
Ad-Val	Ad Valorem rate of duty required to compute taxes and/or fees
Spec 1	Specific rates if given by the system
Spec 2	Additional specific rate if given by the system
Tax Fee Rate	IRS or cotton fees
Ad-Val	Ad valorem rate of duty required to compute taxes and/or fees
Spec 1	Specific rate of duty required to compute taxes and/or fees
Spec 2	Additional specific rate as needed
C/T

Button Name	Description
Ok	Click here to save changes Exit.
Screen 1	Click current to use this years tariff base in your search.
Delete	Click here to delete this tariff. Most tariff maintenance should be done with the tariff maintenance program.
Cancel	Click to exit without saving.

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Notes

Field Name	Description
Tariff No.	A code located in the HTS representing the tariff number. If this number is less than 10 positions, it is left justified
Note	Three free format lines for notes. This will pop up when keying entries if you check the popup box.

Button Name	Description
Ok	Click here to save changes Exit.
Delete	Click here to delete this note.
Cancel	Click to exit without saving.

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