Forbidden Items USA (2021) T86

Forbidden Items (2021) T86

Summary:

• This SOP outlines the goods items that are forbidden if using a Type86 Clearance into the United States of America.

Type86 Forbidden Items

1. Goods subject to Antidumping/Countervailing Duty (AD/CVD):
2. Goods which fall under CBP “Anti-Dumping” and “Countervailing”
   • Examples:
     • 1-Hydroxyethylidene-1, 1-Diphosphonic Acid (Hedp) from People's Republic Of China (A-570-045)
     • Mattress

2. Goods subject to quota:

1. Goods subject to CBP Quota
   • Examples:
     • Solar Panel Cells
     • Whiskbrooms
     • Steel
     • Sugar
     • Cotton
     • Peanuts
     • Aluminum Foil
     • Common Alloy Aluminum Sheet

3. Certain tobacco and alcohol products:

1. Tobacco & its related items, Cigarettes & related items
   • Examples:
     • E-Cigarettes

4. Goods taxed under the Internal Revenue Code:

1. Goods taxed under the Internal Revenue Code
   • Examples:
     • Alcohol
     • Tobacco

5. Any other articles determined to cause clearance/release problems with Customs or other US Governmental Agencies & Other general guidelines:

1. Dangerous Goods
   • Examples:
     • Explosives
     • Flammable liquids, gases or solids
     • Compressed gases
     • Oxidizers
     • Infectious substances
     • Radioactive materials
     • Corrosives
     • Poisons
     • Magnates
     • Batteries not compliant with UN 38.3 requirements
     • Lithium
     • Explosives
     • Match(es)
     • Lighter
     • Gas
     • LED Light(s)
     • Dry Ice

1. Live Animals/Pets/Animal products and animal by-products (USDA ,FWS FDA)
   • Examples:
     • Fish
     • Pet
     • Reptiles
     • Wildlife Items
     • Meat(s)
     • Milk
     • Mice
     • Beef
     • Ivory
     • Fur
     • Feather
   • Articles violating US Intellectual Property Rights (IPR). E.G. Trademark images

1. Asbestos, in any form.
2. Bullion/Currency
   • Examples:
     • Money
     • Negotiable instruments
     • Stocks
     • Bonds
     • Bullion
     • Currency
     • Currency Bills
     • Currency Coins
     • Collection Coins
     • Coins
     • Lottery Tickets

1. Cultural artifacts and property (antiquities; archaeological and ethnological material)

• Drugs/Narcotics (illegal)
  • Examples:
    • Drugs
    • Controlled drugs
    • Narcotics
  • Drug Paraphernalia

1. Medical Device
   • Examples:
     • Tongue depressors
     • Dental floss
     • Surgical implants and prosthetics

1. Electronic Products that give off radiation
   • Examples:
     • Microwave ovens
     • X-ray equipment
     • Laser products
     • Sunlamps

1. Cars and auto parts

• Pesticide, chemicals and toxics, water treatment , air treatment etc. (EPA)
• Medical grade PPE : Hand sanitizer, nitrile gloves, medical gown , surgical mask etc. (FDA ,EPA)
• Electronic items shipped with lithium ion/polymer/metal/alloy batteries

1. Electronic items containing any batteries exceeding 100Wh

• Firearms/Ammunition/Military Weapons/Weapon Parts/Weapon "Cleaning" Items
  • Examples:
    • Filters
    • Car Filters
    • Car Filter Cleaning Kits
    • Knives
    • Razors
    • Sharp instruments
    • CS gas
    • Pepper sprays
    • Tasers
    • Guns
    • Stun guns
    • Batons
    • Self Defense Sticks
  • Food products (FDA)
    • Examples:
      • Fruit
      • Apple
      • Beef
      • Noodle
      • Banana
      • Snack
      • Vegetable
      • Taro
      • Mango
      • Sugar
      • Cream
    • Human and animal remains
      • Examples:
        • Ashes
        • Remains
      • Lighters and refills containing flammable liquid or gas

1. Merchandise produced with forced labor, including convict labor, forced child labor and indentured labor; 19USC §1307

• Paint, varnishes or enamels
• Perishables
• Plants/Seeds/Agricultural by products (USDA)
  • Examples:
    • Seed
    • Seeds
    • Fresh Flowers
    • Rose
    • Soil
    • Root
    • Tree
    • Herb
  • Pornography/Obscene Material
  • Weapons (knives, razors and other sharp instruments; CS gas and pepper sprays, Tasers and stun guns)
  • Gambling Devices
  • Articles which cite insurrection against the United States of America
  • Articles that are counterfeit and confusingly similar to a federally registered trademark or CBP copyright, including software on CD-ROMs, sound recordings, toys, stuffed animals, clothing with cartoon characters, videotapes, DVDs, music CDs and books. Products subject to trademark protection most commonly imported include handbags and accessories, and clothing.