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An ocean shipment containing 5 casks of liquid was sent inbond from Miami, FL to Cincinnati, OH for entry. How many days does the broker/importer in Cincinnati have to make entry?
5 Calendar Days from day of Import
10 Calendar Days after initial import date
15 Calendar Days after arrival at the port of destination
15 Calendar Days after initial import date
30 Calendar Days

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c. 15 Calendar Days after arrival at the port of destination 141.5

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A notice of lien for freight charges shall be filed on what Customs Form?
CBP Form 3461
CBP Form 3485
CBP Form 4455
CBP Form 7501
One cannot file a lien for freight charges

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b. CBP Form 3485 141.112

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Before transacting Customs business in the name of his principal, a customhouse broker is required to obtain a valid power of attorney (POA) to do so. Prior to conducting Customs business, how does the broker notify CBP of the POA?
Certified Mail
Customs Form 1594
Customs Form 7512
Customhouse brokers do not need to notify CBP of POAs.
Customhouse brokers must submit each actual POA in its legal format

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d. Customhouse brokers do not need to notify CBP of POAs. 141.46

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If an Entry summary serves as both the entry documentation and entry summary, in accordance with 142.3(b) of this chapter, what will be the time of entry?
The time CBP authorizes the release of the merchandise
The time the merchandise arrives within the port limits
The time the entry summary is filed in proper from with estimated duties attached except as provided in 142.13(b)
The time is at the time of the presentation of the entry summary to CBP

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c. The time the entry summary is filed in proper from with estimated duties attached except as provided in 142.13(b) . 141.68b

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For an informal mail entry, when shall the duties be paid to the postal employee?
Importers have 10 days after receipt of the goods
There aren’t duties for informal mail entry
Duties shall be paid directly to CBP by the importer so the freight can be delivered
Duties shall be paid to the postal employee at the time they deliver the merchandise to the addressee

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Duties shall be paid to the postal employee at the time they deliver the merchandise to the addressee 141.1

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40/97a. Duties and the liability for their payment accrue upon imported merchandise at which time?
on the filing of the entry summary in proper form, with estimated duties attached
on the arrival of the importing vessel within a Customs port with the intent to unlade
on the filing of the entry documentation
on the release of merchandise from Customs custody
on the filing of the special immediate permit for immediate delivery

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on the arrival of the importing vessel within a Customs port with the intent to unlade 141.1

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82/97a.  Which of the following is an INCORRECT statement regarding time of entry?
When entry documentation is filed without an entry summary, the time of entry is the time the appropriate Customs officer authorizes release. 
When entry documentation is filed without an entry summary, the time of entry is the time entry documentation is filed, if requested by the importer and the merchandise has arrived within the port limits. 
When entry summary serves as both entry and entry summary, the time of entry shall be the time the entry summary is filed in proper form with estimated duties attached. 
When entry summary for quota-class merchandise is made, the time of entry is the time of acceptance of the quota by Customs.
When merchandise is released under the immediate delivery procedure, the time of entry shall be the time the entry summary is filed in proper from with estimated duties attached.
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When entry summary for quota-class merchandise is made, the time of entry is the time of acceptance of the quota by Customs. 141.68

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24/97o. Generally, except where merchandise is released directly to the carrier, one of the following types of evidence of the right to make entry shall be filed in connection with the entry of merchandise imported by common carrier EXCEPT which of the following?
a non-negotiable bill of lading endorsed by the consignee giving someone else the right to make entry
a bill of lading presented by the holder
an extract from the bill of lading certified by the carrier bringing merchandise to the port
a blanket carrier’s release order covering any or all of the shipments arriving at the port on that carrier’s conveyance
a shipping receipt bearing a proper carrier’s certificate

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a blanket carrier’s release order covering any or all of the shipments arriving at the port on that carrier’s conveyance. 141.11

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51/97o.  Generally, if a class of merchandise from the same country-of-origin subject to the same statistical reporting number is included in more than one invoice, the importer:
may combine the information for each class of merchandise and report it under one statistical number for all invoices
may report only the information for the class of merchandise with the highest aggregate value
may not combine information from multiple invoices for statistical reporting purposes
may combine the information for all classes of merchandise and report it under one statistical number for all invoices.
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may combine the information for each class of merchandise and report it under one statistical number for all invoices 141.61(e)(1)(i)(B)

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31/98a. A shipment of tables was found to be not legally marked with the proper country of origin upon examination at the pier. The center director can demand redelivery of this merchandise within how many days?
10 days from the date the merchandise enters the Customs territory
30 days from the date of entry
30 days from the date of export
90 days from when the merchandise is found to be improperly marked
The center director cannot demand redelivery.

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30 days from the date of entry 19CFR 141.113(A)(2)

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19/98o.  Which of the following is NOT evidence of the right to make entry?
a bill of lading
an extract of a bill of lading
a carrier’s certificate
a blanket carrier’s release
a copy of an invoice
A

a copy of an invoice

141.11(a) & 141.33

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20/98o. A non-quota inbond shipment arrives at the port of Pittsburgh on 1/6/19. It was exported from China on 12/12/18 and moved inbond on an Immediate Transportation entry from Detroit to Pittsburgh on 12/28/18. The importer would like to take advantage of the new 2019 tariff rate of 2% rather than the 10% he has been paying. The importer’s broker informs him that he cannot use the new 2018 tariff rate of 2%. Which of the following is the correct reason why the importer cannot use the new 2019 tariff rate of 2%?
The 2019 tariff rates only apply to consumption entries with an import date of 2018.
The 2019 tariff rates only apply to entries with a date of export in 2018.
The 2019 tariff rates only apply to warehouse entries with an entry date on or after 1/1/18
The 2019 tariff rates only apply to Immediate Transportation entries accepted on or after 1/1/18
The 2019 tariff rates only apply to Immediate Transportation entries with an export date on or after 1/1/18

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The 2019 tariff rates only apply to Immediate Transportation entries accepted on or after 1/1/18 141.69(b) & 142.22(b)(3) & 18.11

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21/98o. On September 27, Sharon exports dolls made in the U.S. While the goods are in the process of being transported from the U.S. to Italy to be sold, Sharon receives a phone call from her foreign buyer in Italy. The foreign buyer tells her he is going bankrupt and not to send the dolls. Sharon promptly calls the carrier and arranges for the return of the dolls. The dolls never left the custody of the carrier and on October 12th they are returned to Sharon in the U.S. as undeliverable articles. Which of the following options is correct?
Sharon must file a consumption entry for the dolls.
Sharon can informally enter the dolls on a baggage declaration.
Sharon must enter the goods as American goods returned.
Sharon must enter the merchandise as a warehouse entry until she receives a certificate of origin.
Sharon does not have to make entry because the articles are exempt from entry.

A

Sharon does not have to make entry because the articles are exempt from entry.
141.4(b)(1) & GN3e

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7/99a. In a scenario, dutiable merchandise is imported and afterwards exported. Even though duty may have been paid on the first importation, it is subject to duty on every subsequent importation into the Customs territory of the United States. All of the following are exception to this general rule except?
Personal and household effects taken abroad by a resident of the United States and brought back on his return to this country.
Professional books, implements, instruments, and tools of trade, occupation, or employment taken abroad by an individual and brought back on his return to the country.
Automobiles and other vehicles taken abroad for noncommercial use and returned.
Articles exported under lease to a foreign manufacturer and returned.
Domestic animals taken abroad for temporary pasturage purposes and returned within one year.

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Domestic animals taken abroad for temporary pasturage purposes and returned within one year.
141.2 ~ 8 months

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27/99a.  Powers of attorney issued by a partnership shall be limited to a period not to exceed from the date of execution.
One year
Five years
Two years
120 days
180 days
A

Two years 141.34

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What form or electronic equivalent should an importer use to seek an exemption from duty on account of boxes or barrels made from American shooks or staves?
CBP Form 3461
CBP Form 4455
CBP Form 7501
Exemption Certificate
A

CBP Form 4455 10.5 and 10.6

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For articles assembled abroad with US Components, which of these operations are NOT considered incidental to the assembly process?
Cleaning
Removal of rust, grease, paint, or other preservative coating
Trimming, filing, or cutting off of large amounts of excess materials
Adjustments in the shape or form of a component to the extent required by the assembly being performed abroad
Final calibration, testing, and marking of assembled articles.

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Trimming, filing, or cutting off of large amounts of excess materials 10.16(b)

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7/97a. Under 9802.00.80, the classification that allows duty-exemption for U.S. components assembled with foreign articles, operations that are incidental to assembly do not preclude the application of that classification. Which of the following operations is incidental to assembly and, therefore, permissible under 9802.00.80?
cutting button holes in the components of a garment
heat treating
Adjustments in the shape or form of a component to the extent required by the assembly being performed abroad
painting the sheet-metal body of a car prior to assembly
threading of pipe fittings prior to their assembly

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Adjustments in the shape or form of a component to the extent required by the assembly being performed abroad 10.16 (b) 4

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18/98o. What is the amount of the bond required for motion picture advertising films entered temporarily under subheading 9813.00.25 HTSUS?
no bond is required
1 times the duties, including fees
2 times the duties, including fees
3 times the duties, including fees
110 percent of the duties, including fees

A

110 percent of the duties, including fees

10.31 (f)

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51/98o. In 2012, The United Kingdom based company, XYZ Media, imported from Japan into the U.S. video tape recorders with worldwide capabilities and paid the necessary duties, taxes, and fees. In the fall of 2017, XYZ Media decides to go global and agrees to rent the video tape recorders for $100 to their customers in the U.S. for use on their travels in the U.S. and overseas. The travelers soon discover that the video tape recorders lack the technical capabilities to integrate with European televisions. Therefore, in January of 2018, XYZ Media reimports all of these video tape recorders to its headquarters in New York. The entries made in 2018 are correctly classified under which of the following?

  1. 10.6000
  2. 00.2000
  3. 00.2500
  4. 00.50
  5. 00.3000
A

8521.10.6000- correct
9801.00.2000 – Not correct since this wasn’t originally imported through CBERA
9801.00.2500 – Not correct since it was over 3 years ago when originally imported
9801.00.50 – Not correct since it was being imported for an exhibition with a circus or menagerie
9810.00.3000 – Not correct since it wasn’t being imported by a library or public institution
Section XXII

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69/98o.  According to which General Rule of Interpretation would you classify a boxed gift set which includes a brush, comb, mirror, and lipstick case?
GRI 1
GRI 2
GRI 3
GRI 6
A

GRI 3

Additional US Rule of Interpretation 1(b)

22
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68/98o. An “X” appearing in the column for “units of quantity” in the HTSUS means which of the following?
the merchandise is subject to tariff-rate quota
the merchandise is subject to an absolute quota
no quantity other than gross weight is to be reported
the merchandise is subject to Federal excise tax
the quantity of the merchandise is to be reported in units

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no quantity other than gross weight is to be reported

HTS General Statistical Note 4(a)

23
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70/98o. A camera shop imports from China disposable, 35 mm, color cameras with a built-in flash. The unit price is $4.00 each. What is the correct classification of the cameras?

  1. 40.6000
  2. 52.6000
  3. 53.0110
  4. 53.0120
  5. 59.6000
A

9006.53.0110

HTS XVIII, Chapter 90

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73/98o.  A well-known celebrity is importing a shipment of expensive wallets made of cowhide leather. The wallets are made in Bolivia using only Bolivian materials and labor. What is the correct rate of duty for the wallets (no Free Trade applies)?
Free
3.7%
8.0%
20.0%
17.6%
A

8.0%

HTS: 4202.31.6000

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02/98a. Merchandise is exported from Germany on September 29 and arrives in the port of New York on October 1. An entry is filed on October 2, and on October 6 the entry summary is filed with the appropriate duties and taxes. The rate of duty that applies is determined by which of the following?
The date of export on September 29
The date of importation on October 1
The date the entry is filed on October 2
The date the entry summary is filed on October 6
The date of liquidation

A

The date the entry is filed on October 2

141.68(a)(2)

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Which element is NOT required to be annotated or included on the Commercial Invoice that is being used for a CBP Entry?  
HTS#
Duty Rate applicable 
Non Dutiable Charges
Additions to the invoice value
Importer ID#
A

Importer ID#

19CFR 141.90(b) & (c)

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31/98a. A shipment of tables was found to be not legally marked with the proper country of origin upon examination at the pier. The center director can demand redelivery of this merchandise within how many days?
10 days from the date the merchandise enters the Customs territory
30 days from the date of entry
30 days from the date of import
90 days from when the merchandise is found to be improperly marked
There is no limit on when they can demand redelivery for not legally marked goods

A

30 days from the date of entry

19CFR 141.113(a)(2)

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69/98a. In September, a shipment of 1,000 complete watch dials was imported for $12,000. Two months later, 1,000 14 karat gold watch chains were imported valued at $8,000, to be assembled to the watch dials in the United States. Which of the following is the correct classification for the watch chains?

  1. 19.1000
  2. 19.5090
  3. 19.9000
  4. 10.0000
  5. 20.4000
A
  1. 19.1000 – HTS is for Gold rope and similar articles for us in the manufacture of jewelry
  2. 19.5090 – CORRECT
  3. 19.9000 – HTS is for Base Metal Jewelry - Not Precious metal which Gold is considered per Chapter 71 Notes 4a
  4. 10.0000 – Chapter 91 Note 1B sends you to Chapter 71
  5. 20.4000 – Chapter 91 Note 1B sends you to Chapter 71
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68/98a. A professional hockey team is importing cowhide leather ice hockey gloves from Canada. The gloves have seams and are lined to keep the players’ hands warm during the game. Which of the following is the correct classification for the gloves?

  1. 21.7000
  2. 29.2000
  3. 29.3010
  4. 29.3020
  5. 99.2580
A
  1. 21.7000 – This HTS is specifically for Ice Hockey Gloves whether or not with seams or lined
  2. 29.2000 – This HTS is for Gloves that are NOT seamed
  3. 29.3010 – This HTS is for Gloves that are NOT lined
  4. 29.3020 – This HTS is for Gloves that are not specifically designed for Sports
  5. 99.2580 – Chapter 95 Note 1v excludes gloves
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29/98o. A city water company imports pumps from Japan. These pumps are used exclusively with the water meters at the main plant. The pumps incorporate an LED readout which measures the rate of water being pumped. What is the correct classification of the pumps?

  1. 11.0000
  2. 19.0000
  3. 91.9080
  4. 20.0000
  5. 90.0080
A
  1. 11.0000 – HTS is for Pumps for dispensing fuel or lubricants (like a gas pump at a station)
  2. 19.0000 – CORRECT
  3. 91.9080 – HTS is for Pump Parts
  4. 20.0000 – Chapter 90 Note 1g Excludes pumps with measuring devices
  5. 90.0080 – Chapter 90 Note 1g Excludes pumps with measuring devices
31
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22/04a. Who is empowered, upon receipt of a petition for relief submitted pursuant to the provisions of section 618 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (19 U.S.C. 1618), or section 5321(c) of title 31, United States Code (31 U.S.C. 5321(c)), or section 320 of title 46, United States Code App. (46 U.S.C. App. 320), to remit or mitigate on such terms and conditions as, under law and in view of the circumstances he or she deems appropriate in accordance with appropriate delegations of authority?
The Port Director
The Director of Field Operations
The Fines, Penalties and Forfeiture Officer
The Assistant Commissioner
The Commissioner

A

The Fines, Penalties and Forfeiture Officer

19CFR 171.11(a)

32
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The maximum penalty for any one incident of conducting Customs business without a license is how much?
$2,500
$5,000
$10,000
$30,000
$100.000
A

$10,000

19CFR 171 Appendix C II B(1)

33
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If the petitioner is not satisfied with a decision of the deciding official on an original petition for relief, a supplemental petition may be filed with the Fines, Penalties, and Forfeitures Officer having jurisdiction in the port where the violation occurred. Such supplemental petition must be filed within \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ days from the date of notice to the petitioner of the decision from which further relief is requested or within 60 days following an administrative or judicial decision with respect to the entries involved in a penalty case which reduces the loss of duties upon which the mitigated penalty amount was based (whichever is later) unless another time to file such a supplemental petition is prescribed in the decision.
5 Days
10 Days
15 Days
30 Days
60 Days
A

60 Days

19CFR 171.61

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07/03a. Flora’s Flowers has received a pre-penalty notice from Customs for gross negligence under 19 USC 1592. A petition with the Fines, Penalty and Forfeitures Officer to have the amount of the monetary penalty reduced is filed. Customs decides to further review the circumstances surrounding the violation. Assuming that the level of culpability is sustained at the level of gross negligence and the case record sufficiently establishes their existence, which ONE of the following will NOT be considered as a factor in mitigation?
Flora’s Flowers relied on written advice from an Import Specialist regarding this importation.
This is only the second time Flora’s Flowers has imported merchandise and this is the first time Flora’s Flowers filed its own entry/entry summary.
The Import Specialist knew there were violations in Flora’s Flowers first importation, but without justification, failed to inform Flora’s Flowers so it could have taken earlier corrective actions
Flora’s Flowers exhibits extraordinary cooperation in assisting Customs with the investigation.
Flora’s Flowers tells Customs that they don’t have the money to pay the penalty and submit documentation that supports this claim

A

This is only the second time Flora’s Flowers has imported merchandise and this is the first time Flora’s Flowers filed its own entry/entry summary.
19CFR 171 App B(G) 4

35
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72/03a. Your client has received a Notice of Pre-penalty from Customs, citing him with a violation of 19 U.S.C. 1593A. In the notice, it is stated that he, the importer, has falsely sought, induced, or affected, the payment of a drawback claim through an act of material omission done with actual knowledge of, or wanton disregard for, the relevant facts and with indifference to, or disregard for his obligations under the statute.  He is being cited for which ONE of the following degrees of culpability?
An “inexcusable clerical error”
Negligent inaction
Negligence
Gross negligence
Fraud
A

Negligence

19CFR 171 App D (A) & C(2) & B(1)

36
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31/18o. Petition for relief on seizure cases must be filed within:
10 days from the date of mailing of the Notice of Detention
10 days from the date of mailing of the Notice of Seizure
30 days from the date of mailing of the Notice of Detention
30 days from the date of mailing of the Notice of Seizure
60 days from the date of mailing of the Notice of Seizure

A

30 days from the date of mailing of the Notice of Seizure

19CFR 171.2(b)

37
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32/18o. A petition for restoration of proceeds of sale under section 613, Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (19 U.S.C. 1613) must be filed within \_\_\_\_\_\_ after the date of sale.
One month
Two months
Three months
Six months
One year
A

Three months

19CFR 171.42

38
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34/18o. What is the monetary penalty per transaction when a broker fails to properly instruct employees, resulting in the filing of incorrect entries or the mishandling of transactions related to Customs business? 
$1,000 
$5,000 
$10,000 
$50,000 
$25,000
A

$1,000

19 CFR 171, Appendix C. Part XI(B)(1)

39
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35/18o. All of the following are considered “material” for the purposes of applying for a license, and may result in liability for a 19 U.S.C. 1641 penalty of $5,000 to $30,000 if found to be false or omitted after the license is issued, EXCEPT:
Legal name and date of birth
Citizenship status
Criminal history
License status of the officer qualifying the corporation
all of the above

A

All of the above

19 CFR 171, Appendix C to Part 171, III. B

40
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50/18o. What is the HTS Sub-heading of a man’s knit two-button polo shirt composed of 100% cotton with 8 stitches per linear centimeter in each direction?

  1. 10
  2. 20
  3. 90
  4. 20
  5. 90
A

6110.20
Chapter 61 Note 4 - Headings 6105 does not cover garments having an average of less than 10 stitches per linear centimeter in each direction counted on an area measuring at least 10 centimeters by 10 centimeters Heading 6105 does not cover sleeveless garments