2005 CBP Import Decision

This message is to confirm your request submission to the FOIAonline application: View Request. Request information is as follows: (https://www.foiaonline.gov/foiaonline/action/public/submissionDetails?trackingNumber=CBP-2019-035301&type=request)
* Tracking Number: CBP-2019-035301
* Requester Name: Steve Horn
* Date Submitted: 03/12/2019
* Request Status: Submitted
* Description: To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act, I hereby request the following records:

Any and all documents pertaining to background documents for the 2005 US Customs and Border Protection decision, NY L83625.

That decision, titled "RE: Tariff classification of Petrozuata Heavy synthetic crude oil from Venezuela," was issued April 12, 2005 under 19 USC §1625. That Ruling Letter can be seen here:

https://www.customsmobile.com/rulings/docview?doc_id=NY+L83625

I am a reporter and producer for The Real News Network, a non-profit media outlet based in Baltimore, MD.

The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes.

In the event that there are fees, I would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in advance of fulfilling my request. I would prefer the request filled electronically, by e-mail attachment if available or CD-ROM if not.

Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. I look forward to receiving your response to this request within 20 business days, as the statute requires.

Sincerely,

Steve Horn

Upload documents directly: https://www.muckrock.com/accounts/agency_login/bureau-of-customs-and-border-protection-38/2005-cbp-import-decision-70409/?uuid-login=2316e635-69c3-4022-9c33-a0e820296204&email=admin%40foiaonline.gov+%28error%29#agency-reply

The FOIA request - CBP-2019-035301 description has been modified. Additional details for this item are as follows:
* Tracking Number: CBP-2019-035301
* Requester: Steve Horn
* Submitted Date: 03/12/2019
* Description: To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act, I hereby request the following records:

Any and all documents pertaining to background documents for the 2005 US Customs and Border Protection decision, NY L83625.

That decision, titled "RE: Tariff classification of Petrozuata Heavy synthetic crude oil from Venezuela," was issued April 12, 2005 under 19 USC §1625. That Ruling Letter can be seen here:

https://www.customsmobile.com/rulings/docview?doc_id=NY+L83625

I am a reporter and producer for The Real News Network, a non-profit media outlet based in Baltimore, MD.

The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes.

In the event that there are fees, I would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in advance of fulfilling my request. I would prefer the request filled electronically, by e-mail attachment if available or CD-ROM if not.

Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. I look forward to receiving your response to this request within 20 business days, as the statute requires.

Sincerely,

Steve Horn

Upload documents directly: https://www.muckrock.com/accounts/agency_login/bureau-of-customs-and-border-protection-38/2005-cbp-import-decision-70409/?uuid-login=2316e635-69c3-4022-9c33-a0e820296204&email=admin%40foiaonline.gov+%28error%29#agency-reply

Steve Horn
MuckRock News, DEPT MR 70409
411A Highland Ave
Somerville, MA, 02144
03/13/2019
CBP-2019-035301
Dear Steve Horn:
This notice acknowledges receipt of your Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) received on 03/12/2019 seeking any and all documents pertaining to background documents for the 2005 CBP Ruling, NY L83625, specifically the decision titled "RE: Tariff classification of Petrozuata Heavy synthetic crude oil from Venezuela," issued April 12, 2005 under 19 USC §1625.
Please use the following unique FOIA tracking number CBP-2019-035301 to track the status of your request.  If you have not already done so, you must create a FOIAonline account at https://foiaonline.gov.  This is the only method available to check the status of your pending FOIA request. (https://foiaonline.regulations.gov/)
Provisions of the Act allow us to recover part of the cost of complying with your request.  We shall charge you for records in accordance with the DHS FOIA regulations outlined on the DHS website, https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2016/11/22/2016-28095/freedom-of-information-act-regulations. By submitting your request, you have agreed to pay up to $25.00 in applicable processing fees, if any fees associated with your request exceed this amount, CBP shall contact you; however, the first 100 pages are free. (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2016/11/22/2016-28095/freedom-of-information-act-regulations)
Due to the increasing number of FOIA requests received by this office, we may encounter some delay in processing your request.  Consistent with 6 C.F.R. Part 5 § 5.5(a) of the DHS FOIA regulations, CBP processes FOIA requests according to their order of receipt.  Although CBP’s goal is to respond within 20 business days of receipt of your request, FOIA does permit a 10-day extension of this time period in certain circumstances pursuant to 6 C.F.R. Part 5 § 5.5(c).
For additional information please consult CBP FOIA website please click on FOIA Act Resources or visit (http://www.cbp.gov/site-policy-notices/foia) http://www.cbp.gov/site-policy-notices/foia. (http://www.cbp.gov/site-policy-notices/foia)
Sincerely,
U.S. Customs and Border Protection

The FOIA request CBP-2019-035301 has had its Tracking Number changed to CBP-OT-2019-035301. This is normally due to the request being transferred to another agency (for example, EPA to Dept. of Commerce) or to a sub-agency to process it. Additional details for this request are as follows:
* Old Tracking Number: CBP-2019-035301
* New Tracking Number: CBP-OT-2019-035301
* Requester Name: Steve Horn
* Date Submitted: 03/12/2019
* Long Description: To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act, I hereby request the following records:

Any and all documents pertaining to background documents for the 2005 US Customs and Border Protection decision, NY L83625.

That decision, titled "RE: Tariff classification of Petrozuata Heavy synthetic crude oil from Venezuela," was issued April 12, 2005 under 19 USC §1625. That Ruling Letter can be seen here:

https://www.customsmobile.com/rulings/docview?doc_id=NY+L83625

I am a reporter and producer for The Real News Network, a non-profit media outlet based in Baltimore, MD.

The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes.

In the event that there are fees, I would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in advance of fulfilling my request. I would prefer the request filled electronically, by e-mail attachment if available or CD-ROM if not.

Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. I look forward to receiving your response to this request within 20 business days, as the statute requires.

Sincerely,

Steve Horn

Upload documents directly: https://www.muckrock.com/accounts/agency_login/bureau-of-customs-and-border-protection-38/2005-cbp-import-decision-70409/?uuid-login=2316e635-69c3-4022-9c33-a0e820296204&email=admin%40foiaonline.gov+%28error%29#agency-reply

The FOIA request CBP-OT-2019-035301 has had its Tracking Number changed to CBP-2019-035301. This is normally due to the request being transferred to another agency (for example, EPA to Dept. of Commerce) or to a sub-agency to process it. Additional details for this request are as follows:
* Old Tracking Number: CBP-OT-2019-035301
* New Tracking Number: CBP-2019-035301
* Requester Name: Steve Horn
* Date Submitted: 03/12/2019
* Long Description: To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act, I hereby request the following records:

Any and all documents pertaining to background documents for the 2005 US Customs and Border Protection decision, NY L83625.

That decision, titled "RE: Tariff classification of Petrozuata Heavy synthetic crude oil from Venezuela," was issued April 12, 2005 under 19 USC §1625. That Ruling Letter can be seen here:

https://www.customsmobile.com/rulings/docview?doc_id=NY+L83625

I am a reporter and producer for The Real News Network, a non-profit media outlet based in Baltimore, MD.

The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes.

In the event that there are fees, I would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in advance of fulfilling my request. I would prefer the request filled electronically, by e-mail attachment if available or CD-ROM if not.

Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. I look forward to receiving your response to this request within 20 business days, as the statute requires.

Sincerely,

Steve Horn

Upload documents directly: https://www.muckrock.com/accounts/agency_login/bureau-of-customs-and-border-protection-38/2005-cbp-import-decision-70409/?uuid-login=2316e635-69c3-4022-9c33-a0e820296204&email=admin%40foiaonline.gov+%28error%29#agency-reply

The FOIA request - CBP-2019-035301 has been supplemented with additional supporting files. Additional details for this item are as follows:
* Tracking Number: CBP-2019-035301
* Requester: Steve Horn
* Submitted Date: 03/12/2019
* Description: To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act, I hereby request the following records:

Any and all documents pertaining to background documents for the 2005 US Customs and Border Protection decision, NY L83625.

That decision, titled "RE: Tariff classification of Petrozuata Heavy synthetic crude oil from Venezuela," was issued April 12, 2005 under 19 USC §1625. That Ruling Letter can be seen here:

https://www.customsmobile.com/rulings/docview?doc_id=NY+L83625

I am a reporter and producer for The Real News Network, a non-profit media outlet based in Baltimore, MD.

The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes.

In the event that there are fees, I would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in advance of fulfilling my request. I would prefer the request filled electronically, by e-mail attachment if available or CD-ROM if not.

Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. I look forward to receiving your response to this request within 20 business days, as the statute requires.

Sincerely,

Steve Horn

Upload documents directly: https://www.muckrock.com/accounts/agency_login/bureau-of-customs-and-border-protection-38/2005-cbp-import-decision-70409/?uuid-login=2316e635-69c3-4022-9c33-a0e820296204&email=admin%40foiaonline.gov+%28error%29#agency-reply

CBP-2019-035301 has been processed with the following final disposition: No Records

The FOIA appeal - CBP-AP-2019-054739 has been supplemented with additional supporting files. Additional details for this item are as follows:
* Tracking Number: CBP-AP-2019-054739
* Requester: Steve Horn
* Submitted Date: 05/23/2019
* Description: appeals no records determination

The FOIA appeal - CBP-AP-2019-054739 description has been modified. Additional details for this item are as follows:
* Tracking Number: CBP-AP-2019-054739
* Requester: Steve Horn
* Submitted Date: 05/23/2019
* Description: appeals no records determination

CBP-AP-2019-054739 has been processed with the following final disposition: Affirmed on Appeal

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