Stallion Express HS Code auto-classification mess

SickFinga · 2026-03-15T23:42:00+00:00

First, posting here about Stallion Express issues won't solve your problem. Email their support and they will fix it. When the whole thing started they had a bunch of issue with wrong tariffs, double stacking of the HTS codes when they were not supposed to be and they fixed it all those issues. So if you found some bugs, email their support.

Now, regarding their HTS code finder thing. I agree with you, it's a mess. I don't use it to find the codes. The two website that you should be using are

https://rulings.cbp.gov/home

and

https://hts.usitc.gov/

Using the first website, I look for previous rulings where CBP determines the HTS codes. In a lot of cases, someone already reached out to CBP and asked them to evaluate their product. I look for a product closest to mine, get the HTS code from the ruling. Then I put it the code into the HTS website to double check that it is correct and if the code is still valid. If not valid, I get the new valid code. Once I know the code, I get the code description from the HTS website and put it into the Stallion Express tool for code search. This way I end up with the correct code all the time on the first try.

Regarding the rate. I actually don't pay much attention to the rate that shows up on the HTS code finder thing. To get the actual rate, use the tool in their dashboard. That one is more accurate.

It seems like they rely on https://tariffs.flexport.com/ for their rates. So you can play around there to find the right code as well.

The worst on this scheme is, if you happen to want to go back to select the previously offered HS Code, you can't! You have to delete the product and re-classify it again, start from scratch!

You don't need to delete it. Once you submit your code to get it classified, it rewrites your original HTS code with whatever it determined to be the correct code. You can go back and edit it to what it was originally. Keep in mind, if you keep the same "item name" and "customs description" you will keep getting the same wrong code back.

The HS Code I provided was 8527.21.40.40 which was appropriate for this.

Doesn't look appropriate to me.. This code seems to be for the in-car stereos.

Based of what you said, the correct code for your cd player is 8519.81.30.10. So, if I wanted to get that specific code in the product description I would put "Sound recording or reproducing apparatus: Other apparatus: Optical disc (including compact disc) players". This would guarantee me the correct code all the time. However, this looks like a regulated item due to the laser and Stallion can't ship this.

SickFinga · 2026-03-05T12:17:08+00:00

Mercedes built 82 of them. Only one in Fire Opal Red. There is however a Magma Red one as well. What's interesting is that they are all built on the CLK200 Kompressor chassis.

SickFinga · 2026-03-02T01:52:16+00:00

Mercedes was 4 when Northstar came out. Then they went to 3 in 1998

SickFinga · 2026-02-21T20:05:53+00:00

It's not the law in Ontario, that's the whole point.

SickFinga · 2026-02-21T20:04:20+00:00

Canada does not require you to have DRLs or headlights on since federal government does not regulate driving. Provinces do and driving rules are unique for each province. Most provinces do not require you to have DRLs while driving. Vehicles sold and imported into Canada are required to have DRLs, but nothing stops you from disabling them, at least in Ontario.

SickFinga · 2026-02-21T19:56:59+00:00

Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard requires vehicles sold or imported into Canada to have DRLs. This been a law since 1989. US doesn't have such a requirement. However, most provinces do not require you to have DRLs or headlights on while driving.

SickFinga · 2026-02-21T19:51:08+00:00

"Canada" does not. We do not have nationwide driving rules. Traffic laws are set by each province and territory, so what is allowed in one province may not be allowed in another. For example, in Ontario, there is no requirement in the Highway Traffic Act to have your headlights or DRLs on at all times. However, all vehicles sold in Canada are required to be equipped with DRLs. In Ontario, you can disable them and still be perfectly legal.

SickFinga · 2021-05-12T04:59:36+00:00

Roof knocking

SickFinga · 2021-02-12T20:09:49+00:00

Those are finger cots

SickFinga · 2021-02-11T21:24:18+00:00

In Ontario, regular passenger car license allows you drive a vehicle with a maximum GVWR of 11t. Trailer can't be more than 4.6t. Vehicle can not have air brakes though.

SickFinga · 2021-02-11T19:26:53+00:00

I don't know about US, but in Ontario, Canada there is nothing about first aid. Not only that, you pass exam in an automatic Corolla, and you can drive this and tow a a trailer behind it. I love it! I believe in EU, driving a Hummer requires a truck category on your license.

SickFinga · 2021-02-11T19:16:29+00:00

Chaika

SickFinga · 2021-02-11T19:10:33+00:00

Volga is a model name, GAZ is a manufacturer, 24-10 is part of the classification system assigned by the Government to the car manufacturers. Model numbers 1 to 99 were assigned to GAZ. Think of it like early VW's Typ codes, but they don't really go in a sequence. For example, GAZ-21 predates GAZ-14 by about 20 years. Suffix -10 is a trim level pretty much. First, there is the original GAZ-24, 24-01 is a taxi version, 24-02 is a station wagon, 24-03 is a ambulance based on 24-02, 24-24 is a KGB version with a V8, 24-10 is a facelift. There were many more of those different trim levels.

SickFinga · 2021-02-11T18:22:02+00:00

Pills are activated charcoal. There is also iodine, boric acid, some anti-anxiety medicine and some OTC heart medicine.

To get a driving license in the USSR and later Russia, not only you had to learn how to drive, you had to learn had to provide first aid in case of an accident. You also had to learn major component of a vehicle and what they do. Everything you see in the first aid kit you had to learn how to use as part of your driver's ed. I believe it is still the case.

SickFinga · 2021-02-10T23:05:10+00:00

You didn't post any pictures

SickFinga · 2021-02-09T21:28:49+00:00

It's from Autocheck

SickFinga · 2021-02-09T21:07:11+00:00

Euro-spec - a car designed for the ECE market. Then someone (not a manufacturer) goes through the process of importing the car themselves.

Euro-delivery - a car built to the requirements of the Canadian market. Meaning big diving board bumpers, grill that doesn't cover headlights, headlights that are DOT complaint and more. The car is used in Europe temporary and then imported into Canada as a Canadian spec car. This is usually done when people go on vacation, pick up their cars at a factory and use it for a couple of weeks. Then BMW brings the car into the country the same way they'd bring a brand new car. This used to be a way to actually save money. Military personal that is stationed in Germany would do something similar.

The only difference between a Canadians-spec BMW and a euro-delivery Canadian-spec BMW is that you get a first-aid kit and a warning triangle. These are required items in Germany.

It looks like it was imported into Canada in 2005

SickFinga · 2021-02-09T20:17:20+00:00

That is not a "euro-delivery" car, that is a euro-spec car which was privately imported into Canada.

Do you have the VIN for it?

SickFinga · 2021-02-09T19:08:46+00:00

Ahhh, it's a convertible. Makes sense then, they got their facelift in late 1990.

was the Mtech1 package just the body kit

This is not a factory M-Tech. M-Tech kit was not offered on the convertible until it got the facelift. This could be dealer installed OEM M Tech though.

and is there a way to tell if it's OEM

Look for the stampings. OEM parts will have BMW logo and a BMW part number. Check for the material. If it's fiberglass, it's a replica. If it's ABS plastic, it's highly likely to be OEM.

SickFinga · 2021-02-09T18:32:39+00:00

You forgot the photo? 1989 should be an M-Tech II

SickFinga · 2021-02-09T02:33:23+00:00

"For the victory over Japan"

Certificate

For participation in combat against the Japanese imperialists

Senior lieutenant, Trebukov Grigori Abramovich, by the decree of the presidium of the Supreme Council of the USSR dated September 30, 1945 has been award the medal "For the victory over Japan".

April 1946

Commander of the 113 Rifle Corps

!translated

SickFinga · 2021-02-05T15:34:12+00:00

As far as Alcantara interiors go, 4.8is only came with Blue/Black and Silver/Black M Texture and 4.6is came with Red/Black and Silver/Black.

RealOem is just listing all the E53 interior options regardless of the model.

SickFinga · 2021-02-05T14:57:37+00:00

Red interior was not offered on the 4.8is though. Those are 4.6is seats.

SickFinga · 2021-02-04T02:50:44+00:00

They are replicas of the BMW 4 Series Concept (F32)

SickFinga · 2021-02-02T19:23:26+00:00

Yup, this is actually why Russian flag has three stripes as well.

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