# CBP CROSS Customs Rulings Scraper — Tariff Classification Data (`compute-edge/cbp-cross-rulings-scraper`) Actor Search US Customs and Border Protection CROSS rulings database. Extract binding tariff classification rulings — ruling numbers, subjects, HTS codes, dates, and revocation status. Essential precedent data for customs brokers and trade compliance attorneys. - **URL**: https://apify.com/compute-edge/cbp-cross-rulings-scraper.md - **Developed by:** [Compute Edge](https://apify.com/compute-edge) (community) - **Categories:** Lead generation - **Stats:** 2 total users, 1 monthly users, 100.0% runs succeeded, NaN bookmarks - **User rating**: No ratings yet ## Pricing from $3.00 / 1,000 results This Actor is paid per event. You are not charged for the Apify platform usage, but only a fixed price for specific events. Learn more: https://docs.apify.com/platform/actors/running/actors-in-store#pay-per-event ## What's an Apify Actor? Actors are a software tools running on the Apify platform, for all kinds of web data extraction and automation use cases. In Batch mode, an Actor accepts a well-defined JSON input, performs an action which can take anything from a few seconds to a few hours, and optionally produces a well-defined JSON output, datasets with results, or files in key-value store. In Standby mode, an Actor provides a web server which can be used as a website, API, or an MCP server. Actors are written with capital "A". ## How to integrate an Actor? If asked about integration, you help developers integrate Actors into their projects. You adapt to their stack and deliver integrations that are safe, well-documented, and production-ready. The best way to integrate Actors is as follows. In JavaScript/TypeScript projects, use official [JavaScript/TypeScript client](https://docs.apify.com/api/client/js.md): ```bash npm install apify-client ``` In Python projects, use official [Python client library](https://docs.apify.com/api/client/python.md): ```bash pip install apify-client ``` In shell scripts, use [Apify CLI](https://docs.apify.com/cli/docs.md): ````bash # MacOS / Linux curl -fsSL https://apify.com/install-cli.sh | bash # Windows irm https://apify.com/install-cli.ps1 | iex ```bash In AI frameworks, you might use the [Apify MCP server](https://docs.apify.com/platform/integrations/mcp.md). If your project is in a different language, use the [REST API](https://docs.apify.com/api/v2.md). For usage examples, see the [API](#api) section below. For more details, see Apify documentation as [Markdown index](https://docs.apify.com/llms.txt) and [Markdown full-text](https://docs.apify.com/llms-full.txt). # README ## CBP CROSS Customs Rulings Scraper Search the **US Customs and Border Protection CROSS database** (Customs Rulings Online Search System) and extract **binding tariff classification rulings** as structured JSON — ruling numbers, subjects, ruling dates, cited HTS codes, and revocation status. CROSS contains more than 200,000 legally binding rulings issued by CBP Headquarters and the New York ruling branch since the late 1980s. Every ruling answers a real importer's question — *"what HTS code does this product fall under, and what duty does it pay?"* — and serves as precedent for classifying similar merchandise. Searching this precedent manually is slow; this Actor turns any keyword, product name, or HTS number into a clean dataset in seconds. ### Who uses this data? - **Customs brokers** validating classifications against existing precedent before filing entries - **Trade compliance attorneys** researching ruling history for protests, prior disclosures, and ruling requests - **Importers** checking how CBP has classified competitor products and components - **Tariff engineering consultants** finding rulings that distinguish adjacent HTS lines - **Supply chain analysts** monitoring new rulings in their product categories ### Data fields | Field | Description | |-------|-------------| | `rulingNumber` | CROSS ruling number (e.g. `N341205`, `H328000`) | | `subject` | Official ruling subject — typically "The tariff classification of X from Y" | | `rulingDate` | Date the ruling was issued | | `collection` | Ruling collection (`HQ` headquarters or `NY` New York) | | `tariffs` | HTS codes cited in the ruling | | `tariffCount` | Number of HTS codes cited | | `categories` | Ruling category (Classification, Valuation, Marking, etc.) | | `isUsmca` | Whether the ruling involves USMCA | | `operationallyRevoked` | Whether the ruling has been revoked | | `revokedBy` / `revokes` / `relatedRulings` | Cross-references to related rulings | | `rulingUrl` | Direct link to the full ruling text on rulings.cbp.gov | ### How to scrape CBP customs rulings 1. Enter a **search term** — a product (`lithium battery`), material (`aluminum`), or HTS prefix (`8501`). 2. Pick a **collection** (All, HQ, or NY) and a **sort order** (newest first by default). 3. Set **Max Results** and click **Start**. 4. Download the dataset as JSON, CSV, or Excel. ### Input example ```json { "searchTerm": "lithium battery", "collection": "ALL", "sortBy": "DATE_DESC", "maxResults": 200 } ```` ### Output example ```json { "rulingNumber": "D81830", "subject": "The tariff classification of round aluminum alloy rods from the United Kingdom.", "rulingDate": "1998-09-01T00:00:00", "collection": "ny", "tariffs": ["7604.29.3010", "7604.29.5060"], "categories": "Classification", "operationallyRevoked": false, "rulingUrl": "https://rulings.cbp.gov/ruling/D81830" } ``` ### Pricing You pay a small fee per result plus standard Apify compute. The default run (200 newest rulings for a term) finishes in well under a minute at the smallest memory setting. ### FAQ **How current is the data?** The Actor queries the live CROSS API on every run. New rulings appear in CROSS shortly after CBP issues them. **Can I get the full ruling text?** This Actor returns the ruling metadata and a direct `rulingUrl` to the complete ruling text on rulings.cbp.gov. **What's the difference between HQ and NY rulings?** NY rulings are issued quickly for straightforward classification questions; HQ rulings handle complex or contested issues and carry more precedential weight. ### Legal disclaimer This Actor extracts publicly available data published by US Customs and Border Protection, a US government agency. The data is in the public domain. This Actor is not affiliated with or endorsed by CBP. Rulings data is provided for research purposes; consult a licensed customs broker or trade attorney for binding advice. # Actor input Schema ## `searchTerm` (type: `string`): Keyword, product, or HTS number to search in the CROSS rulings database. Examples: 'aluminum', 'lithium battery', '8501.10'. ## `collection` (type: `string`): Which ruling collection to search: ALL, HQ (Headquarters rulings), or NY (New York rulings). ## `sortBy` (type: `string`): Sort results by date (newest/oldest first) or relevance. ## `maxResults` (type: `integer`): Maximum number of rulings to return. ## Actor input object example ```json { "searchTerm": "tariff classification", "collection": "ALL", "sortBy": "DATE_DESC", "maxResults": 200 } ``` # Actor output Schema ## `dataset` (type: `string`): No description # API You can run this Actor programmatically using our API. Below are code examples in JavaScript, Python, and CLI, as well as the OpenAPI specification and MCP server setup. ## JavaScript example ```javascript import { ApifyClient } from 'apify-client'; // Initialize the ApifyClient with your Apify API token // Replace the '' with your token const client = new ApifyClient({ token: '', }); // Prepare Actor input const input = { "searchTerm": "tariff classification" }; // Run the Actor and wait for it to finish const run = await client.actor("compute-edge/cbp-cross-rulings-scraper").call(input); // Fetch and print Actor results from the run's dataset (if any) console.log('Results from dataset'); console.log(`💾 Check your data here: https://console.apify.com/storage/datasets/${run.defaultDatasetId}`); const { items } = await client.dataset(run.defaultDatasetId).listItems(); items.forEach((item) => { console.dir(item); }); // 📚 Want to learn more 📖? Go to → https://docs.apify.com/api/client/js/docs ``` ## Python example ```python from apify_client import ApifyClient # Initialize the ApifyClient with your Apify API token # Replace '' with your token. client = ApifyClient("") # Prepare the Actor input run_input = { "searchTerm": "tariff classification" } # Run the Actor and wait for it to finish run = client.actor("compute-edge/cbp-cross-rulings-scraper").call(run_input=run_input) # Fetch and print Actor results from the run's dataset (if there are any) print("💾 Check your data here: https://console.apify.com/storage/datasets/" + run["defaultDatasetId"]) for item in client.dataset(run["defaultDatasetId"]).iterate_items(): print(item) # 📚 Want to learn more 📖? Go to → https://docs.apify.com/api/client/python/docs/quick-start ``` ## CLI example ```bash echo '{ "searchTerm": "tariff classification" }' | apify call compute-edge/cbp-cross-rulings-scraper --silent --output-dataset ``` ## MCP server setup ```json { "mcpServers": { "apify": { "command": "npx", "args": [ "mcp-remote", "https://mcp.apify.com/?tools=compute-edge/cbp-cross-rulings-scraper", "--header", "Authorization: Bearer " ] } } } ``` ## OpenAPI specification ```json { "openapi": "3.0.1", "info": { "title": "CBP CROSS Customs Rulings Scraper — Tariff Classification Data", "description": "Search US Customs and Border Protection CROSS rulings database. Extract binding tariff classification rulings — ruling numbers, subjects, HTS codes, dates, and revocation status. 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