HS Code Classification & The UK Global Tariff

Classifying your goods under the customs tariff is an essential step for successful trade.

Importers and exporters bear the main legal responsibility for accurate classification of their goods, but it is not always straightforward and there are many nuanced considerations which can impact the outcome. A lack of familiarity with the rules leads to errors which can result in incorrect duties and taxes being applied, non-compliance penalties, border delays, seizure of goods or denial of import privileges.

Participants will learn why the tariff is essential for accurate commodity code classification and its connections to other vital trade measures.

This workshop will provide attendees with the essential knowledge and understanding required to classify their goods - detailed look at tariff classification designed for importers, exporters and customs brokers using content developed by customs for training classification teams.

Contents:

• Background to the Harmonised System
• Introduction to the UK Global Tariff
• Why tariff classification is important
• The General Rules for Interpretation (GRI) of the Harmonized System
• The difference between raw materials, semi-finished and finished products
• Spares and free-of-charge samples
• Assembled and unassembled parts classification rules
• How to classify incomplete or unfinished, unassembled or disassembled goods
• Classifying mixtures or combinations
• What to do if goods can be classified under two or more headings
• Goods put up in sets for retail sale
• How to manage packaging and cases

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