Selecting the correct tariff classification for cross-border products is crucial, not only from the standpoint of determining customs, excise, value-added, or anti-dumping duties and taxes payable upon import or export, but also in determining whether goods are subject to import licensing, quotas, or other requirements, and even eligibility for preferential tariff under Free Trade Agreements (FTAs).
Regularly, our team of experts assists businesses in interpreting tariff classification rules, determining duty liabilities, and meeting other requirements through the following:
- Review and analysis of the World Customs Organisation Harmonised System Explanatory Notes and Advisory Opinion;
- Request for classification determinations from Customs Authorities regarding tariff classification codes;
- Deployment of classification tools to ensure long-term application and conformity to national standards.