Classification of Goods – Using Commodity and Tariff Codes

The correct classification of goods using commodity and tariff codes is fundamental for customs compliance, establishing correct duty rates, origin of goods, intrastat, export control and many other customs procedures.

This half day seminar will consider the terminology used and the structure of the Harmonised System, Commodity and Tariff codes. It will examine the General Interpretative Rules that are used for classification and the use of tools available to assist in the establishment of the correct code.

We will then look briefly at the International Trade procedures related to commodity and tariff codings and highlight the necessity and benefits of using the correct codes.

Why attend?

International trade is a very complex subject with many different terms, procedures and regulations. Training is essential to successful trading overseas.

Who should attend?

All staff involved with international trade - Sales, Purchasing, shipping, management at all levels, logistics, freight forwarders.

How will you benefit?

• Understand the fundamentals for customer compliance
• Establish correct duty rates, origin of goods, intrastat, export control and many other customer procedures.

Programme content

This half day course will consider the terminology used and the structure of the Harmonised System, Commodity and Tariff codes. It will examine the General Interpretative Rules that are used for classification and the use of tools available to assist in the establishment of the correct code. The course also features:

• The International Trade procedures related to commodity and tariff codings and highlights the necessity and benefits using the correct codes
• Live access to The Tariff, enabling the trainer to demonstrate the methodology.

Please note that we cannot confirm individual product classifications during the course.

If you are a Business West Chamber of Commerce member you can save 10% on this course, simply contact us for your discount code

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