Classification

Often, customs is seen as a small step in supply chains – just a couple of declarations and a tax payment. However, there are many improvements to efficiency, finances, and logistical performance hidden inside this crucial function. 

You may know the materials that go into building a house, but do you know the customs considerations? Build a house with us and discover how customs affects construction in this article. 

Advanced tariff ruling (ATaR) is a tool you can use when importing into and exporting out of the United Kingdom. Find out how to effectively use ATaRs in this article.

Your commodity code defines the rules around your import and export, from regulations and permits to duty rates and preferential origin. Learn about HS and commodity codes in this article.

Your HS code can change for the same commodity after some processing, but did you know that this can also change your obligations? Simone Creviari explains classification and CBAM in this article.

​​​​​​​Health and safety in food transportation is one of the strictest areas of customs compliance. But how does this apply to the humble peanut, and what’s changed recently? Find out in this article.

On Monday, October 31, 2022, the European Commission released the updated version of the Combined Nomenclature (CN) for 2023. This updated version includes new subheadings to monitor specific items better.

Goods classification, together with the country of origin and customs value, is used by the customs authority to determine the number of import duties or other levies that need to be paid. Customs Authorities may find you are using the wrong HS Code when they check one of your shipments. When you are AEO Certified, the Customs Authority periodically audits your company. During these audits, they also check the quality of your product classifications.

Determination of the customs classification for goods is essential to ensure that goods are correctly classified according to the harmonised system used worldwide. Customs classification is also essential because it is linked to:

On January 1st 2022 there will be significant changes in the harmonized system that can impact the commodity codes you are using. From a customs compliance point of view, it is recommended to check your commodity codes, Customs Support can take this burden off your mind and perform these checks for you.