Core Training Topics:
Classification of Merchandise
The classification of commodities imported into the United States is complex. Pursuant to the Customs Modernization Act, it is responsibility of the importers to use “reasonable care” to “classify” imported goods and provide sufficient information to assist Customs and Border Protection in assessing duties, collecting accurate statistics, and determining if applicable legal requirements are met. Correctly classifying goods is important not only for duty purposes, but also to determine whether the goods are subject to quotas, restraints, embargoes or other restrictions.
This course comprehensive and will make a difficult subject easier to grasp. Throughout this course, you will learn:
- Overview of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of United States
- Introduction to Classification
- General Rules for Interpretation (1-6)
- Additional U.S. Rules 1.
- Practice Classification Exercises
All merchandise imported into the United States must be the valuation of all imported merchandise must be pursuant Trade Agreements Act of 1979 (the Act), codified at 19 U.S.C. 1401a. Throughout this course you will be taught the following basis of appraisement as related to the Act:
The United States permits special trade benefits that either eliminate or reduce the duty on merchandise produced in certain countries. These special trade programs and eligibility requirements are described in this course. Throughout this course, you will be taught the rules and regulations governing each of the Special Trade Programs.
Navigating through the maze of U. S. Customs rules and regulations to ensure that the importers use “reasonable care” to “enter,” “classify”, and “value” imported merchandise can be complicated and complex. In order to assist importers in fulfilling their responsibilities relating to import compliance importers may employ brokers licensed by U.S. By statute, only licensed customs brokers may conduct customs business on behalf of importers.