Making Sense of Complex HTSUS Classification Rules: The Biggest Mistakes that Trigger Audits, Delays and Penalties
Bruce Leeds
Of Counsel
Braumiller Law Group (Los Angeles, CA)
Meredith Covey
Director, Customs Operations and Compliance
Williams-Sonoma, Inc. (San Francisco, CA)
- How to classify goods by industry. Key considerations for consumer goods, pharma, food, electronics and other sectors
- How to use the Harmonized Tariff Schedule and where companies make mistakes
- Understanding HTSUS structure and framework
- Processes of evaluation for tariff classification
- Applying relevant section and chapter notes, heading and subheading notes, general notes and explanatory notes, and using the rulings as guides
- Complying with Chapters 84, 85, 90: Key pitfalls to avoid
- Defining “sets” and “kits”
- Classifying unusual products
- Examining the benefits of the Generalized System of Preferences
- Strategies for handling gray areas in tariff classification – when and how to file binding ruling requests
- Resources available for your guidance