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Overview of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States - Classifying Your Products for Customs Purposes
This Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States training/webinar will provide an overview of the structure of the HTSUS and how to use the HTSUS to determine the correct classification, duty rate, and possible quotas, restrictions or preferential duty rates that may be applicable to your product.
Description
As international trade continues to grow, it is more important than ever to understand the importance of determining the correct Harmonized Tariff Schedule provision for imported and exported products.U.S. Customs expects companies to use reasonable care and correctly classify its imported products at the time of entry. Failure to do so can result in significant problems for companies.
Areas Covered in the seminar:
- Structure of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule and how it compares with tariff schedules of other countries.
- How to classify your goods?
- General Rules of Interpretation and why they are important to follow in your classification project.
- Significance of establishing a product classification listing.
- Binding rulings - how and when to request a ruling from U.S. Customs.
- Classification and Free Trade Agreements - how the correct classification effects FTA eligibility.
Who Will Benefit:
This webinar will provide valuable assistance to all companies involved in international trade in determining the correct classification of imported and exported goods. Specifically the following individuals may benefit.
- Import/Export Managers
- Logistics Department
- Purchasing/Buyers
- Legal and Financial Departments
Instructor Profile:
Paula M. Connelly, is a partner at Middleton & Shrull, a law firm specializing in Customs and international trade matters. She has been practicing law since 1991 and prior to working as an attorney; Ms. Connelly worked as a licensed Customs broker for several customs brokerage companies in the Boston area. Ms. Connelly has over 20 years experience in Customs and international trade matters. She works with numerous importers and exporters in addressing and resolving import and export compliance issues. She also has lectured on numerous import and export related topics.
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