Hitting the Mark - Classification under the Harmonized System & Schedule B Code Webinar

The Harmonized Commodity Description and Coding System (“Harmonized System”) is used by the United States and more than 150 countries for the classification of merchandise that is traded around the world. For importers, the correct classification of goods is critical for determining the duty rates that apply to imported goods, free trade agreement and special trade program eligibility, the applicability of antidumping or countervailing duties, and satisfying their “reasonable care” obligations. Incorrect classification can lead to additional duty liability, penalties, and government scrutiny. For exporters, understanding the Harmonized System is equally important as its principles drive the classification of exported goods under the Schedule B Code which is vital for U.S. export compliance.

This webinar is intended to give attendees who are familiar with the Harmonized System and Schedule B Code a firm foundation of the classification rules, as well as cover:

• U.S. Importer’s Duty of “Reasonable Care”;
• The Key Differences between Schedule B and the HTSUS;
• The Six General Rules of Interpretation (GRIs);
• The Importance of HTSUS Section, Chapter, Additional U.S. Notes;
• Understanding Eo Nomine, Essential Character, Relative Specificity;
• Actual Use vs. Principal Use Provisions;
• Classifying Retail Sets, Kits, Cases and Containers;
• Useful Tools and Resources for Classification;
• Chapter 98 Duty-Savings Provisions;
• Seeking Binding Ruling Requests;
• Importance of Classification for Antidumping and Countervailing Duties;
• Consequences of Classification Errors; and,
• Best Practices for Importers and Exporters.

This webinar will provide PowerPoint slides and include live video and commentary from Melissa Proctor. She has been advising companies for nearly 25 years on the full range of issues involving the customs laws and regulations, export controls, embargoes and economic sanctions compliance, anti-corruption/anti-bribery compliance, and other government agency requirements relating to the cross-border movement of goods, information, and services.

Webinar participants are invited to submit questions during the webinar; the final 30 minutes of the webinar will be allotted to answering attendees’ questions. Each registrant will receive a copy of the presentation, certificate of completion, and access to the webinar recording. Register even if you cannot attend; we will send you access to the webinar recording along with a copy of the presentation!

Can’t make the live broadcast of this webinar? Don’t worry; you will receive access to the webinar, via recording and PowerPoint presentation.