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Classifications 101

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.

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Classification and CBAM

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.

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Facing the Complexity of Goods Classification

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.

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Anti-Dumping Duties: All You Need to Know

When you import goods into the European Union, you need to pay import duties. In some cases, this can be a preferential rate, meaning a lower rate or even a 0% rate. In some cases, you also have to pay anti-dumping duties.

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Customs Compliance - When Bike Parts Become Not Assembled Bikes

It is essential to comply with all customs rules and regulations. Non-compliance can lead to delays, fines, or even refusal of your shipment. Sometimes the line between compliance and non-compliance is thinner than companies realize. We are seeing an increased number of issues with imported bike parts, where the Customs Authority sees them not as bike parts but as non-assembled bicycles.

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The Importance of a Correct Customs Classification of Your Goods

How you classify your goods from a customs point of view matters. Wrongly classifying your goods can lead to delays in your customs declaration process or delays when the Customs Authorities detain a shipment at the border. It can also lead to higher duties and even significant fines.

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What Are The Risks of Using The Wrong HS-Code

Customs Authorities require you to categorise your products with an HS-code(s). Learn more below:

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