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CITT Case Study: Why A Multi-Purpose Brewing Machine Is Simply A Coffee Maker

Application of the Harmonized System of tariff classification can be complicated. You can’t just open the Customs Tariff book and Ctrl+F / Command ⌘+F to search (find) for your product. There are legal rules to tariff classification that must be followed. These are called the General Rules for the Interpretation of the Harmonized System (GIR) and must be applied in sequential order. There are also the Customs Tariff Section and Chapter notes, the World Customs Organization (WCO) explanatory notes and various agency rulings, all of which must be taken into account when selecting the correct HS tariff classification code (HS code).

2000 Tariffs Are Changing In 2022: Is Your Tariff One Of Them?

Every 5 years the World Customs Organization (WCO) completes and publishes an updated Harmonized System (HS) Nomenclature. The WCO is an independent intergovernmental body that is responsible for developing international standards to facilitate fair legitimate trade throughout the world. Currently, the WCO has 183 members who represent 98% of world trade. The HS nomenclature is the basis for all member countries’ tariff classification manuals and ensures uniform classification of goods traded internationally.

CFIA Outages: Don't Get Mad, Get Proactive

Most importers know that it can be a nightmare navigating the requirements of Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) and other Participating Government Agencies (PGAs) when importing goods into Canada. However the red tape gauntlet becomes even more dreadful with systems outages. When most government agencies now require importers to submit release requests electronically, outages can add costs for importers. Although these agencies understand that for every minute the movements of goods are delayed, the importer expends another dollar. What will always ring true is that importing is a privilege, not a right, and outages are part and parcel.

What Is Reason To Believe?

Reason to Believe is one of those customs terms that makes importers' eyes glaze over and think about anything else other than the doom and gloom they are being advised on. With the current state of the world, the last thing anyone wants to talk about is anything that will trigger that familiar shot of anxiety that rockets up your spine. But since Halloween is right around the corner, this scary topic seems entirely fitting.