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Advance Rulings on Tariff Classification: What? Why? Where?
Since problems of classification of goods are relevant to all countries of the world, the WCO, as the "keeper" of the Harmonised System, has developed a number of tools for its correct and uniform application. These tools include Explanatory Notes, Compendium of Classification Opinions, Classification Decisions, Recommendations Related to the...
Classification of drones: toy or unmanned aircraft?
In 2022, the approach to the classification of unmanned aircraft changed. A separate heading has been introduced for them. Has the classification of these goods been simplified? Have there been fewer problems in determining their code? Let's find out what challenges we may face when classifying some types of drones.
Classification of the smartwatches is not so smart
Tariff classification is never simple. This is a complex process that has been always causing complications and misunderstandings. It may seem that persons over the years should have learned to avoid problems when classifying goods. However, in practice the further it goes, the more complicated it becomes. In this article,...
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Advance Rulings on Tariff Classification: What? Why? Where?
Since problems of classification of goods are relevant to all countries of the world, the WCO, as the "keeper" of the Harmonised System, has developed a number of tools for its correct and uniform application. These tools include Explanatory Notes, Compendium of Classification Opinions, Classification Decisions, Recommendations Related to the...
Classification of drones: toy or unmanned aircraft?
In 2022, the approach to the classification of unmanned aircraft changed. A separate heading has been introduced for them. Has the classification of these goods been simplified? Have there been fewer problems in determining their code? Let's find out what challenges we may face when classifying some types of drones.
Classification of the smartwatches is not so smart
Tariff classification is never simple. This is a complex process that has been always causing complications and misunderstandings. It may seem that persons over the years should have learned to avoid problems when classifying goods. However, in practice the further it goes, the more complicated it becomes. In this article,...