Avoid Classification Disasters

A wrong HS code can cost millions. Use this 10-step checklist to bulletproof your Customs compliance.

Optimize your Customs compliance with our essential 10-step checklist to avoid costly HS code errors.

When it comes to Customs compliance, a single classification mistake can trigger a domino effect of fines, penalties, and retroactive duties.

In the EU, UK, and USA, we've seen classification errors result in multi-million-dollar liabilities, some exceeding $365 million.

That's not a typo.

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Key Questions Covered in This Blog

• What are the top 10 steps to avoid costly Customs classification errors?

• Why should Customs compliance be embedded early in product development?

• How do you manage your brokers and ERP systems to ensure classification accuracy?

• What are the benefits of binding rulings and audit preparation?

  
  

Abbreviations Used In This Blog

• HS – Harmonised System

• FTA – Free Trade Agreement

• ERP – Enterprise Resource Planning

• SOP – Standard Operating Procedure

"Treat classification like a business asset—not a paperwork chore. Misclassify once, and you might never financially recover." — Arne Mielken, Managing Director, Customs Manager

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