Classification
Tariff
of goods
Don't take unnecessary risks.
Before exporting or importing, make sure your goods are correctly classified
International trade in goods is becoming increasingly complex. New goods often emerge, as well as innovations in production processes, as a result of developments in science, industry, and technology. Furthermore, goods are designated differently, not only due to language but also due to the use of national or regional terms. All of the above means that the coding and designation of goods is viewed as a puzzle when it comes to trade.
Merceology is the science that studies goods (origin, nature, function, and composition) and is used as a tool for determining the tariff classification of goods. This classification has been rationally and systematically organized in the Harmonized Commodity Description and Coding System (HS) Nomenclature and consists of a six-digit numerical code and a description of the goods with global reach.
CATRADE Classifies is a service package that seeks to support your foreign trade activities in customs aspects related to Merceology and tariff classification.
Offers
Technical-merchant studies or criteria on your merchandise that include the legal and technical arguments that support a specific tariff classification.
- Identification of the tariff classification corresponding to the merchandise you are interested in importing or exporting.
- Preparation or review of "arancelitos" (a specific database of the merchandise your company imports or exports, including: invoice description, customs designation of the merchandise, internal code (e.g., SKU number), tariff classification, applicable taxes and tariffs, preferential tariffs according to relevant FTAs, among others).
- Requests for management of official technical criteria on tariff classification of goods before the competent customs authority.
- Determination of customs duties and internal taxes in the importing country, applicable to the merchandise, according to its tariff classification.
- Training sessions, talks, seminars, workshops, or other similar activities related to technical training in tariff classification.
You may
- Know the correct tariff classification of the goods you are interested in exporting or importing.
- Avoid changes in the tariff classification of goods at the time of customs clearance.
- Obtain greater predictability in your operations and commercial negotiations.
- Avoid litigation and unforeseen costs associated with incorrect tariff classification.
- Have tariff classification criteria based on national, regional and international standards.
- Market your product with greater certainty and legal security.
- Facilitate the process of importing or exporting goods.
- Have professional advice on tariff classification.
- Contribute to improving business opportunities in the markets of interest.