Section 301 mitigation through HTS reclassification. Identifying boundary subheadings, documentation, and CBP scrutiny on reclassification claims.
Tariff engineering consultant pillar. Legal product modifications to fit better-rated HTS subheadings. Examples by category, documentation, CBP scrutiny.
Documentation supporting tariff engineering claims. Technical specs, before/after, manufacturing records, GRI analysis, binding rulings.
When and how to use CBP binding rulings to support tariff engineering. Pre-import certainty, audit defense, ongoing operations.
HTS classification process from product description to 10-digit code. GRI application, section/chapter notes, tools, and verification.
GRI 1-6 applied to HTS classification. When each rule applies, common edge cases, classification disputes resolved by GRI choice.
How HTS section and chapter notes affect classification. Including/excluding goods, defining terms, conditional rules.
HTS Chapter 84 machinery classification. Boilers, engines, pumps, machinery for specific industries. Common boundary cases.
HTS Chapter 85 electrical and electronic equipment. Motors, generators, telecommunications, semiconductors, consumer electronics.
HTS Chapter 87 vehicles and parts classification. Passenger vehicles, commercial vehicles, parts, Annex II coverage.