Classification
Tariff Engineering
Legal practice of modifying the physical characteristics or presentation of a product so it qualifies under a tariff fraction with a lower duty rate. Requires deep technical knowledge of the HS and GRI.
Legal practice of modifying the physical characteristics or presentation of a product so it qualifies under a tariff fraction with a lower duty rate. Requires deep technical knowledge of the HS and GRI.
Legal practice of modifying the physical characteristics or presentation of a product so it qualifies under a tariff fraction with a lower duty rate. Requires deep technical knowledge of the HS and GRI.
Tariff Classification
The process of assigning the correct tariff code to a product within a country's tariff schedule, determining applicable duties and regulations.
TariffsTariff Classification Code
An 8 or 10-digit numerical code that identifies a specific product within Mexico's tariff schedule (TIGIE), determining applicable duties and regulations.
ClassificationGRI Rule 1
First general interpretative rule of the Harmonized System establishing that classification is determined by the terms of headings and section or chapter notes. It is the fundamental rule and must be applied before any other GRI.
TariffsHarmonized System (HS)
An international 6-digit nomenclature developed by the WCO for classifying goods in international trade, used by over 200 countries worldwide.