The correct tariff classification of goods is a key component of compliance in your trade practices.  It’s also a key focus for Customs authorities when conducting full or targeted compliance audits.

• Focused on compliance, you may want classification determined outside of the day-to-day release and entry services provided by your customs broker.
• You may need to qualify one or more goods for NAFTA (or other similar preference criterion based trade agreements).  Perhaps you regularly add new products to your line up.
• You may require HS tariff classifications in advance of shipping a product, for example, as information to a customer or in order to determine accurate landed costs.
• You may need expertise to address complex products or pursue a ruling on a product.

Whether you are addressing new products or reassessing existing ones, Livingston Consulting can help.

Our tariff classification services
Working with you, we will determine the function, form and composition of the product and, with appropriate tariff classification procedures, will determine the proper HS tariff classification.  You will receive a complete audit trail to support the classification.  Upon request, we can also research all rulings issued by Canadian Customs authorities and assist you to obtain a ruling, where necessary.

• Ensure that your classification is correct and that you are compliant
• Know that you’re prepared for an audit and can avoid potential customs penalties
• Take advantage of preferential duty rates through NAFTA or other trade agreements.