Fundamentals of Harmonized System (HS) Classification

Thursday, April 24, 2025
8:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Robert C. Pew Grand Rapids Campus
Community, Faculty, Staff

This full-day training will be held in person at GVSU’s Downtown Campus. Complimentary parking, breakfast, and lunch will be provided.

Understanding how to classify products under the Harmonized System (HS) is essential in keeping the global supply chain moving. HS classification is an essential component in both, export declaration for export shipments and the customs entry for import shipments. The HS classification is central to determining export eligibility, import duty rates, and taxes. The correct HS classification is also key to determining if products qualify for preferential tariff treatment under the many free trade agreements.

Topics Covered:

Understanding and applying the General Rules of Interpretation (GRI)
Utilizing section notes, chapter notes, headings, and subheadings
Classifying parts and kits
Utilizing classification tools such as explanatory notes and binding rulings
Managing HS classification data

Thursday, April 24, 2025
8:00 AM - 3:30 PM

Non-Member Price
$435.00

Member Price
$295.00

GVSU Price
$295.00

Location Information

GVSU Bicycle Factory
201 Front Ave SW
Grand Rapids, MI 49504

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Contact Information

Katherine Dreyer

616-331-6811

[email protected]

Hosting Department, Organization, or Business

Van Andel Global Trade Center

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This event was added to the calendar by Nate St John (stjohnna@mail.gvsu.edu) on Thursday, November 21, 2024 and was last updated on Friday, November 22, 2024 at 9:10 a.m.

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