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What is Tariff Engineering?

Tariff Engineering A legal process whereby importers structure products or shipments to lawfully benefit from lower customs duty rates by classifying goods under specific tariff codes, per WCO and national customs law.

Source: Incoterms 2020 (ICC), FIATA, IATA DGR, WCO

How is “Tariff Engineering” Used in Practice?

Through tariff engineering, the importer reconfigured the product composition to fall under a lower-duty customs classification, as documented in the import declaration.

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Who Needs to Know This Term?

  • Freight Forwarders
  • Supply Chain Managers
  • Customs Brokers

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What is Tariff Engineering?

A legal process whereby importers structure products or shipments to lawfully benefit from lower customs duty rates by classifying goods under specific tariff codes, per WCO and national customs law.

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