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What is Tariff Appeal?

Tariff Appeal A formal process in which importers contest the customs duty rate or tariff classification assigned to goods by customs, invoking review procedures per WCO guidelines and national customs law, referenced in import declarations.

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

How is “Tariff Appeal” Used in Practice?

After customs assigned a higher duty rate, the importer filed a tariff appeal providing technical data sheets to support their claim for reclassification.

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Who Needs to Know This Term?

  • Freight Forwarders
  • Supply Chain Managers
  • Customs Brokers

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What is Tariff Appeal?

A formal process in which importers contest the customs duty rate or tariff classification assigned to goods by customs, invoking review procedures per WCO guidelines and national customs law, referenced in import declarations.

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