TLIX0036 — Determine tariff classification of goods

1 Establish the basis of the tariff classification

• 1.1Role and purpose of the World Customs Organization (WCO) Harmonized Commodity Description and Coding System is explained
• 1.2Structure and purpose of the Customs Tariff Act and its relationship to the Customs Act is reviewed and explained
• 1.3Structure and content of Customs Tariff Act Schedules and their application are explained when used in the tariff classification of goods

2 Select tariff headings that could apply to goods

• 2.1Illustrative descriptive material (IDM) and other descriptive information is obtained, as required
• 2.2Goods are identified in accordance with classification principles
• 2.3Relevant tariff classification precedents that may apply to goods are identified
• 2.4Principles of statutory construction in the context of particular tariff headings and words are applied
• 2.5Customs Tariff Act Schedule 3, and section and chapter (legal) notes are explained and reviewed
• 2.6Headings are determined as appropriate

3 Apply General Rules of Interpretation (IRs) to justify selection of appropriate tariff heading

• 3.1Tariff headings are considered in relation to legal notes and IRs
• 3.2Rejection of headings is justified by reference to legal notes and IRs
• 3.3Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT) decisions, court cases and other precedents on tariff classification are interpreted

4 Select tariff sub-headings

• 4.1Dash system for classifying goods is applied
• 4.2Sub-headings are reviewed in hierarchical order
• 4.3IR 6 is reviewed and applied
• 4.4Appropriate sub-heading is selected

5 Determine tariff classification

• 5.1Tariff classification is determined
• 5.2Statistical code is identified and applied

6 Prepare Application for Tariff Advice

• 6.1A requirement for an Application for Tariff Advice is identified
• 6.2Application for Tariff Advice is prepared

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