E-commerce · Cross Border
Customs classification
Published · Reviewed by The Diligence Standard Team · Updated
Classification drives duties and can create historical exposure when descriptions or codes are unsupported.
Records to reconcile
- Entry summaries and HTS codes
- Product specifications
- Broker classification support
Warning signal
Similar products use inconsistent codes or descriptions do not match the goods.
Transaction impact
Historical duty underpayment and future margin changes may exist.
Response
Obtain customs advice and stress corrected landed cost.