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Tariff Classification Audit
Review selected products and the evidence supporting their UK commodity codes and classification rationale.
£99 + VAT
Typical scope
1 product / SKU
Outcome
Product-level findings, evidence gaps and a defensible next-step classification position.
Delivery
Specialist review, written findings and debrief
Tariff Classification Audit
Review selected products and the evidence supporting their UK commodity codes and classification rationale.
£99 + VAT
Typical scope
1 product / SKU
Outcome
Product-level findings, evidence gaps and a defensible next-step classification position.
Delivery
Specialist review, written findings and debrief
From uncertainty to practical action
A focused review to check whether selected products are classified under the correct UK commodity codes, supported by clear technical evidence and a documented classification rationale.
This links directly to the wider Customs Health Check process, which already tests classification methodology, commodity code consistency, declaration accuracy, origin, valuation and supporting evidence as part of import/export sample testing.
A Tariff Classification Audit is likely to fit when:
From uncertainty to
practical action
A focused review to check whether selected products are classified under the correct UK commodity codes, supported by clear technical evidence and a documented classification rationale.
This links directly to the wider Customs Health Check process, which already tests classification methodology, commodity code consistency, declaration accuracy, origin, valuation and supporting evidence as part of import/export sample testing.
A Tariff Classification Audit is likely to fit when:
The control points included in the review
The control points included in the review
Choose the scope that matches the business need
Classification Spot Check
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Classification Enhanced Audit
Choose the scope that matches the business need
Classification Spot Check
Classification Standard Audit Recommended starting point
Classification Enhanced Audit
A simple four-stage service journey
Agree the scope
Share the evidence
Specialist review
Report and debrief
A simple four-stage service journey
Agree the scope
Share the evidence
Specialist review
Report and debrief
Clear outputs your team can use
Practical findings, corrections and next steps in formats that can be shared with operational teams and decision-makers.
Tariff classification review report
Product/SKU findings table
Suggested commodity code position or risk flag
Evidence gap summary
Classification rationale notes
Recommendation on HMRC ruling, declaration corrections, wider audit or retainer
Clear outputs your team can use
Practical findings, corrections and next steps in formats that can be shared with operational teams and decision-makers.
Tariff classification review report
Product/SKU findings table
Suggested commodity code position or risk flag
Evidence gap summary
Classification rationale notes
Recommendation on HMRC ruling, declaration corrections, wider audit or retainer
Documents, evidence and review questions
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Practical questions before you submit
- Product name and internal SKU/reference
- Current commodity code used
- Product description
- Technical datasheet/specification
- Material composition/bill of materials, where relevant
- Product images, drawings or catalogues
- Details of function and end-use
- Supplier/manufacturer classification advice, if available
- Recent import/export declarations using the code
- Commercial invoices showing product description
- Any historic classification rulings or HMRC correspondence
- Current duty rate or known trade measure concerns
- What commodity code is currently being used?
- Who selected the code and when was it last reviewed?
- Is there a documented classification rationale?
- Is the product description specific enough for classification?
- What is the product made of?
- What is the product’s principal function or intended use?
- Are technical datasheets, specifications or drawings available?
- Do supplier/manufacturer documents support the code used?
- Are the same codes used consistently across brokers, couriers and declarations?
- Do import and export codes align at HS level where appropriate?
- Does the code create additional duty, quota, licence, trade remedy or control exposure?
- Is an HMRC Advance Tariff Ruling recommended due to uncertainty or high-value risk?
Continue the improvement journey
The review may identify a focused workstream, training need or ongoing support requirement.
Full Customs Health Check
Customs Declaration Accuracy Check
Preference / Origin Checker
Continue the improvement journey
The review may identify a focused workstream, training need or ongoing support requirement.
Full Customs Health Check
Customs Declaration Accuracy Check
Preference / Origin Checker
Discuss Tariff Classification Audit
Start with a short conversation to confirm the right package, sample and evidence request.
Contact the team