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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:

Businesses with high or changing SKU volumes 
Teams using inherited or outdated commodity codes 
Importers seeing inconsistent broker classifications 

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:

Businesses with high or changing SKU volumes 
Teams using inherited or outdated commodity codes 
Importers seeing inconsistent broker classifications 

The control points included in the review

01 Current commodity code used
02 Product description and technical characteristics
03 Function, material composition and intended use
04 Classification rationale / methodology
05 Application of GIRs, Section Notes and Chapter Notes
06 Consistency across import/export declarations
07 Supplier/manufacturer classification evidence
08 Duty rate / trade measure exposure
09 Origin and preference impact
10 Need for HMRC Advance Tariff Ruling

The control points included in the review

01 Current commodity code used
02 Product description and technical characteristics
03 Function, material composition and intended use
04 Classification rationale / methodology
05 Application of GIRs, Section Notes and Chapter Notes
06 Consistency across import/export declarations
07 Supplier/manufacturer classification evidence
08 Duty rate / trade measure exposure
09 Origin and preference impact
10 Need for HMRC Advance Tariff Ruling

Choose the scope that matches the business need

Classification Spot Check

,
1 product / SKU
,
£99 + VAT

Classification Enhanced Audit

Over 5 products / SKUs
,
Quote Separately

Choose the scope that matches the business need

Classification Spot Check

,
1 product / SKU
,
£99 + VAT

Classification Enhanced Audit

Over 5 products / SKUs
,
Quote Separately

A simple four-stage service journey

Agree the scope

Choose the package, sample size, business entity and trade flows to be reviewed.

Share the evidence

Provide the agreed declarations, documents, process notes and supporting records.

Specialist review

The trade team tests the selected controls, evidence and transaction samples.

Report and debrief

Receive written findings, a prioritised action plan and a practical debrief.

A simple four-stage service journey

Agree the scope

Choose the package, sample size, business entity and trade flows to be reviewed.

Share the evidence

Provide the agreed declarations, documents, process notes and supporting records.

Specialist review

The trade team tests the selected controls, evidence and transaction samples.

Report and debrief

Receive written findings, a prioritised action plan and a practical 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

  • 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?
  • Is an HMRC Advance Tariff Ruling recommended due to uncertainty or high-value risk?
  • 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?

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

A full diagnostic review of customs compliance, controls, evidence and broker oversight, with a practical action plan.

Customs Declaration Accuracy Check

A sample-based review of import and export declarations, supporting evidence and post-clearance controls.

Preference / Origin Checker

Test whether selected origin and preference claims are supported by the correct rules and evidence trail. 

Continue the improvement journey

The review may identify a focused workstream, training need or ongoing support requirement.

Full Customs Health Check

A full diagnostic review of customs compliance, controls, evidence and broker oversight, with a practical action plan.

Customs Declaration Accuracy Check

A sample-based review of import and export declarations, supporting evidence and post-clearance controls.

Preference / Origin Checker

Test whether selected origin and preference claims are supported by the correct rules and evidence trail. 

Discuss Tariff Classification Audit

Start with a short conversation to confirm the right package, sample and evidence request.

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