Harmonized System Topic 1
27-28 June (2 days)
French/English interpretation
This part of the course will introduce you to the fundamental principles and elements of the HS and General Interpretative Rules. You will learn how the HS may be amended and how you can influence the outcome. You will review with our experts the application of General Interpretative Rules 1 and 6 and find out how to classify complex articles in the high-tech area. You will look into the specific classification rules for “parts” and have a thorough review of Section XVI.
Private sector participants will receive a login to access the free e-learning module “General Introduction to the Harmonized System” at the latest 10 days before the course starts. WCO Members can access the same material on the CLIKC! platform.
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Day 1 – Monday 27 June |
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Session I: Programme introduction and positioning |
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09:30-09:50 |
Programme overview and introduction
Facilitator: Izaak Wind |
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Session II: The Harmonized System: a brief introduction |
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09:50-11:00 |
· The WCO and its instruments · The HS: one of the WCO flagships
Facilitator: Izaak Wind |
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11:00-11:30 |
Coffee/Tea Networking Break |
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Session III: Amending the Harmonized System |
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11:30- 12:30 |
· The procedure · Can I influence the outcome?
Facilitator: Izaak Wind |
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12:30-14:00 |
Lunch |
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Session IV: The General Interpretative Rules |
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14:00-15:30 |
· Should I know them by heart? · Their interrelationship · Where do we find them? · Case studies
Facilitator: Izaak Wind |
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15:30-16:00 |
Coffee/Tea Networking Break |
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Session V: Application of General Interpretative Rules 1 and 6 |
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16:00-17:30 |
· What you should know about Rule 1 · Does Rule 6 apply to national subdivisions? · Section and Chapter Notes at subheading level · Case studies
Facilitator: Izaak Wind |
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Day 2 – Tuesday 28 June |
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Session VI: Classification of parts |
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09:30-11:00 |
· What are “parts”? · “Parts of general use”
Facilitator: Izaak Wind |
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11:00-11:30 |
Coffee/Tea Networking Break |
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Session VII: Section XVI |
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11:30-12:30 |
· Its structure and Chapters · Section and Chapter Notes
Facilitator: Izaak Wind |
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12:30-14:00 |
Lunch |
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Session VIII: Classification of articles in the high-tech area |
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14:00-15:30 |
· Flat panel display modules · Assemblies designed to be mounted into a mobile phone
Facilitator: Izaak Wind WCO Experts: Tom Beris/David Kozik |
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15:30-16:00 |
Coffee/Tea Networking Break |
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Session VIII (continuation): Classification of articles in the high-tech area |
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16:00-17:15 |
· Hall effect sensor · Selfie sticks
Facilitator: Izaak Wind WCO Experts: Tom Beris/David Kozik |
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Session IX: Summary and closing remarks |
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17:15-17:30 |
Summary and closing remarks
Facilitator: Izaak Wind |
