Harmonized System Topic 2, including 2017 HS amendments
29 June - 1 July (2.5 days)
French/English interpretation
The second part of the HS course will pay particular attention to the classification of composite goods and sets. You will learn more about the application of General Interpretative Rule 3 and the relationship between the Harmonized System and Customs tariff rates and international agreements that may be linked to classification. A large part of the course will be dedicated to the 2017 HS amendments.
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 – Wednesday 29 June |
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Session I: Programme and positioning |
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09:30-09:50 |
Programme overview and introduction
Facilitator: Izaak Wind |
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Session II: Application of General Interpretative Rule 3 |
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09:50-11:00 |
· GIR 3: what you should know · Applicable in all cases?
Facilitator: Izaak Wind |
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11:00-11:30 |
Coffee/Tea Networking Break |
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Session III: Composite goods |
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11:30-12:30 |
· What are composite goods?
Facilitator: Izaak Wind |
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12:30-14:00 |
Lunch |
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Session III (continuation): Composite goods |
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14:00-15:30 |
· Is GIR 3 (a) applicable?
Facilitator: Izaak Wind |
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15:30-16:00 |
Coffee/Tea Networking Break |
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Session IV: Classification of sets |
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16:00-17:30 |
· What makes a set a set? · Specific use · Retail sale
Facilitator: Izaak Wind WCO Expert: Ed De Jong |
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Day 2 – Thursday 30 June |
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Session IV (continuation): Classification of sets |
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09:30-11:00 |
· Can I construe a set? · Case studies
Facilitator: Izaak Wind WCO Expert: Ed De Jong |
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11:00-11:30 |
Coffee/Tea Networking Break |
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Session V: The 2017 amendments to the HS |
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11:30-12:30 |
· Background to the amendments
Facilitator: Izaak Wind WCO Expert: Ed De Jong |
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12:30-14:00 |
Lunch |
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Session V (continuation): The 2017 amendments to the HS |
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14:00-15:30 |
· Specific areas
Facilitator: Izaak Wind WCO Expert: Ed De Jong |
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15:30-16:00 |
Coffee/Tea Networking Break |
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Session V (continuation): The 2017 amendments to the HS |
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16:00-17:30 |
· Specific areas
Facilitator: Izaak Wind WCO Expert: Ed De Jong |
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Day 3 – Friday 1 July |
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Session VI: The HS and Customs duties |
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09:30-11:00 |
· International agreements
Facilitator: Izaak Wind |
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11:00-11:30 |
Coffee/Tea Networking Break |
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Session VI (continuation): The HS and Customs duties |
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11:30-12:00 |
· Relationship and consequences
Facilitator: Izaak Wind |
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Session VII: Summary and closing remarks |
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12:00-12:30 |
Summary and closing remarks
Facilitator: Izaak Wind |
