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The Complexities of Tariff Classification for "Sets"

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Explore the challenges and nuances of tariff classification for "sets for retail sale" and how to tackle mixed product bundles.


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Navigating Tariff Classification: Unpacking the Challenges of Tariff Classification for Bundled Products Featuring Consumables and Durables.

In international trade, tariff classification plays a crucial role in determining the appropriate duties and taxes applied to goods. As global trade debates around tariffs continue to escalate, one area of classification has garnered renewed attention: "sets for retail sale."


This category involves combinations of two or more products bundled together and sold as a single unit to the consumer. However, determining whether these bundles should be classified under a single tariff code is far from straightforward.


In this blog, we delve into the complexities of classifying these sets and the challenges that arise, particularly when products of different natures are combined.


Questions We Answer in This Blog:

  • What makes a "set for retail sale" eligible for classification under a single tariff code?

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