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Compliance · Customs Classification
Why total landed cost starts with classification
Most businesses think they have their import costs under control. They’ve negotiated hard on purchase price. They’ve consolidated…
TariffTel · 23 Feb 2026

Misclassification · Compliance
“We’ve always used this code. Why would we change it?”
It sounds reasonable. The code worked last time. Your broker didn’t flag it. HMRC haven’t been in touch. Nobody’s been fined. So why would…
TariffTel · 13 Feb 2026

Misclassification · Compliance
Why 2 out of every 5 tariff codes are typically wrong
And what it’s costing you…
TariffTel · 23 Jan 2026

Tariff Book Updates · Compliance
Tariff Book updates for 2026
As we head into 2026, another round of tariff book changes have come into force. Many relate to electricals and chemical products, also…
TariffTel · 08 Jan 2026

Food Classification · Food and Drink
How does preparation and packaging impact food and drink tariff codes?
Tariff classification for food and drink products is rarely simple. Exporters dealing with composite goods, processed ingredients, or…
TariffTel · 16 Dec 2025

Compliance · Customs Classification
Why should classification be considered a strategic business decision?
Customs classification is a business-critical decision that not only shapes duty costs, directly impacting profit margins, but is vital to…
TariffTel · 08 Dec 2025