Insight from the people who classify for a living

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…

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 wins at the FDEA Export Awards 2025
We’re thrilled to share that TariffTel has been named Export Service Provider of the Year at the FDEA Export Awards 2025! Platforms like…

Budget analysis: The UK’s low‑value import reform
Yesterday’s UK Autumn Budget 2025 proposed a major change in the UK’s treatment of low‑value imports (LVIs), a shift that carries…

CBAM: What you need to know for 2026
The EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) is entering a decisive stage. From 1st January 2026, importers of certain…

Christmas classification confusion: Navigating conflicting tariff notes
Update, November 2025: the conflict described below has now been resolved. On 1 November 2025 the EU removed Additional Note 1 to Chapter…