Cost Savings Opportunities for Proper Classification: Foundations, Applications, Compliance & Enforcement
Cost Savings Opportunities for Proper Classification: Foundations, Applications, Compliance & Enforcement
Tuesday, November 18, 2025 (11:00 AM - 2:00 PM) (EST)
Description
AAEI Members: $299 | Non-Members $400
Misclassification can cost your company more than penalties—it can trigger audits, supply chain delays, and even False Claims Act violations. Join AAEI’s three-hour virtual program to explore the foundations, challenges, and enforcement risks of classification covering HTS codes, tariffs, special provisions, and enforcement—to equip trade professionals and their colleagues with the knowledge and tools needed for confident compliance. Misclassification isn’t a mistake—it’s a liability.
Session 1: Foundations: The Role of Classification in Global Trade
Classification sits at the core of trade compliance, influencing tariffs, admissibility, reporting, and more. This session will cover the critical role classification plays in business decisions, from determining duty rates to triggering regulatory obligations. Learn how HTS codes impact non-Customs regulations like the EU Digital Regulation and CBAM, with a brief introduction to ECCNs to round out the foundations.
Session 2: Applications: Navigating Derivatives, Tariffs, and Special Provisions
Beyond the basics, classification gets complicated fast. This session dives into real-world classification challenges—from derivatives of steel, copper, and aluminum to tariff actions under Sections 232 and 301. Speakers will also cover special provisions under Chapter 98, including U.S. goods returned and prototypes, plus the nuances of classifying parts of a whole. Expect practical examples that tie classification to reasonable care obligations and cost savings opportunities.
Session: Enforcement: Reasonable Care, Audits, and Compliance Risks
What does “reasonable care” really mean in classification? This session unpacks the compliance expectations and enforcement landscape, including how companies should prepare for and respond to Customs audits. Experts will discuss the consequences of misclassification, from penalties to False Claims Act exposure, and provide strategies for mitigating risk and strengthening your compliance posture.
AAEI Members - $299
Non Members - $400
