Terminologies/Abbreviations
...with the necessary changes being made.
What is Mutatis mutandis?
True or False
The compendium of classification opinions is a Non-Legal Principle
True
Deals with incomplete or unfinished goods and part two deals with unassembled or disassembled
What is GRI 2A?
At the CARICOM level, the Common External Tariff is prepared at the --------- digit
What is 8 digits?
How many Sections does the HS consists of?
What is twenty-one (21)?
...at first glance, at first sight, on the first impression
What is Prima facie?
What type of principles are Titles of sections, chapters and subchapters & Harmonized System Commodity database?
Non-Legal Principles
This rule states that classification shall be determined according to the terms of the headings and relative section or chapter notes…
GRI 1
Each heading is identified by a---- digit code
What is 4(four)?
Give a list of classifiable goods or articles, stipulate requirements for classification or clarify the scope of headings
What are Limitation Notes?
...among other things
What is Inter alia?
What type of principles consists of the General Rules of Interpretation (GRIs), Section and Chapter Notes and Terms of Heading?
Legal Principles
Criteria to be satisfied to be considered a set
What are 1.consisting of at least two different articles which are prima facie, classifiable in different headings 2.articles put up together to meet a particular need or carry out a specific activity 3. articles put up in a manner suitable for sale directly to users without repacking
How often does the WCO update the Harmonized System?
What is 4-6 years?
These notes ascertain the meanings of particular terms or expressions within a Chapter or Section.
What are Definition Notes?
What does HS represent
What is Harmonized Commodity Description and Coding System
This chapter of is reserved for future use in the HS
What is Chapter 77
The heading that provides the most specific description of the goods is to be preferred to a heading which provides a more general description. Which rule follow this principle?
What is GRI 3A?
Factors to determine 'essential character'
What are nature of the material or components, bulk, quantity, weight/value, role of the constituent material in relation to the use of the goods.
Daily Double: Identify three (3) important uses of the HS
What are Basis for Customs Tariff-Collection of Taxes, Trade Statistics, Facilitation and Monitoring of Trade Policies, Monitoring of Controlled Goods, Quota Control
Daily Double:State the three (3) mandates of the JCA
What is Trade Facilitation, Border Protection & Revenue Collection
This is regarded as the official interpretation of the HS?
The Explanatory Notes
A new technology which cannot be classified using GRI 1-3 but is similar to a hoverboard. What rule would you utilize to arrive at a classification?
GRI 4
The classification of a product is a process, goods are classified based on....
Description, composition, manner of presentation, degree of manufacture, use or function
Name two triggers for HS Amendments
What are Trade Volume, Public health, Environmental Factors, Public Safety, Changing Technology and products