Online event
Commodity codes 101: Why customs classification matters more than you think
Wednesday 11 November at 11:00AM
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Explore how classification works, why accuracy matters for compliance and costs, and how to use tools such as the UK Trade Tariff and Binding Tariff Information to make confident decisions.
What you’ll learn
- Understand how commodity codes are structured and how they affect duties, VAT, licences and origin requirements
- Learn the key information needed to classify goods accurately, including product descriptions, materials, functions and intended use
- Discover how to support classification decisions using the UK Trade Tariff, Binding Tariff Information and effective review processes
Description
This introductory webinar will explain how commodity codes work and why accurate classification matters commercially as well as for customs compliance.
We will look at common challenges, including vague product descriptions and goods with multiple materials or functions, and explain the practical information businesses should hold to support a classification decision.
The session will also cover the role of the UK Trade Tariff, regular code reviews and Binding Tariff Information.
Speakers
Emmanuel Gianquitto
Head of Customs Consultancy and Training, Chamber Customs
Emmanuel has over 20 years’ experience working internationally across consultancy, training, auditing and the implementation of best practice in project, quality and international trade management.
Since the beginning of the EU-Exit process, he has focused on the evolving requirements of international trade, with particular expertise in customs compliance, customs declarations, special procedures, classification, valuation, origin, transit and the practical implementation of UK border processes.
He has played a key role in the creation and development of the ChamberCustoms service, supporting the design and implementation of its operational systems, quality framework and compliance controls.
He has also led work on CHIEF and CDS readiness, testing and implementation, and has trained customs agents and businesses on customs processes, declaration requirements and wider compliance obligations.
Emmanuel now leads consultancy and training activity across a broad portfolio of customs, trade and border compliance projects, advising businesses on practical, commercially focused solutions to complex regulatory challenges.
Emmanuel speaks English, Italian, Spanish, French and Portuguese.
Marika Majewska
Customs Specialist, ChamberCustoms
Marika is a Customs Specialist at ChamberCustoms with seven years’ experience in international trade. She combines practical customs expertise with instructional design to translate complex HMRC guidance into clear, actionable advice for UK businesses.
Marika develops and delivers bespoke training and consultancy across areas including Special Procedures and Trade Agreements, ensuring businesses understand both operational requirements and compliance obligations. Her sessions are designed to make customs processes practical, accessible and effective.