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The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. |
Information on relevant aspects for the classification of commodities for the import and export of goods may include: | processes and practices for classifying various types of complex commoditiesthe contents and purpose of Customs Tariff Act 1995, Schedule 2, 3 and 4 |
Objective classification may include: | the classifier finding out as much as possible about the goods in the condition they are imported or exported |
Analytical classification may include: | technologythe avoidance of generalised terms such as souvenirs, printed matter and clothing as these terms do not demonstrate analytical classification as required to correctly identify the goods |
Harmonized system terminology may include: | sufficient identification to be capable of being transferred into tariff terminology. For example, a tool holder could be included in the identification if the holder worked solely or principally with machines described specifically in the harmonized system |
Assistance may include: | advice from more experienced colleagues, customs brokers, experienced classifiers, technical expertsseeking further details about the goods from the clientconsulting technical experts in the industry that the goods belong toclassification softwarefrom customerscommercially availableadditional resources |
Tools may include: | Harmonised System Explanatory Notes and Commoditiesdictionaries, trade journals, technical publications |
Menu may include: | the list of chapters at the start of the Customs Tariff Act 1995 for imports and the summary of classification in the front of the AHECC |
Type may include: | Type Chapters (refer to Chapters 64-66, 84-95 and 97 in the Harmonized System) |
Materials may include: | Material Chapters (refer to Chapters 1-63 and 67-83 in the Harmonized System) |
Merchandise trade may include: | goods that are covered by a reference number in Schedule 4 of the Customs Tariff Act 1995 or a export statistical item in Chapters 98 and 99 in AHECC |
Section and Chapters Notes may include: | Legal Notes contained within Schedule 3 Customs Tariff Act 1995 and include directional notes (inclusion, restriction, extension) and definitional notes and notes having application across the complete Schedule. All relevant Legal Notes are expected to be considered and applied. Notes that have specific industry application such as paper, chemicals, base metals and some textile notes may require clarification/assistance from other parties |
Interpretation rules may include: | General Rules for the Interpretation of the Harmonized System. They are the rules that are to be followed for every classification |
Clarification may include: | seeking assistance from colleagues, customs broker, more experienced classifier, or technical expertobtaining additional information from client |
Sub-heading notes may include: | Legal Notes contained within Schedule 3 Custom Tariff Act 1995 and include directional notes (inclusion, restriction, extension) and definitional Notes and Notes having application across the complete Schedule. All relevant Legal Notes are expected to be considered and applied. Notes that have specific industry application such as paper, chemicals, base metals and some textile Notes may require clarification/assistance from other parties |
Dash system is: | a design feature of the Harmonized System which assists with the selection of the appropriate 8 figure classification |
New developments in the classification of complex commodities may relate to changes in: | technologylegislationregulationscase lawWCO Classificationprocessessystems |
Information on new developments in the classification of complex commodities may be obtained from: | internal networks such as: own work team, staff in other departments, support staff, managers, training staff, etc.external networks such as: staff in various regulatory authoritiesbulletins, journals, magazines, books, etc.internet websitesinternal and external training programs |
Ways of learning skills and knowledge required for new developments in customs classification may include: | external training programsinternal training programsreading independentlycoaching in the workplaceonline learning on a computernetworking with relevant internal and external contacts |
Depending on the organisation concerned, workplace procedures may be called: | standard operating procedures (SOPs)company proceduresenterprise proceduresorganisational proceduresestablished procedures |
Communication in the work area may include: | phoneelectronic data interchange (EDI)faxemailinternetRF systemsoral, aural or signed communications |
Consultative processes may involve: | other employees and supervisorsclientsagentspersonnel in relevant authorities and institutionsmanagement and union representativesindustrial relations and OH&S specialists |
Documentation and records may include: | Customs and related legislationAustralian Harmonized Export Classification BookCustoms Tariff Act 1995 and Schedulesprecedents databasedictionariestrade or technical publicationsHarmonized System Explanatory Notes (HSEN)manifests, cartnotes, delivery notes, special clearances, consignment notes, authorised weighbridge certificates, and special clearancesinternal documentationoperations manuals, job specifications and induction documentationmanufacturers specifications for relevant equipmentworkplace procedures and policiessupplier and/or client instructionsquality assurance proceduresextrinsic material (as defined in the Acts Interpretation Act) |
Applicable legislation and regulations may include: | Customs and related legislationAustralian Harmonized Export Classification BookCustoms Tariff Act 1995 and Schedulesother legislation related to importing and exporting of goodsexport/import/quarantine/bond requirementsequal employment opportunity and affirmative action legislationequal opportunity legislationworkplace relations regulationsrelevant state/territory OH&S and environmental protection legislation |