Determine tariff classification of goods

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Evidence Guide
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Self Assessment Survey
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Moodle Outcomes
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Registered Training Organisations
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Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1

Establish the framework for determining the tariff classification of goods

1.1

Role and purpose of the World Customs Organization (WCO) Harmonized Commodity Description and Coding System is explained

1.2

Structure and purpose of the Customs Tariff Act is reviewed and explained

1.3

Structure and content of Customs Tariff Act Schedules and their application are analysed and used to guide classification practices

2

Prepare to determine tariff classification of goods

2.1

Resources and documentation required to classify goods are determined and obtained

2.2

Customs Tariff Act Schedule 2 is explained

2.3

Customs Tariff Act Schedule 3, and section and chapter notes are explained

2.4

Dash system for classifying goods is explained and applied

2.5

Interpretive rules (IRs) are examined in relation to their critical role in determining the correct headings and sub-headings

2.6

Effect of section and chapter notes on the use of headings in Schedule 3 is explained

3

Apply identification principles to goods

3.1

Illustrative descriptive material (IDM) and other supporting information is obtained as required

3.2

Goods are identified in accordance with classification principles

3.3

Alternative classifications are identified as required

3.4

Section and chapter notes are reviewed and applied

3.5

Existing tariff classification precedents that apply to goods are determined and are applied as required

3.6

Principles of statutory construction in the context of particular tariff headings and words are applied

4

Select and justify headings

4.1

Headings are interpreted in hierarchical order

4.2

Comparison and rejection of headings are justified by reference to principles of statutory construction, the IRs and legal notes

4.3

Classification at heading level is determined in accordance with the IRs

5

Locate and justify sub-headings

5.1

Sub-heading notes are interpreted in accordance withthe IRs

5.2

Client and other resources are consulted to obtain further details of characteristics of goods to be classified, as required

5.3

Preliminary classification of goods at both heading and sub-heading levels is made

5.4

Correct statistical code is identified and applied

6

Complete post classification requirements

6.1

Preliminary classification is checked with manager, supervisor or more senior personnel prior to customs import declaration being lodged, as required

6.2

Completed documentation is retained by relevant personnel in accordance with customs requirements and related legislative requirements, and workplace procedures

6.3

Pre- or post-classification potential areas of dispute are anticipated and discussed and action to clarify decisions is taken in accordance with workplace procedures

6.4

Tariff advice request is prepared as required, in response to identified problems