Reducing Duty Exposure Through Strategic Tariff Classification Review

Client Profile: Importer / distributor with high-volume inbound goods and ecommerce exports

The outcome

The review delivered an estimated £50K annual duty savings. Reduced compliance risk and exposure to penalties. Improved internal efficiency and decison-making.

 

Frontiera Customs - Reducing Duty Exposure Through Strategic Tariff Classification Review

The challenge

The client had:

  • Inconsistent tariff classification across product ranges
  • Reliance of supplier-provided commodity codes
  • Potential overpayment of duty and compliance risk
  • No structure classification governance was in place
Frontiera Customs - Reducing Duty Exposure Through Strategic Tariff Classification Review

Our approach

Frontiera performed a detailed classifcation review covering:

  • Product-level anaylsis across clothing ranges
  • Fabric composition, garment construction and use
  • Review of existing commodity codes vs the UK Global Tariff (UKGT) 
  • Identification of inconsistencies and risks

We then:

  • Reclassified products in line with the correct commodity code and GIR rules
  • Created a structured classification database
  • Implemented goverance controls and internal guidance
  • Provided training to relevant teams

Our solution

A structured classification framework ensuring:

01

Accurate and consistent commodity code usage

02

Alignment with customs legislation and explanatory notes

03

Immediate financial benefit

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Frontiera transformed our approach to duty management

Frontiera transformed our approach to duty management, delivering immediate savings while ensuring full compliance.

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