Classification 101 


Wednesday February 26th, 2020

1:30 p.m.- 4:30 p.m.
Check-in begins at 1:15 p.m.

Expeditors 
11101 Metro Airport Center Dr. Suite 110
Romulus, MI 48174

Presented by:
Bill Rotondi, Branch Customs Compliance Manager 

About the Seminar:

Understanding the basics, history, and development of classification, the organization of the HTSUS, and why is proper classification important?     

Topics of Discussion: 

  • General background of tariff classification 
  • Why classification is Important 
  • Components of HTS
  • Concept of "Natural Progression" 
  • General Rules of Interpretation 
  • Determining Chapter, Heading, Subheading & Statistical Levels
  • Classification Defined with Examples 
  • GRI Examples 
  • Best Practices 
This seminar is offered free of charge, however space is limited. Beverages and snacks will be provided. Please RSVP by February,24th.

 

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Bill Rotondi

Branch Customs Compliance Manager

Bill brings a wealth of knowledge to the  Expeditors network, he has a total of 29 years of industry experience. Bill has been with the Expeditors team for 23 years, and throughout his 23 years with Expeditors he has worked on the Northern Border Customs team, and moved on to become  a Global Account Manager for many years, and in 2019 he became the Branch Compliance Manager here in Detroit. 

Accreditations and Certifications 

-Licensed Customs Broker 

-Air/Ocean Dangerous Goods Certification 

-IATA/FIATA Certification