{"id":4176,"date":"2016-01-25T15:09:04","date_gmt":"2016-01-25T21:09:04","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/supfrt.com\/news\/?p=4176"},"modified":"2016-01-25T15:09:04","modified_gmt":"2016-01-25T21:09:04","slug":"export-classification-codes-part-1-mixtures","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/supfrt.com\/news\/2016\/01\/25\/export-classification-codes-part-1-mixtures\/","title":{"rendered":"Export Classification Codes Part 1: Mixtures"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Export<\/a>Export Classification Codes Part 1: Mixtures<\/p>\n

Have you ever had a question about the proper way to classify exports?\u00a0With mixtures, kits, and parts, correctly classifying products can be especially tricky. This is the first of three blogs 9 From Global Reach) that will try to demystify the process, starting with mixtures..<\/p>\n

According to GRI 2B<\/a> (General Rules of Interpretation),<\/u> mixtures and combinations are classified based on the essential character unless the mixture is specifically referenced. A product\u2019s essential character can be thought of as what it is, what it does and what it\u2019s made of.<\/p>\n

The General Rules of Interpretation (GRI)<\/a> are a standard set of rules that helps exporters determine the correct classification for products. It provides international guidance on how to classify mixtures and kits and the <Additional U.S. Rule> provides guidance on classifying parts in the U.S.<\/p>\n

There are some mixtures that are pretty simple to classify. For example, a package of mixed frozen vegetables would be classified under Schedule B 0710.90.0000 \u2013 Mixtures of vegetables<\/strong>.<\/p>\n