[TIPS] Classification Best Practices: Building a Defensible Foundation
Host: Lalo Solorzano and Ashley Arnold
Published: July 21, 2026
Length: Approximately 12 minutes
Presented by: Global Training Center
Summary
Accurate product classification is the foundation of a strong import compliance program—and one incorrect classification can create problems far beyond the duty rate. In week three of this tips series, Lalo Solorzano and guest host Ashley Arnold explore the practical steps importers can take to build a more accurate, consistent, and defensible classification process.
Drawing on her experience classifying products ranging from apparel to machine…
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