As TCEPro 2026 advances, Module 10 explores how accurate and defensible tariff classification underpins operational excellence and compliance resilience in the automotive industry.
This module provides a structured and execution-focused approach to HTS classification, examining how legal interpretation, governance models, and technology-enabled processes come together to support accurate, defensible, and scalable classification decisions. Participants will explore how organizations can reduce duty leakage, strengthen audit readiness, and elevate classification from a transactional task to a center of operational excellence.
Topics covered:
- HTSUS legal architecture and the logic of classification decisions
- Applying notes, explanatory guidance, and CBP rulings as authoritative classification tools
- Managing competing headings and ambiguity in tariff classification
- Classification errors as a primary driver of duty leakage and compliance exposure
- Classifying complex assemblies, sets, kits, and multi-stage manufacturing outputs
- Chapter 99 tariff regimes: Section 301, Section 232, and additional duty mechanics
- Chapter 98 special classification provisions and conditional duty relief
- CBP targeting triggers and emerging classification audit models
- Classification governance: internal controls, broker oversight, and decision escalation
- Technology-enabled and AI-assisted classification operating models
Featuring: Renata Rocha
Renata Rocha is an international trade compliance leader with deep expertise in global trade and tax regulations. As Trade Compliance Director for International Motors (Traton Group), she drives strategic, technology-enabled, and scalable compliance solutions across complex global operations.
Enroll today to strengthen HTS classification governance, reduce duty leakage, and build resilient, audit-ready compliance operations.