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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Apply identification principles to goods
  2. Interpret and apply interpretive rules to goods
  3. Interpret and apply tariff section and chapter notes to goods
  4. Select tariff headings
  5. Select tariff sub-headings
  6. Complete post classification requirements

Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria on at least one occasion and include:

carrying out advanced calculations

communicating effectively with clients

completing post classification requirements

following designated process for classifying goods

gathering and analysing information

identifying, interpreting and applying interpretive rules (IRs) to the tariff to goods

identifying, interpreting and learning new skills and knowledge to maintain currency when classifying complex goods

locating and justifying a sub-heading (6 or 8 figure)

locating, reading and interpreting instructions, procedures and other information relevant to classifying complex goods

maintaining workplace documentation and records

planning and organising work activities when classifying complex goods

reading and interpreting relevant legislation for classifying complex goods

selecting and using appropriate technical terms

selecting and using relevant communication methods and office equipment suitable for the task

selecting and justifying tariff headings (4 figure)

selecting tariff headings to classify complex goods

sequencing activity in a way that facilitates the classification of complex goods

solving problems that may arise when classifying complex goods such as textiles and metals

using relevant software application systems when classifying complex goods

working systematically with required attention to detail.


Knowledge Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:

current Australian Customs Act and relevant legislation

dash system

documentation and recording requirements to comply with customs requirements when classifying complex goods

information on the process of classifying complex goods for importing and exporting goods through customs

interpretive rules

options available for resolving disputes

procedural steps required to undertake work activities

relevant information to provide to clients

sources of information on current developments when classifying complex goods for the import and export of goods through customs (Administrative Appeals Tribunal [AAT] cases, court cases)

strategies to classify:

functional units

multifunction machines

parts and accessories

strategies to implement new developments in classifying complex goods

tariff advice

types of goods considered complex, and related classification and documentation requirements.