WCO Recommended Tariff Schedule Changes Slated to Take Effect January 1, 2012

(World Trade Interactive)

The World Customs Organization has posted to its Web site a list of recommended amendments to the Harmonized System nomenclature that are scheduled to enter into force January 1, 2012. Affected goods include certain animals and animal products, foods and agricultural products (fruits, vegetables, grains, nuts, spices, etc.), chemical substances, wood products, textile products, machinery, furniture and video game consoles (see attached for the full list). These recommendations were adopted by the WCO Council in June and member countries now have six months to register any objections.

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