What is Worldwide Product Classification?
Import & Export Classification is the foundation of compliant global trade operations. Vigilant combines best-in-class classification technology with licensed classification specialists to offer comprehensive import & export classification services tailored to your specific industry and business requirements. We provide dedicated resources that deliver immediate value and relevant expertise, with a delivery model that scales rapidly to meet your current and future classification needs. Our technology-driven approach performs, records, audits, and communicates all classification work while providing complete transparency and access throughout the process.
How Vigilant Uses ECCN/ECN
Vigilant Global Trade Services (vigilantgts.com) specializes in helping companies with product classification, including Export Control Classification Number (ECCN)/Export Control Number (ECN) classification, as part of their global trade compliance services. Specifically:
What they do:
- Help businesses correctly classify their products to identify the appropriate ECCN/ECN
- Determine if products fall under specific ECCN/ECN codes or the less-controlled "EAR99"/"Non-Listed" classification
- Ensure accurate classification to inform whether extra compliance steps are required for exporting
Why it matters:
- Incorrect classification can result in legal and financial penalties
- Many companies wrongly assume all their products fall under EAR99 or Non-Listed (not specifically controlled)
- Proper ECCN/ECN classification is required to comply with U.S. export or other global jurisdiction control regulations and ensure national security objectives are met
How Vigilant Uses USML or Other Foreign Military Codes
The Vigilant team also support companies with coding their products according to the U.S. Munitions List (USML) per the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) along with other global military and dual-use lists.
What they do:
- Determine if a product falls under controlled USML or other global lists
- Assist clients understand the risks, restrictions and requirements associated with those goods
Why it matters:
- Correct global classification and controls ensures the safety of our US military, our domestic security and that of our allies.
How Vigilant Uses HTS/HS
Our global trade exports assign, audit and maintain global tariff classifications, including the U.S. HARMONIZED TARIFF SYSTEM (HTS) and the global HARMONIZED SYSTEM (HS) in support of our clients.
What they do:
- Leverage detailed product descriptions and use to determine the accurate HTS/HS Number
- Outline the applicable tariff or duty rate associated with that product
- Highlight other applicable tariffs such as: Anti-Dumping (ADD/CVD), Section 301, Section 232, etc.
Why it matters:
- Ensure the correct duties are paid on a product for regulatory compliance and financial responsibility
- Determines the admissibility of goods and any restrictions or requirements from other participating government agencies, such as: Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), etc.
The Service Context
Export Control Classification Number (ECCN) or Export Control Number (ECN), United States Munition List (USML), and Harmonized Tariff System (HTS) / Harmonized System (HS) classifications are listed as some of Vigilant GTS's core service offerings alongside other trade compliance services, denied party screening, and free trade agreement management. They provide this as part of their managed services to help companies navigate the complex regulations around international trade and exports.
The Import & Export Classification Challenge
Without accurate Import & Export classification systems, companies face significant compliance and financial risks:
Our Worldwide Classification Approach
Vigilant's technology solutions allow for higher volumes of Import & Export classification to be performed in shorter timeframes while simultaneously providing complete audit trails to ensure compliance.
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