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DATE
Thursday, May 7, 2026
TIME
8:00 a.m. PT/11:00 a.m. ET/4:00 p.m. BST
DURATION
60 minutes, including live Q&A
Why getting HS codes right has never been more critical
Incorrect HS code classification can lead to costly delays, inaccurate duties, and compliance risk. As tariffs and global trade rules rapidly change, businesses need a more accurate, scalable approach to classification.
How to improve HS code accuracy and reduce cross-border risk
Key strategies to modernize classification and compliance
We’ll cover:
- Why HS code accuracy is critical for duty calculation and compliance
- Where classification errors create delays, penalties, and added costs
- What makes HS code classification complex across countries and products
- How manual and outsourced processes break down at scale
- How to structure classification, validation, and internal controls
- How automation and AI improve speed, accuracy, and consistency
- When to modernize your approach to prepare for ongoing trade changes
Can’t attend live? Register to get the on-demand recording. Live attendees are eligible to earn 1 CPE credit.
About the speakers
Shane Bogdan
Director Cross Border Sales, Avalara
Shane helps businesses navigate global trade and accelerate international growth. With nearly 15 years of experience in cross-border ecommerce and logistics, he works with retailers, logistics providers, and trade specialists to simplify international operations, support compliance, and enable expansion into new global markets.
Brian Kelly
Solutions Consultant - Global Trade, Avalara
Brian has over 15 years of experience working with international ecommerce SaaS sales product and solution. He was formerly a Senior Executive on FedEx’s e-Commerce Cross Border team. He is based out of Philadelphia.
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