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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE: 

Analyse and solve complex customs tariffs classification problems 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
11222  Analyse and solve complex customs tariffs classification problems 
ORIGINATOR
SGB Procurement, Logistics and Supply Chain Mngt 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
-  
FIELD SUBFIELD
Field 03 - Business, Commerce and Management Studies Procurement 
ABET BAND UNIT STANDARD TYPE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL CREDITS
Undefined  Regular  Level 5  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5  7 
REGISTRATION STATUS REGISTRATION START DATE REGISTRATION END DATE SAQA DECISION NUMBER
Passed the End Date -
Status was "Reregistered" 		 2005-09-13  2007-11-28  SAQA 0160/05 
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2008-11-28   2011-11-28  

In all of the tables in this document, both the pre-2009 NQF Level and the NQF Level is shown. In the text (purpose statements, qualification rules, etc), any references to NQF Levels are to the pre-2009 levels unless specifically stated otherwise.  

This unit standard is replaced by: 
US ID Unit Standard Title Pre-2009 NQF Level NQF Level Credits Replacement Status
252254  Analyse and solve complex customs tariff classification problems  Level 5  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5  12   

PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD 
This Unit Standard is intended for people who are required to
! prepare Customs entries,
! to motivate and obtain Tariff Determinations,
! to motivate appeals against previous Tariff Determinations,
! to consult to the Forwarding and International Trade industries,
! to advise internal and external clients on possible exposures to over and under payments of statutory charges.

Individuals who are credited with this Unit Standard will be able to use information contained in source documents and tariff aids to classify complex commodities in terms of the Harmonised System, which may require motivational and negotiation processes to be undertaken at senior levels with tariffing authorities. 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
CUS18 Apply for and obtain Refunds and Drawbacks of Customs Duty,
CUS15 Analyse and solve complex Customs problems 

UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
The specific outcomes as reflected in this unit standard are performed in a work context with distant supervision, with learners often being held responsible for the output of others. Learners are required to operate under self-direction. Learners are expected to demonstrate the ability to negotiate outcomes under guidance and to take personal responsibility for planning and delivery, in their pursuit of the achievement of the standards as described in the assessment criteria.

Learners are expected to have access to the relevant regulations and legislative rules, guidelines etc...Learners, in performing the specific outcomes at the level expressed in this unit standard, are expected to formulate problems to be solved, and to apply diagnostic and creative skills in the solving of them. 

Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
The learner must demonstrate the ability to consider a range of options. 
OUTCOME NOTES 
The learner must demonstrate the ability to consider a range of options, make decisions about and evidence performance around each of the specific outcomes. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
1. Classify all internationally traded commodities accurately, based on analysis of the legislative guidelines. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
2. Advise internal and external clients on possible exposures to over and under payments of statutory charges. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
3. Resolve ambiguities in tariff classification. 
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
Including the obtaining of Tariff Determinations and the lodging of appeals
 


UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS 
1. Anyone assessing a learner against this unit standard must be registered as an assessor with the relevant ETQA.
2. Any institution offering learning that will enable achievement of this unit standard must be accredited by the relevant ETQA.
3. Moderation of assessment will be done by the relevant ETQA at its discretion. 

UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 
ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE:The learners can understand, explain and apply:

1. The tariff classification procedure is applied with the use of :
! Importer/ exporter source documentation:
! Commodity descriptive literature
! Importer`s indent/ purchase order
! Importer`s Clearing Instructions
! Transport documents
! Commercial invoices
! Packing lists
! Sections of the Customs Act pertaining to Tariff Classification as applicable at the time
! The South African Tariff Structure and Tariff Headings applicable at the time
! Tariff aids :
  • The Alphabetical Index,
  • The Chemical Dictionary,
  • Dictionary of Mechanical Engineering,
  • Dictionary of Electrical Engineering,
  • Dictionary of Textiles,
    ! Any other published works which may be acceptable as authoritative by the tariffing authorities locally or at the World Customs Organisation, Brussels
    2. General Notes to Schedule 1 of the Customs Tariff and the Explanatory Notes to the Harmonised System. 
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    Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING 
    1. Identify and solve problems in which responses display that responsible decisions, using critical thinking, have been made,eg,
    ! Identify and apply the facts which categorise the nature of each Tariff Classification, Determination and appeal problem and then correctly apply the principles, processes and procedures in arriving at the correct Tariff Classification solution. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
    2. Work effectively with others as a member of a team, group, organisation or community,eg,
    Appreciate that:
    * since the Forwarding Industry is practised in an international environment at the micro, meso and macro levels it operates in systems which are reliant on others and which address the processing of data,
    * the processing systems approach as well as the productivity orientation of Forwarding companies demands high levels of teamwork and the understanding, reaction and maintenance of team coherence and co- operation,
    * the level of competency is largely dependent on the individual`s ability and capacity to operate effectively with peers, supervisors, internal and external customers. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    3. Organise and manage oneself and one`s activities responsibly and effectively
    ! Prioritise and blend daily activities in such a way as to enable the working process to run effectively and efficiently. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    4. Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information,eg,
    ! Correctly apply the principles and procedures used in Customs Tariff Classification, Determination and appeal in the Forwarding and Clearing Industry and in SARS.
    ! Collect, organise and analyse information contained in source documentation and statutory instruments to arrive at a correct Tariff Classification, Determination and appeal within a time acceptable to industry 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    5. Communicate effectively using visual, mathematical, and/or language skills in the modes of written and/or oral presentation,eg,
    ! Identify from complex written material the specific requirements and needs of internal and external customers; communicating the outcome of each Tariff Classification, Determination and appeal procedure to the affected parties by written and oral persuasion. 

    UNIT STANDARD ASSESSOR CRITERIA 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERIAA composite statement of outcomes which expresses applied competence in the particular component of practice

    Outcomes will be judged by whether the learner can:

    1. Within the accepted time limits of the industry, accurately classify all internationally traded commodities from information contained in source documentation, and resolve ambiguities in tariff classification problems Range: including the obtaining of Tariff Determinations and the lodging of appeals using :
    ! The legal principles governing Tariff Classifications and Determinations.
    ! Schedule 1 Part 1 to the Customs Act as well as the section and chapter titles as set out in:
  • The principles and rules contained in the General Notes to Schedule 1 Part 1 of the Customs Tariff, with particular emphasis on those dealing with textiles, machinery, chemicals, and electronic equipment.
  • The Explanatory Notes to the Harmonised System,

    ! Other published tariff aids, such as :
  • The Alphabetical Index,
  • The Chemical Dictionary,
  • Dictionary of Mechanical Engineering,
  • Dictionary of Electrical Engineering,
  • Dictionary of Textiles, 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD NOTES 
    This unit standard has been replaced by unit standard 252254, which is "Analyse and solve complex customs tariff classification problems", Level 5, 12 credits. 

    QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
      ID QUALIFICATION TITLE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL STATUS END DATE PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
    Core  22441   National Certificate: Customs Clearing  Level 4  NQF Level 04  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2007-11-28  Was TETA until Last Date for Achievement 


    PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
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    All qualifications and part qualifications registered on the National Qualifications Framework are public property. Thus the only payment that can be made for them is for service and reproduction. It is illegal to sell this material for profit. If the material is reproduced or quoted, the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) should be acknowledged as the source.