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Effective Date: October 1, 2025

Article 16: Service Nature and Purpose

16.1 Service Description

This Service is provided solely for the purpose of demonstrating AI-based methodologies and providing access to information through AI-generated results. It does not constitute the following services:

  • Investment advice
  • Financial advice
  • Legal advice
  • Tax advice
  • Customs declaration agency
  • Trade consulting
  • Other professional advice

16.2 Service Structure

Our Company → AI Usage → AI Results → Recording → Subscriber

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16.3 Role of the Subscriber

  • The Subscriber is an "observer" of this process and is responsible for making decisions based on the observed information.

Article 17: Geographic Scope and Limitations

17.1 Countries Where the Service is Available

This Service is available for subscription in the following six countries:

  • United States
  • Republic of Korea
  • Japan
  • Germany
  • Netherlands (Netherlands)
  • Canada

17.2 Actual Data Collection Target

  • This service collects information on the US tariff policy toward China and provides only information.
  • This is an example case study to demonstrate the AI ​​prompt creation methodology, and does not provide analysis or predictions.

17.3 Limitations of the Example Case

The US-China tariff policy information covered in this study:

  • It is information only.
  • It is not related to tariffs in Korea, Japan, Germany, the Netherlands, or Canada.
  • It is not related to trade between your country and China.
  • It is not related to trade between your country and the US.
  • It is not directly related to your industry, product, or business situation.

17.4 Differences in Tariff Systems by Country

Each country has a different tariff environment:

17.4.1 Tariff Rate System

  • Each country has different basic tariff rates.

17.4.2 HS Code Interpretation

  • Product classification criteria may vary by country.

17.4.3 Trade Agreements

  • FTAs, customs unions, etc. vary in content.
  • Examples: Korea-US FTA, Korea-EU FTA, RCEP, USMCA, etc.

17.4.4 Rules of Origin

  • Origin determination criteria vary.

17.4.5 Customs Clearance Procedures

  • Declaration methods and required documents vary.

17.4.6 Regulatory Environment

  • Import regulations and certification requirements vary by country.

17.5 Warning: Not Directly Applicable

⚠️ Warning: Do not directly apply the US-China tariff examples to your own situation.

【Korean Company Case】

  • Situation: A Korean company imports goods from China.
  • Applicable Tariff: Korea's import tariff from China (not US-China tariff)
  • Note: Korea-China FTA and Korean customs law apply.

【Japanese Company Case】

  • Situation: A Japanese company exports to the US.
  • Applicable Tariff: US import tariff from Japan (not US-China tariff)
  • Note: US-Japan Trade Agreement, US Customs Law Applies

[German Company Case]

  • Situation: EU-wide transactions by a German company
  • Applicable Regulations: EU Customs Union Regulations (not US-China tariffs)
  • Note: EU common tariff rates, EU customs procedures apply

[Conclusion]

The information collection methodology in this study may be used as a reference, but specific tariff rates, product classifications, and regulatory content may not apply to your specific situation.

Article 18: Disclaimer for Customization and Application

18.1 Full Responsibility for Methodology Application

This service demonstrates and provides a "methodology" for creating AI prompts for information collection using the US-China tariff example. Adapting, customizing, and applying this methodology and information to your own circumstances:

  • is entirely your responsibility
  • is not part of the scope of this service
  • we do not provide any analysis, forecasts, advice, support, or reviews
  • we assume no responsibility whatsoever

18.2 Responsibility for Interpreting Individual Situations

After reviewing this study, you:

  • interpret it for your country
  • adapt it for your industry
  • adapt it for your business
  • customize it for your product
  • utilize it for your supply chain

All of these actions are undertaken at your sole discretion and risk, and we assume no role or liability in your actions.

18.3 Our Non-Involvement Statement

We are not involved in and are not responsible for:

  • How you interpret this information
  • How you modify this data collection methodology
  • How you apply this data collection methodology
  • What are the results of your application
  • How you use the insights you gain
  • Whether your application succeeded or failed
  • What are the consequences of your application

18.4 Expert Advice Required

Before applying this methodology to your situation, you should always consult with the following experts:

18.4.1 Customs Broker

  • Your country's tariff classification
  • Check applicable rates
  • Guidance on filing procedures

18.4.2 Trade Attorney

  • Check trade regulations
  • Review legal risks
  • Review contracts

18.4.3 Accountant/Tax Accountant

  • Accounting for customs duties
  • Tax impact analysis
  • Value-Added Tax treatment

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18.4.6 Important Notes

  • We provide a "general AI methodology demonstration" and simple information, not analysis or forecasting.
  • It does not provide "customized advice tailored to you."

18.5 Specific Disclaimer Examples

18.5.1 Example 1: Korean Auto Parts Manufacturer

This Study:

  • Documentation of the process for predicting US tariffs on auto parts from China
  • Demonstration of how to create AI prompts

Subscriber Actions:

  • "Predict Korea's tariffs on Chinese auto parts using this method"
  • Modify the prompts to suit the Korean context
  • Develop an import plan based on the prediction results

Our Responsibilities: None (outside the scope of the service)

Subscriber Responsibilities: Final judgment is made after consulting with customs brokers and trade experts.

18.5.2 Example 2: Japanese Semiconductor Company

This Study:

  • US tariffs on China Semiconductor tariff information collection record
  • Demonstration of the international political risk integration process

Subscriber Actions:

  • "Apply this information to our company's export strategy to the US."
  • Interpret the collected information in light of Japan-US relations.
  • Decide on a change in export strategy.

Our Responsibilities: None (outside the scope of the service).

Subscriber Responsibilities: Final decision made after consulting with trade consultants and legal experts.

18.5.3 Example 3: German Manufacturing Group

This Study:

  • Demonstrate the process of predicting US-China tariffs using AI prompts.
  • Share data collection and information gathering methodology.

Subscriber Actions:

  • "Modify this prompt to reflect EU-China trade."
  • Reclassify HS codes in accordance with German customs law.
  • Decide on a supply chain restructuring.

Our Responsibilities: None (outside the scope of the service).

Subscriber Responsibilities: Final decision made after consulting with customs experts and supply chain consultants.

Article 19: Complexity of Country of Origin and Corporate Nationality

19.1 Difficulties in Determining Country of Origin

  • This study addresses the "US tariffs on China," but whether this applies to your situation is a very complex issue.

19.2 Complexity of the Supply Chain

  • Modern manufacturing supply chains are intertwined and multinational, making it impossible to simply define "made in China."

19.3 Specific Cases

19.3.1 Case 1: Samsung Electronics Smartphones

Situation:

  • Company: Samsung Electronics (Korean company)
  • Production site: Vietnam factory
  • Components: CPU (Taiwan), Memory (Korea), Display (Korea), Battery (China), Camera (Japan)
  • Sales site: United States

Question: Does the "US tariffs on China" apply?

Answer: Country of origin determination is required.

  1. Made in Vietnam? → US-Vietnam tariffs
  2. Made in Korea? (Based on value-added) → Korea-US FTA
  3. Made in China? (Because of batteries) → US-China tariffs?

→ Expert judgment by a customs broker is required

→ This study cannot determine this at all

19.3.2 Case 2: BMW X5

Situation:

  • Company: BMW (German company)
  • Production site: South Carolina, USA plant
  • Parts: Engine (Germany), Transmission (China), Electronic components (Korea)
  • Sales site: Exported to China

Question: Is this made in the US? Made in Germany? Contains Chinese components?

Answer: Extremely complex

  1. Produced in the US, but by a German company
  2. Use of Chinese transmissions
  3. Re-export

→ Completely unrelated to this study

→ Consultation with a trade expert is required

19.3.3 Case 3: Apple iPhone

Situation:

  • Company: Apple (US company)
  • Production site: China (Foxconn factory)
  • Components: Mostly designed in the US, manufactured in Korea/Taiwan/China
  • Sales site: US (re-import)

Question: Is it made in China or the US?

Answer: US corporate special provisions may apply.

  1. Reimport duties
  2. Value-added calculation
  3. Level of processing in China

→ Requires a very complex legal review

→ This study cannot provide a definitive conclusion.

19.4 Limitations of this Study

This study:

  • Does not address country of origin determination
  • Does not analyze company-specific supply chains
  • Does not explain FTA country of origin rules
  • Does not trace the country of origin of individual components

19.5 Absolute Disclaimer

Even if your company has a factory in China, uses Chinese components, or is in any way connected to China:

  • This study is absolutely not directly applicable.
  • You must consult a customs broker to obtain an accurate country of origin determination.
  • We do not provide any advice on country of origin determination, company-specific supply chains, or FTA applicability, and we assume no responsibility for such matters.

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