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Are HS codes the same for import and export?
HS Codes play an important role in international imports and exports. They are 6-10 digit codes assigned to specific goods by customs authorities. These codes are used all around the world, making cargo easily identifiable and ensuring the seamless delivery of goods from Point A to Point B.
How do I find my HS Code for import?
You can use this link: http://www.foreign-trade.com/reference/hscode.htm to help determine what the HS code for your product should be. The HS code is important for buyers when importing your products and can be added to your product in the Info section of the Products tab in your Supplier Center.
How do I find my HS Code for export?
You can find the HS Code for your product in the UK with the Tariff Classification tool from . GOV website. Once you are on this website you will need to find a description that is the closest to your product.
Is HS Code same for all countries?
Being an internationally recognized standard, the first 6 digits of the HSN Code are the same for all the countries. But for further classification countries have added more digits to their respective HS Code systems.
How do I find the harmonized code?
How do I get one? You can get one on your country’s government website. You can also use the HS code search tools online – just type in a detailed goods description and you’ll get your code. With this number, customs authorities all over the world are able to identify the contents of your package.
How do you find a commodity code?
Commodity codes can be found on the Trade Tariff website….Your commodity code tells you:
- The duty and VAT ratings you’ll be charged for your goods.
- If you can apply for a preferential duty rating (General System of Preference aka GSP)
- Whether your product requires an import licence.
- Whether anti-dumping duties apply.
How do I find HS code?
The six digits of an HS code can be broken down into three parts:
- The first two digits identify the chapter the goods fall in. Example: 09 (Coffee, Tea, Maté and Spices)
- The next two digits identify a heading within that chapter.
- The last two digits denote a sub-heading that makes the classification even more specific.
How do you find the harmonized code?
To determine what the HS Code for your product is in another country, you can use a look-up tool in a foreign tariff database, such as the Customs Info Database.
Where do I find my FedEx harmonized code?
How do I get one? You can get one on HMRC’s website. You can also use the HS code search tools in our FedEx Global Trade Manager® – just type in a detailed goods description and you’ll get your code. With this number, customs authorities all over the world are able to identify the contents of your package.
What is harmonization number?
A Harmonization Number is a specific designation that the international mailing system assigns to products, so they can keep records of the types of items being imported into foreign countries.
Is HS code same as commodity code UK?
Countries can use an additional 2-4 digits for country-specific categorizations. For example, the UK HS code relies on ten digit number usually called commodity code.