Around the world, several countries and ports require a summary of hs-code updates

The Harmonization System is developed by The international customs council, known as The Harmonization System Code (hs-code).The basic elements for customs and commodity entry and exit administrations of various countries to confirm the category of commodities, conduct commodity classification management, examine and verify tariff standards and examine commodity quality indexes are the general identification of import and export commodities -- HS code.

HS code consists of 22 categories and 98 chapters.The internationally accepted HS codes are composed of 2-bit codes, 4-bit codes and 6-bit codes.The codes and corresponding commodities above 6 bits code are determined by each country.Since 1992, China's customs has adopted the HS coding system, which is composed of eight digits and then changed to ten digits.Each number is followed by a qualified product name.

The world's common HS Code is the HS Code used by each country, starting from the first and ending with the first six digits. The latter is compiled by each country.Because the preceding is the large class chapter Code of commodities, if the world is not universal, then the import and export commodities will be out of order, and the import and export is to determine the nature of commodities by HS Code.

Theoretically, a commodity only corresponds to one HS code, and a HS code does not correspond to one commodity.But when the actual situation is complex, there will be different places.For example, for textiles, two commodities with similar appearance contain cotton and chemical fiber of the same color, but due to different proportions, the HS code will be different.Moreover, different USES of the same goods can sometimes be declared with different HS codes.For example, it is also a small plastic stool. The stool for household goods and the stool for fishing gear are different HS codes.Actually this thing also is right, also can calculate fishing tackle, sometimes contend for a different HS code, it is for an exit drawback.

In recent years, import customs of various countries have required to display HS CODE information in the information of the bill of lading of imported goods.Here we have summarized the requirements of countries on HS CODE we have collected so far.

Updated to April 9, 2019. Photo courtesy of OOCL

Germany

The German customs requires that there must be 6 or no less than 4 HS codes in the cargo manifest, otherwise, the goods will be detained by the customs.

The shipping company has informed that the goods exported to Germany or transferred to German ports must provide their HS codes.If not provided, the shipper's shipping instructions will not be processed.If complete and accurate shipping instructions are not submitted within the stipulated time, the goods are likely to be unable to board the ship.

Therefore, please export goods to Germany, or through the German port transit owners, freight forwarders, failed to provide HS code of the goods as soon as possible to complete, to avoid customs seizure of goods or can not be shipped on time and other circumstances, causing unnecessary losses.

Italy

According to the requirements of Italian customs, all goods to Italy and in this transit must provide 6-digit HS CODE.Therefore, please be sure to provide 6-bit HS CODE when submitting the bill of lading sample.

If multiple goods are mixed and different HS codes are involved, please send the goods information separately according to HS CODE to avoid incomplete declaration and causing customs fines.

Finland

According to the requirements of Finnish customs, all goods to Finland and in this transit must provide 4-bit HS CODE.Therefore, please be sure to provide 4-bit HS CODE when submitting the bill of lading sample.If multiple goods are mixed and different HS codes are involved, please send the goods information separately according to HS CODE to avoid incomplete declaration and causing customs fines.

Jordan

According to the requirements of Jordanian customs, so the goods to Jordan must provide 4-bit HS Code, and display in the description of goods.If the cargo is mixed and involves different HS codes, please send cargo information separately according to HS CODE to avoid incomplete declaration and causing customs fines.The regulation will take effect from May 1, 2018.

Russia

According to the requirements of Russian customs, all goods to Russia and in this transit must provide 4-6 bit HS CODE.If multiple goods are mixed and different HS codes are involved, please send the goods information separately according to HS CODE to avoid incomplete declaration and causing customs fines.

The French

According to the requirements of the French customs, all the goods to France must provide 6-bit HS CODE, which should be displayed in the description of goods on the bill of lading and the column of HS CODE.Therefore, please be sure to provide 6-bit HS CODE when submitting the bill of lading sample.If the cargo is mixed and involves different HS codes, please send cargo information separately according to HS CODE to avoid incomplete declaration and causing customs fines.

Turkey

According to the requirements of Turkish customs, the consignee must provide VAT number;All goods to Turkey and in this transit must provide at least 4 bit HS Code;If multiple goods are mixed and different HS codes are involved, please send the goods information separately according to HS CODE to avoid incomplete declaration and causing customs fines.

Israel

As required by Israel customs, the name, address, city, country and VATNumber or ID Number of the consignor, consignee and notifying party must be provided and shown on the bill of lading.If the consignee is To order, be sure To provide the company name, address, city, country and VAT Number or ID Number of the consignor and the notifying party, and show them on the bill of lading;

1. The consignee or notifier must be a local company in Israel;

2. All goods to Israel and in this transit must provide 6-digit HS Code;If multiple goods are mixed and different HS codes are involved, please send the goods information separately according to HS CODE to avoid incomplete declaration and causing customs fines.

Ukraine

All goods to Ukraine must be provided with 6-bit HS Code. If multiple goods are mixed and different HS codes are involved, please send the goods information separately according to the HS Code.

Australia

From January 1, 2017, all imported goods must be in Australia to provide each of the goods accurately apply six commodity Code, according to the Australian import manifest filing requirements, all goods imported into Australia must provide 6 digits HS Code (HS Code) to help Australian port authorities for inspection and manifest filing.

The attached:

U.S. customs Code: https://hts.usitc.gov/

The eu customs Code (Taric Code) : http://ec.europa.eu/taxation_customs/dds2/taric/taric_consultation.jsp

Tariff Code for Canada: http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/trade-commerce/tariff-tarif/menu-eng.html

Japanese customs code: http://www.customs.go.jp/tariff/index.htm5

Australian customs Code (HS Code) : https://ftaportal.dfat.gov.au/

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