Question 1

What does HS Code (Harmonized System Code) mean?

Accepted Answer

An HS code (Harmonized System code) is a standardized 6-digit number used worldwide to classify traded goods. It is maintained by the World Customs Organization (WCO) and used by over 200 countries as the base of their national tariff schedules. The first 2 digits are the chapter, digits 3-4 the heading, and digits 5-6 the subheading. Countries then extend the code: the EU uses 8-digit CN codes, the US uses 10-digit HTS codes, and the UK uses 10-digit commodity codes.

Question 2

Harmonized system code?

Accepted Answer

An HS code (Harmonized System code) is a standardized 6-digit number used worldwide to classify traded goods. It is maintained by the World Customs Organization (WCO) and used by over 200 countries as the base of their national tariff schedules. The first 2 digits are the chapter, digits 3-4 the heading, and digits 5-6 the subheading. Countries then extend the code: the EU uses 8-digit CN codes, the US uses 10-digit HTS codes, and the UK uses 10-digit commodity codes.

Question 3

Harmonised system code?

Accepted Answer

An HS code (Harmonized System code) is a standardized 6-digit number used worldwide to classify traded goods. It is maintained by the World Customs Organization (WCO) and used by over 200 countries as the base of their national tariff schedules. The first 2 digits are the chapter, digits 3-4 the heading, and digits 5-6 the subheading. Countries then extend the code: the EU uses 8-digit CN codes, the US uses 10-digit HTS codes, and the UK uses 10-digit commodity codes.

Question 4

What is an hs code?

Accepted Answer

An HS code (Harmonized System code) is a standardized 6-digit number used worldwide to classify traded goods. It is maintained by the World Customs Organization (WCO) and used by over 200 countries as the base of their national tariff schedules. The first 2 digits are the chapter, digits 3-4 the heading, and digits 5-6 the subheading. Countries then extend the code: the EU uses 8-digit CN codes, the US uses 10-digit HTS codes, and the UK uses 10-digit commodity codes.

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