HS code engineering
HS code engineering or tariff engineering is the term used to describe a broad set of activities undertaken to change the way a product is classified under WCO's harmonized system…
Rule 3 General Interpretative Rules of HS Classification
In this third part of our series of articles covering each of the 6 rules for HS Classification, we look at the third general interpretative rule. which is split up…
Rule 2 General Interpretative Rules of HS Classification
This is part 2 in a series of posts explaining the use of World Customs Organization's rules relating to HS classification. You can find the first article here: General Rules…
Rule 1 General Interpretative Rules of HS Classification
Customs authorities in most parts of the world require traders to classify their imports and exports according to the 6 rules of classification published by the World Customs Organization or…
HS Code Classification: A Layman’s Simple Guide
Customs authorities don't have the time to read product descriptions individually before deciding which products can be allowed in or out, what duties or taxes should be applied or whether…
HS Tariff Classification: A Simplified Guide
What is a HS code or Tariff classification? HS codes, tariff codes, tariff classifications, HS classifications and HTS codes all refer to the World Customs Organization’s (WCO) published nomenclature for…
