Can I outsource HS classification?
What is HS classification? HS Classification refers to the process of assigning a tariff code to a product. This is a series of alphanumeric characters that describe a product to…
Why is a shippers letter of instructions important?
One of the documents you may need when arranging a freight shipment to export goods abroad is the shipper's letter of instructions. This document can be considered as a transport…
What are TARIC codes?
What is a TARIC code? The TARIC code is numerical nomenclature is used in the EU to classify goods. This number determines the tariff that is applied in export/import operations.…
HS Classification Rules
When doing international trade, all products on shipments are subject to tariff classification. In other words, it is assigned a alphanumerical code that identifies what tariffs, taxes and regulations are…
Global Trade Manager
What does a Global Trade Manager do? Global trade managers can also be referred to as international trade managers, compliance managers or even import/export compliance managers. The role of global…
How to determine HTS code?
In this article we look at how many trade compliance professionals approach HS classification. We will not cover the general rules of interpretation of the harmonized system in this article,…
The 5 Basic Components of Supply Chain Management
Supply chain management can be said to have 5 attributes or components that need to be looked into to ensure sustainability and effectiveness. What are these components that define a…
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…
How to look up HS tariff code
We have published several guides about doing HS classification using WCO's classification rules and we always urge traders to classify their products following these rules. Nonetheless, WCO's General Rules for…
HS code for hand sanitizer?
The Covid-19 situation has given rise to an increase in volumes of hand sanitizer products being shipped across borders internationally. It is no surprise that the HS code for hand…
Supply Chain Logistics Definitions
The supply chain and logistics space is so full of industry specific terminology and jargon that even the most experienced logisticians can often come across new terms they are unfamiliar…
HS classification of flavored milk?
HS Classification case study: HS code for flavored milk In this case study we will look at the process of determining a tariff code for flavored milk importing to Thailand.…
