In light of the Covid-19 situation, many traders now find themselves attempting to import or export pharmaceuticals, medical support products and medical devices across borders. However, since many of these…
The World Health Organization(WHO) and the World Customs Organization (WCO) have jointly published a reference document listing the HS classification of medical equipment being heavily traded in response to the…
Note: This is an opinion editorial article that will not reach you how to do HS classification. In order to fully enjoy this article, you must already be familiar with…
HS code refers to the Harmonized System of product classification used internationally in the trade of goods. It was created to facilitate the categorization of traded goods in an easy,…
Concepts in Supply Chain Management We are all used to turning on the coffee machine in the morning and waiting for our first cup of coffee. There is hardly any…
One question that often comes up in supply chain operations is: “What is the invoice format required by Customs?” The Customs invoice is an important document used in any supply…
Dealing with the “Others” In India In the middle of January 2020, Piyush Goyal, the Indian Minister for Commerce and Industry announced that import restrictions would likely soon be placed…
As of February 2020, we are going through a friendlier phase of the trade war between China and the US as things seem to be improving between both countries. These…
What are Certificates of Origin? Certificates of origin are documents issued by authorities to certify that products were made in a specific country. These documents are used by authorities in…
Singapore is a member of the World Customs Organization (WCO) and ASEAN. Hence, the HS code used for imports and exports is based on the 8-digit ASEAN Harmonised Tariff Nomenclature,…
