The Harmonised System is a global coding structure used to classify and categorise goods shipped across international borders. Over 200 countries (comprising approximately 98% of world trade) use Harmonised System (HS) codes.
In this article, we’ll provide an overview of some key information about HS codes that you need to keep in mind when trading abroad, including:
- An overview of HS codes
- The benefits of applying the correct HS codes
- Country-specific commodity codes, like HTS codes
- The importance of staying up to date with customs compliance rules
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