HS Code

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As we step into 2025, it's crucial for businesses involved in international trade to stay informed about the latest EU customs regulations. In December, two significant EU implementing regulations were published that impact the classification of products under the Combined Nomenclature (CN). These updates are essential for maintaining customs compliance and ensuring accurate product classifications in today's complex trading environment.

Your commodity code defines the rules around your import and export, from regulations and permits to duty rates and preferential origin. Learn about HS and commodity codes in this article.

Your HS code can change for the same commodity after some processing, but did you know that this can also change your obligations? Simone Creviari explains classification and CBAM in this article.

On Monday, October 31, 2022, the European Commission released the updated version of the Combined Nomenclature (CN) for 2023. This updated version includes new subheadings to monitor specific items better.

How many HS codes are you decorating your Christmas tree with? Aside from the staggering amount of trade revenue that Christmas trees bring, have you ever considered how Christmas items are categorised by customs?

Goods classification, together with the country of origin and customs value, is used by the customs authority to determine the number of import duties or other levies that need to be paid. Customs Authorities may find you are using the wrong HS Code when they check one of your shipments. When you are AEO Certified, the Customs Authority periodically audits your company. During these audits, they also check the quality of your product classifications.

When you import goods into the European Union, you need to pay import duties. In some cases, this can be a preferential rate, meaning a lower rate or even a 0% rate. In some cases, you also have to pay anti-dumping duties.