How do I find the HS code for an item?

How do I find the HS code for an item?

In India, you can search the DGFT website or several non-governmental portals for the ITC (HS) code list. In the US, you can look up the Harmonised Tariff Schedule on the ITC website.

What is a HS code for clothing from Australia?

Australia HS code 620199, Customs Tariff

What is a HS customs code?

HS Codes are defined as Harmonised Systems Codes and are the standardised numerical description and coding system developed by the World Customs Organization (WCO). The codes are designed to help identify and classify internationally traded goods for import and export.

How do I find my Australian HS code?

You can search HS Codes using the Free Trade Agreement Portal administered by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT).

Do I need HS code for shipping?

Every international shipment needs an accurate HS code. Adding it to your commercial invoice yourself will speed up the customs process and help you avoid any surprise charges.

Does every product have an HS code?

Used by more than 200 countries around the world, all goods, including food and raw materials, are given a six-digit HS code to calculate customs tariffs and duties and collect trade statistics. Compliance is mandatory and as an exporter, it’s your responsibility to use the correct HS code when declaring your goods.

Do you need a harmonization number to ship to Australia?

No, they aren’t a requirement, but they can help with faster processing of shipments and more accurate calculation of taxes and duties payable in the destination country. An Accurate Goods Description is required as this helps with the classification of items by carriers.

Do I need HS code?

HS Codes, also known as Tariff Codes or Commodity Codes, are used to identify the item you’re sending so the customs authority in the receiving country can charge the correct customs fees and taxes.

Do I need a tariff number to ship to Australia from USA?

No, they aren’t a requirement, but they can help with faster processing of shipments and more accurate calculation of taxes and duties payable in the destination country.

What happens if I use the wrong HS code?

Using the Correct HS Number The exporter’s certificate of origin will be prepared incorrectly. The goods will be entered into another country under an incorrect classification number. Border customs may dispute the number. Import clearance delays may occur.

Do I need a HS tariff code?

Please Note: As of the 1st of January 2021, it is now a mandatory requirement to provide HS codes.

Who decides what HS code to use?

The HS is administrated by the World Customs Organization (WCO) and is updated every five years. It serves as the foundation for the import and export classification systems used in the United States and by many trading partners. The HS assigns specific six-digit codes for varying classifications and commodities.

Who is responsible for supplying the HS code is it the exporter or the importer?

The Importer of Record is responsible for the correct classification of the goods. However, to facilitate the release process, importers may provide the exporter with the HS code for their products and ask them to include it on their invoices.

Do all products have a HS code?

The United States uses a 10-digit code to classify products for export, known as a Schedule B number, with the first six digits being the HS number. There is a Schedule B number for every physical product, from paper clips to airplanes.

What happens if you put wrong HS code?

Regardless of the reason, misclassified shipments can have multiple adverse consequences including: Overpayment of duties. Missed opportunity to take advantage of free trade agreement benefits. Missed “heads up” that an import may be subject to anti-dumping or countervailing duties.