HARMONIZED COMMODITY DESCRIPTION AND CODING Clause Samples
The Harmonized Commodity Description and Coding clause establishes that goods referenced in the agreement will be identified and classified according to the internationally recognized Harmonized System (HS) codes. This system assigns standardized numerical codes to products, which are used in customs declarations, shipping documents, and trade compliance processes. By specifying the use of HS codes, the clause ensures consistency in product identification across borders, reduces the risk of misclassification, and facilitates smooth customs clearance and regulatory compliance.
HARMONIZED COMMODITY DESCRIPTION AND CODING. SYSTEM (HS): The HS should be at the 6-digit level of the exported product and based on Annex 3A of the Agreement.
HARMONIZED COMMODITY DESCRIPTION AND CODING. System or HS or HS Code means the Harmonized Commodity Description and Coding System established by the International Convention on the Harmonized Description and Coding System signed at Brussels on 14 June 1983, as amended;