Question 1

What is an HS code?

Accepted Answer

A few decades ago, a group of countries acknowledged that a system must be put in place to better understand the types of products getting exported from and imported into their respective countries. They also needed a more streamlined way to know the amount to collect in duties and taxes as a shipment moves across borders. This is when the HS code was born. Introduced in 1988, the international Harmonized System (or HS) was designed to streamline international trade by using a system of names and numbers to classify goods. Since then, over 180 countries have adopted the Harmonized System. These countries use the HS code similarly to how businesses use a part number. An HS code is simply a number that represents a type of product.

Question 2

What are the benefits of including an HS code?

Accepted Answer

Shipments clear faster. The import country knows how much duty to collect and what items to restrict, and there is a basis for improved statistics.

Question 3

How to determine an HS code?

Accepted Answer

Determining an HS code can often be subjective and complex, making it a barrier to entry into the international ecommerce market. In fact, it’s so subjective and manual, that it’s not uncommon to see similar products get classified differently by trained professionals.

Question 4

What are the common hurdles when classifying products?

Accepted Answer

You must understand the General Rules of Interpretation and General Notes, which is a legal language that can be hard to understand. The nature and use of your products don’t always line up perfectly with any particular HS code. Determining the correct code may require details that you don’t have readily available. The language used in the HS schedule is outdated and doesn’t always line up with today’s jargon.

Question 5

When is automated classification a good fit?

Accepted Answer

Automated classification may be a good fit if: You have a large number of SKUs. You ship to a large number of countries. Your shipments are primarily low value. Your products are not often restricted.

Question 6

What is the role of HS code automation in ecommerce?

Accepted Answer

Based on the list above, automation of HS code classification is a great fit for many ecommerce companies. Ecommerce retailers did not go into business to become global trade experts, and they typically will not have the resources necessary to handle the burden of manually classifying all their products to all of the countries they want to sell to. There just simply isn’t enough of an ROI in taking that approach, and it can be a major distraction to the growth and success of a business. This is where technology can help!

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