Customs Descriptions
Customs Descriptions are detailed descriptions of goods being shipped that are included on commercial invoices. They are used by customs officials to determine how the shipment should be treated. These descriptions should clearly and concisely state what the item is and what it is made out of, without any unnecessary marketing language or irrelevant details.
Accurate customs descriptions are essential to prevent errors, delays, fines, and penalties. They help customs officials to identify and categorize the goods being shipped, determine the correct duty and tax rates, and screen for any restrictions or export controls. These descriptions are typically reviewed alongside other data points, such as HS codes and item quantities, to verify the contents of the shipment.
AI-powered descriptions
Zonos Customs Description uses AI to automate the creation of concise, clear product descriptions that meet the growing demands of international shipping regulations.
With the rise of trade compliance regulations, providing clear product descriptions for international shipments has become increasingly important. Specifically, the ICS2 regulation, enforced by the European Union Commission, requires that all packages going to or through the EU have adequate descriptions of goods in a language that customs authorities can easily understand.
Zonos Customs Description takes your product information as-is, such as a product description and category, along with an HS code and its WCO tariff schedule descriptions to transform them into concise descriptions that meet customs and ICS2 requirements. You can generate descriptions with an existing HS code or request an HS code and customs description simultaneously.
By default, Customs Descriptions are limited to 30 characters, which aligns with the most common character limit for commercial invoices. If you'd like to adjust the character limit, contact support.
Create a Customs Description
All you need to generate a Customs Description is a product name. However, the more product details you provide, the better your Customs Description will be.
If you have an HS code for your product, you can provide that in the request. If you don't have an HS code, we will generate one for you with Zonos Classify.
mutation CustomsDescriptionsCreate($inputs: [CustomsDescriptionsCreateInput!]!) { customsDescriptionsCreate(input: $inputs) { customsDescription hsCode name }}
Customs Description
Create quality Customs Descriptions to stay compliant.Zonos AI-powered Customs Description efficiently creates precise product descriptions that meet global shipping standards, including ICS2.