HS codes

Harmonized System (HS) Codes are commonly used throughout the export process for goods. The Harmonized System is a standardized numerical method of classifying traded products. It is used by customs authorities around the world to identify products when assessing duties and taxes and for gathering statistics.

HS code can be specified on items and are brought through the consignment items to the electronic customs invoice that is sent to the carrier.

Field name	Description
Code	The code used to describe the item
Description	The internal description of the HS code. This description is not sent to the carrier.

HS code on item

When you have setup your HS codes you can use them on items

HS code on consignment item

Item HS codes are copied to consignment items and used when exporting the customs invoice data to the carrier