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1-Product Classification (Schedule B and HS codes) HS or Schedule B number Determine your HS or Schedule B number Last Published: 10/29/2019

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What is an HS number (HS code)?

The Harmonized System Classification is a standardized numerical method of classifying traded products. HS numbers聽(or HS codes) are used by customs authorities around the world to identify products for the assessing duties and taxes, among other things (see below).聽 HS codes are generally 10 digit long.聽 However, governments聽 harmonize (overlap) the HS codes up to first six digits. Additional digits are added to the HS number by governments to further distinguish products in certain categories. Tip: You may want to think of an HS code as an "export code."

What is a Schedule B number (Schedule B code)?In the United States, numbers used to classify exported products are called Schedule B numbers.

Is there a difference between HS and Schedule B numbers?Yes. The HS number is an internationally accepted code. The basic HS code contains 6-digits, known as a subheading. The Schedule B is a 10-digit code built upon the first 6 digits of the HS code. Additionally, the Schedule B code is a U.S.-specific coding system used to monitor U.S. exports (e.g., for export compliance and trade data collection).聽

HTS codes, also called聽HTS聽numbers, are administered by the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC). The U.S. HTS codes are used for classifying products imported into the United States. Tip: Think of the HTS code as the U.S. "import code." Exporters need to know their product classification, i.e., Schedule B and HS numbers for many reasons including: 聽 Classifying physical goods for shipment to a foreign country;Determining import tariff (duty) rates聽and figuring out if a product qualifies for a preferential tariff under a Free Trade Agreement (HS number);Filing the Electronic Export Information聽(EEI);聽Completing shipping documents, such as shipper鈥檚 letter of instructions, commercial invoice or certificate of origin. (HS number);Conducting market research including analyzing trade statistics. How to find your Schedule B code?You can find your聽product classification number by using Schedule B Search Engine. If you are still unsure of the best Schedule B code for your product, phone U.S. Government commodity classification experts at 1-800-549-0595, option 2. Prepared by the International Trade Administration. With its network of 108 offices across the United States and in more than 75 countries, the International Trade Administration of the U.S. Department of Commerce utilizes its global presence and international marketing expertise to help U.S. companies sell their products and services worldwide. Locate the trade specialist in the U.S. nearest you by visiting聽http://export.gov/usoffices. More Information Foreign Trade Regulations Customs

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