Harmonized Commodity Description and Coding System
/ˈhɑːrməˌnaɪzd kəˈmɝːdiˌti dɪˌskɹɪpʃən ænd ˈkoʊdɪŋ ˈsɪstəm/
Definitions
- (n.) An internationally standardized system of names and numbers for classifying traded products, used by customs authorities worldwide to determine tariffs and regulations.
The importer referred to the Harmonized Commodity Description and Coding System to classify the product correctly for customs.
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- harmonized commodity description and coding system
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Commentary
Often abbreviated as HS; precise classification under this system is vital for legal compliance in international trade and tariff enforcement.
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