Jun 19
Why One Commodity Code Does Not Work Everywhere
The Shared Start
Commodity codes in the UK, the EU and Canada all begin with the same six digits. That base comes from the Harmonised System, the global standard. So far they agree.
The Split
After six digits, they go their own way. The UK uses a 10-digit import code. The EU uses the eight-digit Combined Nomenclature, plus TARIC for imports. Canada extends the base with its own tariff.
What It Means
Reusing one region's full code in another can cause wrong duty or delays. Classify each product to the length each market needs.
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