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Customs Classification Process

The customs classification process assigns the correct tariff number to each import or export shipment.

Last updated: 8 June 2026Published: 19 June 2025

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The customs classification process assigns the correct tariff number to each import or export shipment. The importer or customs authority categorizes the goods under the Harmonized System (HS) using a six- or ten-digit classification code. This number determines duty rates, rules of origin, and trade statistics. The process starts with precise goods description (material, function, origin), proceeds through reference guides or digital classification tools, and concludes with entry in the customs declaration.

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