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Customs code

Every product crossing borders must be assigned a tariff number: the HS code (Harmonized System) is a six-digit classification system maintained by the UN that standardizes goods globally.

Last updated: 8 June 2026Published: 19 June 2025

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Every product crossing borders must be assigned a tariff number: the HS code (Harmonized System) is a six-digit classification system maintained by the UN that standardizes goods globally. The EU extends this to eight digits (TARIC code for additional duties and measures). Freight forwarders and customs brokers use the code to determine tariffs, import duties, rules of origin, and trade restrictions. Misclassification can result in customs penalties, cargo detention, or under-/overpayment of duties.

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