The Harmonized System (HS) is applied directly in customs clearance when traders, customs officers, and freight forwarders assign each shipment a six-digit code to determine applicable duties, taxes, and compile trade statistics.
Source: https://www.wcoomd.org/en/topics/nomenclature/overview/what-is-the-harmonized-system.html
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