In 1988, the World Customs Organization (WCO), member countries (184) created this code list to be used in customs procedures for purposes of;
determining customs regulations,
checking the quotas,
enabling statistical reports.
The management of the code system is in WCO: World Customs Organization, and the code set is updated every five years.
Code structure;
- The original is 6 digits.
It consists of 21 Sections and 96 Chapters.
1,244 main titles and 5,224 subtitles
- Countries are free to add after 6 digits
The USA uses the 10-digit code system (HTS Code) (Joined 05.11.1970)
Türkiye uses a 12-digit code system (Participation 06.06.1951)
- Sample code; 0104.10.30.00.00
01 => Live animals
0104 => Live Sheep and goats
0104.10 => Sheep
0104.10.30.00.00 => Lambs (1 Year Old or Less)
HS Code List & HS Search Engine: HS Code, Customs Tariff Number, Taric finder - European Database
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