Not many people would be excited about a free 4400 page book. Goods you import into australia require classification under the customs tariff act 1995. The 2015 pscc is an integration of the 2012 asean harmonized tariff. Harmonized tariff schedule of the united states 2015 annotated for statistical reporting purposes xvi 852 notes con. The links below correspond to the various sections in the table of contents for the harmonized tariff schedule. East african community eac close afrika mashariki road p. Tariff schedule of australia product grouping tariff reference description base rate specific duty staging category chapter 1 live animals 0101 live horses, asses, mules and hinnies. Modifications to the harmonized tariff schedule of the united states to. Customs service of the department of homeland security is solely authorized to interpret the hts, to issue legally binding rulings or advice on the tariff classification of imports and their treatment upon entry into the united states, and to administer the customs laws. Harmonized tariff schedule 2017 adapted from findhscodes visit shipping and freight resource for more quality articles and information related to shipping and freight harmonized tariff schedule 2017 chapter sections section i live animals.
The harmonized tariff schedule of the united states hts was enacted by congress and made effective on january 1, 1989, replacing the former tariff schedules of the united states. The document can be found on the department of justice website at customs tariff s. Hence, based on 6digit hs code, trade statistics of japan can be compared with those of foreign countries. Ldbdcs are designated as such pursuant to section 502a2 of the trade act of 1974, as amended, and, in practice, are typically gsp beneficiaries that are on the united nations list of least developed countries. Jan 01, 2019 usitc harmonized tariff schedule of united states 2019 rev 12 usitc 4949 updated as of september 2019 loose leaf usitc publication united states international trade commission on. Due to changes in software and formats, many of the early files do not contain all the graphics lines and header information as was originally printed. Simplification of the harmonized tariff schedule of the. Any reference in this section to a particular genus or. Jan 05, 2016 the harmonized tariff schedule of the united states, annotated for statistical reporting purposes hts, is published by the usitc as directed by congress in section 1207 of the omnibus trade and competitiveness act of 1988 public law 100418.
If you have a problem accessing the tariff files below, please refer to our document formats page. Traders may sometimes resort to using hs code determination guides and other references to classify their traded commodities. Hts archives 2015 and older, which takes the user to the. We have a range of information and resources that will assist you to classify your goods. It is not subject to the government of canada web standards and has not been altered or updated since it was archived. Kindly note, itc is an 8 digit product classification code used in india only which is a modification of 6 digit hs code also known as hts harmonized tariff schedule used all over world.
Finding commodity codes census and statistics department. The tariff commission, a key adviser to the executive and legislative branches of government on tariff and related matters, an independent adjudicatory body on trade remedy cases, and an advocate of a culture of fair competition, remains committed to the pursuit of good and effective governance. Each commodity or software product has a respective export control classification number eccn per the united states department of commerce export administration regulations, a commodity code per the united states census bureaus schedule b, and a six digit harmonized tariff schedule hts code per customs and border protection regulations. For lodging importexport declarations in hong kong, commodity code in terms of the full 8digit hong kong harmonized system hkhs code. Commission implementing regulation eu 2015 262 oj l 59. Hts code understanding the harmonized tariff schedule. The only authentic tariff commitments are those that are set out in the tariff elimination annex that accompanies the final, signed agreement. However, the bureau of customs and border protection cbp, formerly the u. Annex 5 salts, esters and hydrates of inns, which are not classified in the same hs heading as. Tariff nomenclatures are product nomenclatures with tariff rates attached to the classification of goods. The previous working tariff from 2012, superseded on 1 january 2017 harmonized system 2017 changes the customs amendment 2017 harmonized system changes bill 2016 changes to the customs act tariff public advice products statements that provide general advice about classification and classification issues.
Harmonized tariff schedule of the united states basic. Directorate general for national export development. Crucial to the import and export business, hs codes are six digits and length and do not provide the same countryspecific information found in hts codes. Unlike hts codes, hs codes provide a universallyrecognized method of classifying and identifying international shipments. Chapter 49 printed books, newspapers, pictures and other products of the printing industry. The letter a in the special tariff column of the htsus identifies gspeligible articles at an eightdigit level. The following htsa files are available back to 1989, the first year of publication of the harmonized tariff schedule. Hts by chapter access the individual chapters, notes, appendices which comprise the current version of the hts in downloadable pdf format hts search search the hts for matches to key terms and hts numbers to look up applicable tariff rates. The web portals listed below provide access as well as previously released revisions to the hts. Enter one or more words separated by a single space contains all. If you find errors or omissions in those files, or. Harmonized tariff schedule system external user guide. Tariff classification using the harmonized tariff schedule.
The amounts contributed by cde were recognized as compensation of electricity costs and charges for the use of the main distribution and transmission grid, as detailed in notes 31. The canadian export classification is a structured, hierarchical classification system based on the. Section notes, if any, are attached to the first chapter of each section. Enter one or more words separated by a single space in double quotes i. It is based on the world customs organizations harmonized. Please note, this page no longer includes the act of the customs tariff.
Unless defined within this tariff, terms and acronyms used in this tariff shall have the meanings and descriptions as defined in the public utility commission of texas substantive rule 25. It is based on the world customs organizations harmonized commodity description and coding system. This edition of the hts takes effect january 29, 2015. Indian tariff code itc code for books printed, newspapers. If you have a problem accessing the below tariff files. Note that due to changes in software and formats, many of the early files do not contain all the graphics and header information as was originally printed. The following table presents three htsus tariff lines to illustrate variations in the treatment given to different gsp articles. International trade commission commission as directed by congress in section 1207 of the omnibus trade and competitiveness act of 1988 public law 100. Customs tariff complete pdf format 33 mb microsoft access format zip file 755 kb. You can print this yourself, but that is really expensive. Harmonized tariff classification what every import.
Harmonized tariff schedule of the united states basic revision 2 2021 annotated for statistical reporting purposes xvi 852. A harmonized tariff schedule classification system and method is disclosed using an integrated trade compliance system tcs that includes a decision tree for classifying products based on hts codes. Enter one or more words, each within double quotes and separated by a single space i. The canadian customs tariff shows the preferential tariffs for products coming from countries with which canada has a free trade agreement. The harmonized tariff schedule of the united states, annotated for statistical reporting purposes hts, is published by the u. The harmonized tariff schedule of the united states hts the hts sets forth the nomenclature structure, rates of duty, and statistical reporting requirements applicable to imports into the united states. View trade statistics by country including trade summary, exports and imports by partner and products along with tariff and development indicator. The swiss federal customs administration makes the customs tariff tares available on the internet free of charge. The second column contains the eightdigit codes of the.
The handbook comprises schedule 1 with duty rates under the threeband tax structure and schedule 2 with duty rates of sensitive items. Kenyatta avenue, teleposta towers, 18th floor phone. In one aspect, an analyst may access the tcs and select a commodity group appropriate for the product to be imported. Harmonized tariff schedule of the united states 2015 usitc.
If you have a problem accessing the below tariff files, please refer to our document formats page. Asean harmonized tariff nomenclature ahtn 2017 2017 edition section i live animals. In fact, an items specific hs code makes up the first six digits of every hts code. This number is called the hsn code, hs code, tariff code, or hts code and has been in use since 1988, maintained by the world customs organization or wco. The codes are standard up to six digits, the most detailed level that can be compared internationally. A classification analyst may preliminarily classify each product by comparing information about each product with information concerning hts codes. It came into effect in 1988 and has since been developed and maintained by the world customs organization wco formerly the customs cooperation council, an independent. Harmonized tariff schedule system user guide introduction.
Harmonized tariff schedule, classifies a good assigns it a tendigit tariff classification number based on its name, usage, the material the good is made of and other information. Harmonized tariff schedule as the principal us page with updated info about tariffs. The first six digits of the 8digit swiss tariff headings correspond to the hs. The hs nomenclature is divided into 21 sections, which in general, group goods produced in the. The hts comprises a hierarchical structure for describing all goods in trade for duty, quota, and statistical purposes. Jan 01, 2014 the harmonized tariff schedule of the united states hts is the major resource for determining tariff rates for goods imported into the united states. The swiss customs tariff, like most customs tariffs worldwide, is based on the internationally valid harmonized system hs. A twopass harmonized tariff schedule classification system and method is disclosed using an integrated trade compliance system tcs. If you have a problem accessing the below tariff files, refer to our document formats page. Each asean member state has a tariff nomenclature based on the asean harmonised tariff nomenclature ahtn. Editions of the harmonized tariff schedule of the united states annotated htsa are available from 1989 the first year of publication present.
The schedule, except for the statistical requirements, was enacted in the omnibus trade and competitiveness act of 1988 4. Get tariff classifications for goods you want to import into canada. In the conduct of public hearings and consultations, we commit ourselves to balance with. The harmonized commodity description and coding system, also known as the harmonized system hs of tariff nomenclature is an internationally standardized system of names and numbers to classify traded products. Information identified as archived is provided for reference, research or recordkeeping purposes. Usitc harmonized tariff schedule of united states 2019. Clicking on a link will load the corresponding adobe. The hts view module provides users with the ability to view pdf versions of the cover, change record, preface, general notes, notice to exporters, chapters 199, chemical. The fifth column of schedule 1 contains applicable common external tariff. The data on bound, applied and preferential tariffs and import statistics are available in up to six digits of the harmonized system hs codes, which are standard. Pursuant to that act, the 2016 edition of the hts contains the current. Heading cd article description statistical rate of duty subheading unit general eu efta sadc mercosur afcfta 02. To know better, please read my other articles what is hs code harmonized tariff schedule hts, difference between hs code and indian tariff code itc. Tariff classification using the harmonized tariff schedule provides a background of the harmonized tariff schedule and its structure, the general rules of interpretation, including the additional rule applied by the united states with examples of each.
As of october 2015, there were 122 bdcs, including 43 ldbdcs. The hts legal notes the gris classification of goods in the tariff schedule shall be governed by the following principles. Harmonized tariff schedule for the most uptodate number of gsp beneficiaries. Us7792863b2 harmonized tariff schedule classification using. All international harmonized tariff schedule codes include an hs code. This page contains the chapterbychapter listing of the harmonized tariff schedule and general notes. Usitc harmonized tariff schedule of united states 2019 rev.
Both of these publications 19cfr and hts are permitted reference material during the examination. If you have a problem accessing the tariff files below, please refer to our document formats page please note, this page no longer includes the act of the customs tariff. Eac tariff book hs 2017 state department for trade. The stage of duty reduction that becomes effective january 1, 2015, pursuant to. Usitc releases 2016 harmonized tariff schedule of the u. Tariff schedule of australia product grouping tariff reference description base rate specific duty staging category ag 0207. Chapter 5 products of animal origin, not elsewhere specified or included. The fifth columns contain applicable common external tariff rates. Harmonized tariff schedule of united states 2014, no.
The above two lines in indonesias draft hs2012 aanzfta tariff schedule are still unresolved these are two live cattle lines hs2012 tariff lines. Tftea harmonized tariff schedule unit of quantity change new. Through tariff nomenclatures, it is possible to determine which rate of customs duty applies to any given product. Harmonized tariff schedule system user guide introduction for external use page 7 united states international trade commission the download chapter allows users to download the pdf version of the chapter, which they. For a quick reference guide for this information, download the pdf. Download the 2020 harmonized tariff schedule for free. Harmonized tariff schedule of the united states 2018. Tftea harmonized tariff schedule unit of quantity change. Tftea harmonized tariff schedule unit of quantity change new units of quantity for dutyfree statistical suffixes effective 01012020 chapter hts number article description old uom new uom 1 0106.
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