How many digits should a commodity code be?

Within the UK and the EU, the length of a commodity code depends on whether a good is being exported or imported.

When Exporting a commodity code will consist of 8 digits

When Importing a commodity code will consist of 10 digits

In addition to the 10-digit commodity code for imports, some products may require a TARIC Additional Code. A TARIC Additional Code is an additional 4-digit code that will be declared on customs declarations. (If a TARIC Additional Code is not required, this field can be left blank.)

You can find out whether a TARIC Additional Code is required by searching for a commodity code in either the EU’s TARIC Database or the Northern Ireland Online Tariff.