It’s important for businesses to ensure they have identified the correct commodity code for their product as the legal responsibility lies with the trader, not a customs agent or freight forwarder.
When identifying a commodity code, you must consider:
- What the product is (its main purpose, functionality, what it’s used for).
- What the product is made of (main components with a full breakdown of materials).
- Its technical specifications.
- How the product is packaged / presented.
- If it is unassembled or unfinished.
Read our comprehensive guide to Commodity Codes article with lots more information, helpful videos and links to further support.
Article reviewed: Nov 24