Your HS Code Is on More Documents Than You Think
It Follows the Shipment
That HS code does not stay in a tariff database. It rides along on your commercial invoice, bill of lading, certificate of origin and import declaration. One code wrong on one form and customs has a discrepancy to question.
Where It Hides
The commercial invoice ties it to your goods description. The bill of lading uses it for carrier and pre-arrival checks, and getting it wrong can hold your goods at port. If you want the full picture, this guide on using HS codes on trade documents lays out each field.
Origin Counts Too
A certificate of origin uses the HS heading to prove where goods are made, which sets your eligibility for lower duty under trade deals. A mismatch can cost you the saving.
Keep one accurate code across every document and clearance stays clean.
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