Customs uses commodity codes to classify products.
This enables them to keep track of the products entering and leaving the country.
Each product has a unique code.
The code determines how much import duty has to be paid, which VAT rates apply, and whether special permits are required.
There are two types of commodity codes.
The 8-digit CN code and the 10-digit TARIC code.
The CN code is needed for an export declaration.
It also tells you whether special documents are needed.
The TARIC code is used for the import declaration.
It tells Customs how much import duty and VAT you must pay.
And whether you need special documents. In some cases, a TARIC code has more than 10 digits.
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