What Is the HS/GTİP Code For?
The HS/GTİP code is a standard classification code used in international trade to categorize products, known worldwide as the Harmonized System code. Every product group has its own code; this code determines the customs duty rate and any applicable restrictions.
Using the wrong code can cause your shipment to wait in customs, trigger additional duties and even lead to penalties. Therefore choosing the code that most accurately describes your product is critical for a smooth export process.
How to Choose the Correct HS Code
To find the right code, you must clearly define your product’s material, purpose and degree of processing. Since similar products may fall under different codes, writing the product description in as much detail as possible helps.
The Shipbu shipment wizard offers an HS code catalog you can search by product name. So even without technical code knowledge you can easily find the right code for your product and prepare your customs documents completely.