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FINDING COMMODITY CODES FOR IMPORTS INTO OR EXPORTS OUT OF THE UK
How to use the Trade Tariff tool or get help to classify your goods, so you pay
the right amount of Customs Duty and import VAT.
From: HM Revenue & Customs Published 21 December 2018 Last updated 22 August
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CONTENTS
1. What a commodity code is
2. Before you look for a commodity code
3. Find a commodity code
4. Commodity code in other countries
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WHAT A COMMODITY CODE IS
Commodity codes are internationally recognised reference numbers. A code
describes a specific product when importing or exporting goods. You will use
this code on any import declaration and can find them in the Trade Tariff tool.
You’ll need to find the right commodity code for any goods you import or export,
as it works out:
* the rate of Customs Duty and import VAT
* taxes
* preferential rates which may apply
The Trade Tariff tool will also help you check if:
* you need a licence to move your goods
* you could pay less Customs Duty (for example because your goods are covered
by a trade agreement)
* your goods are covered by:
* agricultural policy
* anti-dumping duties
* UK safeguarding measures
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Finding the right commodity code for your goods can be complicated. Find out how
to get someone to deal with customs for you.
BEFORE YOU LOOK FOR A COMMODITY CODE
Some goods are more difficult to classify than others. You can read more on how
to classify:
* ceramics
* computers and software
* drones and aircraft parts
* edible fruit, vegetables and nuts
* electrical equipment
* electric lamps
* footwear
* herbal medicines, supplements and tonics
* iron and steel
* leather
* organic chemicals
* pharmaceutical products and placebos
* plastics
* rice
* textile apparel
* tobacco
* toys, games and festive articles
* vehicles, bicycles, parts and accessories
* wood
FIND A COMMODITY CODE
Use the Trade Tariff tool to look up a commodity code.
COMMODITY CODE IN OTHER COUNTRIES
Although many countries have signed up to the same classification system, only
the first 6 digits are used worldwide and product specific decisions are
particular to each country.
If you rely on the commodity code from an overseas supplier, you’ll need to
check if the treatment is the same and how much of the code applies in the UK.
Published 21 December 2018
Last updated 22 August 2022 + show all updates
1. 22 August 2022
Guidance on what a commodity code is has been updated.
2. 12 November 2021
Related guidance updated to include sending goods to an overseas customer
using rules of origin.
3. 29 June 2021
Updated to include information about how to use the Trade Tariff tool to
classify your goods correctly.
4. 26 February 2021
New link added for classifying edible fruit, vegetables and nuts for import
and export.
5. 31 December 2020
This page has been updated because the Brexit transition period has ended.
6. 21 December 2018
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