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My Harmonized System Codes

What is this?

Allows you to create and update a personal list of Harmonized System (HS) codes.

The Harmonized System is an internationally standardized system of names and numbers for classifying products, developed and maintained by the World Customs Organization (WCO). HS codes can be used in conjunction with the STCC to identify the product(s) being shipped.

When is it used?

Used to create and update your personal list of products.

My Harmonized System Code List

This is your list of saved products. These products will be available for selection in any tool that supports input of HS codes.

Information available

The following information is available:

Notes: You can sort the list by clicking on any of the column headings.

Use the 'Find in Page' tool, located in the upper-right hand side of the page, to search for specific text in your product list. If found, the text will be highlighted.

Adding a product to your list

Use the Search by Harmonized System Code or Keyword input area to find the product you want added to your list. As you type your search criteria, a droplist of up to 50 matching records will be displayed. To refine your search, add characters or words to your search text.

To add a Harmonized System Code, click on the desired row in the results droplist and the product will be automatically added to your personal list.

For an effective search:

• Enter at least 4-digits when searching by HS code or at least 3-characters when searching by keyword.
• The HS code can be entered in either of the following formats: 3702.31 or 370231.

If no results are found, you will see the message "No results found. Please refine your search."

External references that may be useful in finding the correct HS code:

Canadian Border Services Agency

List of HS codes in PDF format [updated 2009-08-01]:
http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/trade-commerce/tariff-tarif/2009/t2009-06/t2009-06-01-99-eng.pdf

Customs Tariff, where HS updates can be found:
http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/trade-commerce/tariff-tarif/menu-eng.html

United States International Trade Commission

On-line, searchable HS index:

http://hts.usitc.gov/

Removing a product from your list

To remove a product from your personal list, press the corresponding button in the 'Remove' column. The product will be removed instantly.

Important note: Removing a product from your personal list will affect all tools where the product is used. For example, in Shipping Instructions the product will also be removed from all patterns and drafts in which it was saved.

Sorting the results

To make finding the product you are looking for easier, you can sort information by clicking on any of the column headings that contain an arrow. The current sort column is identified by a green arrow, with the direction of the arrow indicating if the information is sorted in ascending order (arrow points upward) or descending order (arrow points downward). To change the sort column, simply click on a different column heading. Click on the heading a second time to change the sort from ascending to descending order, and vice-versa.

When you have finished updating your list of HS codes, press Done to return to the previous work area.