Classifying your Goods and Understanding Customs Procedures Codes

Industrial goods are classified in terms of their relative cost and how they enter the production process. These commodity codes are internationally recognised reference numbers, they are used to identify products when importing or exporting goods.

Businesses need to find the right commodity code for all types of goods when importing or exporting. Although many countries have signed up to the same classification system, only the first 6 digits are used worldwide.

Customs Procedure codes are defined HMRC codes required to describe the purpose of overseas shipments. The code is used to determine how your shipment will be processed and how the duties and taxes, if applicable, will be collected.

Smooth transportation of goods and products, will be dependent on the quality of the accompanying paperwork so ensuring you have the correct CPC assigned to your shipment is critical.