Route: Where it's used
Where commodity codes are used
Commodity codes appear wherever goods must be described in a standard way for customs and trade administration. They are commonly referenced in declarations, tariff schedules, and statistical reporting.
Customs declarations
In import and export processes, goods are described using structured codes to support tariff application and regulatory checks. The code is one of several elements used to describe a shipment alongside origin, value, and other data.
Tariffs and measures
Tariff schedules link codes to duty rates and to certain trade measures. The details differ by jurisdiction and may include additional digits beyond the HS base.
Statistics and administration
Commodity code structures are also used for trade statistics, economic reporting, and administrative data alignment. This supports consistent aggregation of goods categories across time.