The Harmonized Commodity Description and Coding System, also known as the Harmonized System (HS) of tariff nomenclature is an internationally standardized system of names and numbers to classify traded products.
It was created in 1988 and has since been developed and administered by the World Customs Organization (WCO), an independent intergovernmental organization based in Brussels, Belgium, with over 200 member countries.
The Harmonized System (HS) consists of numerical codes that allow the systematic definition and classification of all goods in international trade, within the tariffs of signatory countries.
Importance of the Harmonized System (HS) Code
The purpose of the HS Code is to facilitate internationally uniform tariff classification of all goods.
The codes are used to classify and define goods traded internationally to determine the rate of duty, eligibility for exemptions, qualification for approved manufacturer/assembler tariff provisions and calculation of any other additional taxes (e.g. excise).
In Nigeria, the HS Code is also used to ensure consistency between the SON System and the Nigeria Customs System via the Nigeria Single Window for Trade.
How to search for Nigerian Customs HS Code
The Nigerian Customs portal allows users to search for products using their HS codes or keywords.
The Nigerian Customs provides a dedicated portal where users can search for HS codes. You can also use the portal to search for products using their HS codes or keywords.
Click here to search for Nigerian Customs Harmonised System Code.
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