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How to Set Up Harmonization System (HS) Codes

Here is some more info on the Harmonization Codes and how to add them:

  1. Video Link to Harmonization Code

    These codes are something that your team will need to create as it is very specific for each one of your products. The main numbers to create are the first six(6). Then if you want to specify the rest of the code per country it is headed to you can do so or the customs agent will finalize.
    trade.gov/harmonized-system-hs-codes
  2. Searching for Codes

    Here is a link to help search for your codes per item:
  3. Adding in ShipStation

     
    WIthin Shipstation, there are four main parts you want to enter. Three that are very important. 

    1. HC

    2. Country of Origin

    3.  Value

    A lot of our clients input a value of what the cost was to make the product, not the retail value. This saves a bit of cost for you as well.

    Harmonized System (HS) Codes