Classification guides for key products
The classification of goods is based on a complex system of a nomenclature and a set of governing rules. However, in many cases, and especially when goods are explicitly and clearly covered by the nomenclature the actual classification is not an issue. For more difficult cases, or simply for reassurance, several tools are available to assist in classification decisions:
CLASS (DG Taxud)
CLASS is a single point of access to different types of classification information. Different classification information is available in a consistent and coherent way. There is also an eLearning module on CLASS.
EBTI – European Binding Tariff Information (DG Taxud)
A BTI is a written decision indicating under which heading of the goods nomenclature a particular product should be classified. Requests to the database can be made by keyword, description or product code.
Tools to assist with the classification in the HS (WCO)
As the keeper of the Harmonized System, the WCO makes several tools available to the public to assist with the classification of commodities in the HS.
Classification Decisions (WCO)
The Classification Decisions include classification rulings, amendments to the Explanatory Notes and amendments to the Compendium of Classification Opinions.
HS Tracker (WTO)
The HS Tracker is a set of tools that has been developed by the WTO with the assistance of the WCO, to allow stakeholders to track changes to specific headings or subheadings in different versions of the HS.