We recommend putting only the duty rate for the HS Code used for your primary product. For record keeping on your current SRNs and future SRNs, you can put the duty rate for your primary product and any additional tariffs.

Yes - you do need to separate your Commercial Invoices. And each CI should show the total cost for your products and other fees for each shipment. The HS Codes should also correctly reflect the market for the shipment.

All imports have VAT charged on them, unless you have a special exemption with HMRC.

If you do have a special exemption, you will need to provide these details to us before your order arrives at a port in China.

Yes, nearly all costs associated with the purchase of your product are dutiable.

Typically the short answer is no. This is because your supplier will often give you the HS code for China. It is however a great starting point and sometimes you may find that your HS Code is similar to your suppliers.

You must verify that the code is the full and correct code for the market (country) you are shipping to.

Yes - both of these names mean the same thing.

In some groups they use Commodity Code and in others they use HS Code. The US calls the database the Harmonized Tariff System (HTS).

In some cases you do. You must always ensure to provide all accurate details to customs on your Commercial Invoice.

Please review the three scenarios below to know when you do need a separate line on your Commercial Invoice.

• Scenario 1: No separate HS Code required - when your bonus product has the same HS Code as your primary product.

• Scenario 2: No separate HS Code required - when your bonus is considered part of a set “Put up for Retail Sale” according to the HS Code General Rules for Interpretation

• Scenario 3: A separate HS Code is required and listed on a separate line on the Commercial Invoice - when your bonus has a different HS Code and is not considered a set “Put up for Retail Sale”.

Customs will assign the correct code for your product and then charge you the surprise duty and tariff.

It is a surprise as you were expecting a different cost. In some cases customs can fine you for the error. We recommend avoiding this error. If in doubt, use our experts for help.

Finding the correct code is similar to finding the correct product to purchase.

Instead of looking for the exact code and finding confirmation from the heading, look to eliminate all other possible codes (headings), until the only one left is the best for your product. That is the way to know you have selected the correct code.

Each country handles their own tariffs.

• For the US you will find the tariff by hovering over the “/” next to the duty of your HS Code.

• For Canada and Australia they use tariff codes that are found on the right columns of their HS database.

• The UK provides any tariff details once you click on your selected HS Code.

• Yes there are some HS Codes that have no duty and no tariff costs.

The Importer is responsible for determining the HS Code suitable for the country of import. It may be that the shipper defines the HS Code for export, but this is not the most appropriate code for the customs entry on the import.