The Harmonized System Classification is a standardized numerical method of classifying traded products. This ten digit identifying number is assigned to each product and used by customs officials around the world to determine the duties, taxes and regulations that apply to the product. The first six digits are harmonized throughout the world. The last four digits vary by country.

The Harmonized System is an international method of classifying products for trading purposes. This classification is used by customs officials around the world to determine the duties, taxes and regulations that apply to the product. A six-digit number is assigned to each product. The description that corresponds to this number should mean the same thing in different countries. Some products that have multiple uses or can be described in different ways may have several possible HS codes. See similar questions...

To obtain HS or Schedule B numbers, visit the TIC website at http://www.export.gov/tic and click on "HS/Schedule B." From there, you can access the U.S. Census Bureau's Schedule B Search Engine. Or, go directly to the Census Bureau website at http://www.census.gov/foreign-trade/www, and classify your own product through a keyword search. See similar questions...

The Harmonized System is the basis for Customs tariffs and international trade statistics in more than 100 nations. The Harmonized Commodity Description and Coding System (Harmonized System or HS) is an international commodity classification (six digit codes) developed under the auspices of the Customs Cooperation Council (now the World Customs Organization). See similar questions...

Schedule B is the Statistical Classification of Domestic and Foreign Commodities Exported from the United States.  Schedule B contains approximately 8,000 individual 10-digit commodity numbers covering everything from live animals and food products to computers and airplanes, including a distinction between civilian and military airplanes. Every item being exported falls under a particular Schedule B number. See similar questions...

Organic wine is a kind of fermented wine made from grapes which are grown organically without herbicides, pesticides or chemical fertilizers in soil. They are classified under HS heading 2204 (Dutiable). See similar questions...

All import and export codes used by the U.S. are based on the worldwide Harmonized Tariff System (HTS). The HTS assigns 6-digit codes (known as the HS number) for general categories that are used worldwide. These 6-digit codes are broken down by Chapter (2 digits), Heading (4 digits) and Sub-heading (6 digits). Countries that use the HTS are then allowed to further define their commodities at a more detailed level, usually 8-10 digits, but still using the universal 6-digit number to start with. See similar questions...

A wheelchair operated by a motor and mechanically propelled is classified under HS code 8713.9000 (Non-dutiable). See similar questions...

Chocolate bar filled with liquor is still classified as chocolate under HS code 1806.3110 (Non-dutiable). See similar questions...

A classification is a letter from A to E (with A being the highest) that is earned in competition. The classification reflects the skill level of a fencer. A classification includes the letter assigned as well as the year in which it was last earned, for example "A-02". Classifications are valid for four years, at which point they revert to the next lowest letter, or unclassified, "U", if the classification has not been re-earned within the four year period. See similar questions...

ECCN is a reference number in a series of reference numbers that the Commerce Department has assigned to various products considered to be dual use items that are subject to export controls administered by the Commerce Department. See similar questions...

Registration is March 7th to April 15th. Designers register their game for the awards. The registered games are updated weekly here. quot;People's Choice Award" Voting is Summer 2006 (June-July). More details to follow on the main page. People from around the world will submit their choices by postcard or letter over this time period of two months. The awards will be presented live this year at GenCon Indy 2005. Come back to this site later for more details. See similar questions...

Yes, the schedule of activities for the current month is posted on our website. The schedule is also posted in the school for students. See similar questions...

This is the term used to describe the standards drafted by the European standards bodies (CEN/CENELEC), on a mandate from the European Commission, with reference to the European Directives of the "New Approach" kind. These directives define generic safety requirements to which some families of products, considered dangerous or associated to serious risks, must adhere. See similar questions...

The Harmonized Code classifies the manufactured items and commodities in transnational shipments in numeric categories that range from very broad two-digit categories to very specific 10-digit categories. Customs uses the Harmonized Code, or Harmonized System, to determine what duties (tariffs), taxes and clearance requirements apply to shipments. See similar questions...

Vehicle Classification and Toll Schedule Charts are available online or call the Thruway Authority's Office of Public Affairs at (518) 436-2983. For more information, please e-mail Public Affairs or call (518) 436-2983 Monday through Friday, 8:30 am- 5:30 pm. See similar questions...