3-1 Information on HTS / B Codes  Exercise #2 – trade/reference/codes/index.htmlhttp:// trade/reference/codes/index.html – trade/regulations/forms/index.htmlhttp:// trade/regulations/forms/index.html – – – – –

3-2 Export Import Codes  Schedule B codes (for exports)  Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) codes (for imports) The HTS assigns 6-digit codes for general categories. Countries which use the HTS are allowed to define commodities at a more detailed level than 6-digits, but all definitions must be within that 6-digit framework. The U.S. defines products using 10-digit HTS codes. Exports codes (which the U.S. calls Schedule B) are administered by the U.S. Census Bureau. Import codes are administered by the U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC).

3-3 How to do your research  tm tm  Be advised, the laws change frequently!  Don’t be timid – call the Trade Information Center –1-800-USA-TRADE

3-4 Our Product  Retract-a-Gate –Barrier, gate

3-5 FYI  HTS Service Codes (still used by some countries, but not US) –4 digit code –Section 98 and 99 (after misc.)  9875 management consulting services –HTS Manual, 2004 / 2005 and 2007 do not include service  Other sites: – – –

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3-7 Exercise #2  Determining the harmonized code for the gate, along with investigating and determining the applicable tariff and non-tariff barriers for your country. –This requires a 1 page outline report –must be typed

3-8 Harmonized Codes 1. Find Code / / 2. Find Country Specific Information companies.com/customs_duties_and_tariffs.htm companies.com/customs_duties_and_tariffs.htm World Custom Organization  Federal Express oMain.jsp&current=Search%20Options (Cost $7.00 per query) oMain.jsp&current=Search%20Options

3-9 Additonal Sources  ?did=943 (Canada) ?did=943  (Australia)  (China)    (back-door into Fed Express Data Base)