• HTS and ECCN classification is required on import/export documents to ship product around the world.
• Importer/Exporter is responsible for the correct classification on their documents.
• Classification expertise is essential:
  • In-House
  • 3rd Party
  • Government rulings

EXPORTS:

• Export Classification Control Number (ECCN)
• A 5-digit number followed by a series (sub-ECCN)
  Example: 3A001.a.5.a.3.
• Any number ending in 001,002, etc… represents a controlled item. Meaning it will require a license to ship to certain countries. (General Prohibition One)
• Dual Use – Military or Commercial
• The following criteria will determine if a part is for military or commercial end use and may require an export license:
  • ECCN classification
  • End user/End use
• Example:
  • Commercial
  • Military

IMPORTS:

• Harmonized Tariff System (HTS)
• A ten-digit number
• Different for each country, but the first six digits are global.

Canada 8532.29.00.91		England 8532.29.90.00
Singapore 8532.29.000		United States 8532.29.00.40