How to crack the HTS code
By Kali Kaufman In The Matrix, a computer hacker named Neo takes a red pill and unlocks a hidden world - one where he has powerful superpowers and insights into the nature of reality. Unfortunately, when it comes to trade compliance, there is no magic red pill. But if you want to know the truth, you need to crack the code. Specifically, the HTS code of your product. What is an HTS code? HTS codes, or Harmonized Tariff Schedule codes, are an important tool in world trade and international trade. They are derived from the Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HS) developed by the World Customs Organization (WCO) and used by most countries to classify goods. HS Code is a standardized classification system for imported and exported goods. It is a six-digit code, with the first two digits representing the chapter, the middle two digits representing the title, and the last two digits representing the subtitle. These codes are nearly universal; however,…