commodity code and import code no

[Former Member]

hi SAP SD guys,

can any body explains about commodity codes and import

codes number? for what purpose it is used?

[JL23]

when trading internationally, then you need to find the correct commodity code for your goods , so you can fill out the customs paperwork accuratly. the code is minimum 8digit, but can be more. depending on the code you can lookup duty rates and import export restrictions.

commodity code and import code no and HTS harmonized tariff schedule is basically the same and captured in just one single field in SAP. It is used as well for European trade statistics such as Intrastat and extrastat.

[Former Member]

hi jurgen,

hi i have understood same but small doubt is commodity code and import code no are same?. but according to sap library saying that commodity code is used in both export and import customs paper and import code no is used only in import transactions( according to my knowledge import code no is customer no for particular country?yes or no)