UPS: TradeAbility Harmonizer

Harmonized tariff codes are the universal customs standard that you must use to conduct trade efficiently on a global scale. Defined by customs authorities internationally, tariff codes are used to classify products for trade statistics, duty calculation, tariff assessments, and documentation filings. If you ship or receive goods internationally, your company can benefit from easier access to these harmonized tariff codes. Whether you are an international trade expert or occasionally ship products across borders, UPS TradeAbility^TM Harmonizer can quickly and accurately identify tariff codes for your products. Proper use of tariff codes enhances your company’s ability to get shipments processed through customs with minimal delays and accurate duty assessments. The Harmonizer enables you to apply the current product tariff code for major destination countries around the world. There is no charge for the use of the TradeAbility Harmonizer. Harmonizer transactions are not stored in your TradeAbility Transaction History. You can save harmonized tariff codes in your TradeAbility Product List for future use in TradeAbility services, such as Landed Cost and Import Compliance.

Features
A single product can be harmonized across multiple countries Harmonized tariff codes can be saved in your TradeAbility Product List for use in other TradeAbility services Integrated into the Landed Cost and Import Compliance services

Benefits
Identify harmonized tariff codes with greater speed and accuracy Reduce your duty costs and assessments Expedite research time and reduce manual labor required to find tariff codes for your products Gain access to current harmonized tariff codes without purchasing tariff books for individual countries Audit customs broker invoices to ensure proper tariff codes and improve quality Demonstrate reasonable care in your compliance processes

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