What's the difference between an HS code and a UK tariff code?
An HS code is the six-digit international code. A UK commodity code adds four more digits for imports. Here's how they fit together, with a real code broken down digit by digit.
UK CBAM starts on 1 January 2027: is your commodity code about to make you a CBAM importer?
From 1 January 2027, imported steel, aluminium, cement, fertiliser and hydrogen carry a UK carbon charge. Your commodity code decides whether you are caught.
How to get accurate HS codes for clothing
Clothing is one of the most misclassified categories at customs. Here is how to get garment and footwear codes right, and keep them right.
HS Codes: The Strategic Advantage Not Enough Businesses Consider
HS codes aren't just tick-box compliance. When assigned strategically, they unlock cost savings, ensure compliance, and prevent costly fines. Here's how businesses use them to gain competitive advantage.
HS Code and Tariff Classification Software: A Practical Guide to Getting Commodity Codes Right and Keeping Them Right
A commodity code is one of the smallest decisions in your supply chain, and one of the most expensive to get wrong. Here's what classification software actually does, and how to choose one that gets it right.
Classifying Christmas products in 2026: what the new harmonised rules mean for your tariff codes
What this Christmas tariff code guide covers: