We’re reaching out to our valued customers with an important update.
A new version of the EU Combined Nomenclature for 2025 (also known as “the Tariff”) has been published and has come into force as of January 1, 2025. The UK is following suit with the EU to maintain dynamic alignment.
The Tariff is used for the classification of goods for all imports and exports. As such a change may have an impact on the classification of your products. Therefore, it is important to verify whether these changes are relevant to business.
The correct codes must be used when filing customs declarations. Incorrect codes can lead to customs delays, fines or problems in an audit.
What are the main amendments?
The following categories/chapters are those primarily affected, so if your products fall into these areas, it’s strongly advised that you confirm code validity ahead of shipping.
Chapter 03: Fish and crustaceans, molluscs, and other aquatic invertebrates
Chapter 07: Edible vegetables and certain roots and tubers
Chapter 20: Preparations of vegetables, fruit, nuts or other parts of plants
Chapter 23 – Residues and waste from the food industries; prepared animal fodder
Chapter 27 – Mineral fuels, mineral oils and products of their distillation; bituminous substances; mineral waxes
Chapter 29: Organic Chemicals
Chapter 31 – Fertilisers
Chapter 32: Tanning or dyeing extracts; tannins and their derivatives; dyes, pigments and other colouring matter; paints and varnishes; putty and other mastics; inks
Chapter 38 – Miscellaneous chemical products
Chapter 39 – Plastics and articles thereof
Chapter 44 – Wood and articles of wood; wood charcoal
Chapter 84 – Nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery and mechanical appliances; parts thereof.
Chapter 85 – Electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers, television image and sound recorders and reproducers, and parts and accessories of such articles
How can I check if my HS codes have changed?
The UK integrated Online Tariff provides a comprehensive list of commodity codes, please follow the link below to view
UK Integrated Online Tariff: Look up commodity codes, duty and VAT rates – GOV.UK
If you require further assistance in classifying your goods or checking if any of the new changes are applicable to your business, please contact our Customs Team, who will be delighted to assist you.
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