HS code checklist for export documents.

Use this checklist to make sure each line item has a product description, HS code, country of origin, quantity, unit price, and total value.

Checklist

Use one HS code field per line item, not one generic code for the whole shipment.
Make product descriptions specific enough for a broker to identify the goods.
Keep country of origin visible for every line where origin may differ.
Do not rely on this tool for tariff classification. Confirm with a qualified source.

Questions before shipment

Can TradePaper classify my HS code automatically?

No. TradePaper helps check that HS code fields are present and consistent in the document draft. Final HS classification should be confirmed with a broker, tariff database, or compliance source.

Should every invoice line item have an HS code?

For most export paperwork workflows, each product line should have a clear description, country of origin, quantity, value, and HS code so the broker or forwarder can review it.

Related export documents

Move between the invoice, packing list, checklist, HS code, and incoterms pages that are usually reviewed together before a shipment leaves.

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