Decoding Cross-Border Ecommerce

HS Code 101: How HS code and tariff classification works | Decoding Cross-Border Ecommerce | Ep #6

March 29, 2024 Zonos Season 1 Episode 6
HS Code 101: How HS code and tariff classification works | Decoding Cross-Border Ecommerce | Ep #6
Decoding Cross-Border Ecommerce
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Decoding Cross-Border Ecommerce
HS Code 101: How HS code and tariff classification works | Decoding Cross-Border Ecommerce | Ep #6
Mar 29, 2024 Season 1 Episode 6
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Have you ever wondered how HS codes are assigned to products? Join hosts Clint Reid, Founder and CEO of Zonos, and cohost Aaron Bezzant, Zonos' Head of Global Trade Strategy, for an enlightening discussion in episode 6 of the Decoding Cross-Border Ecommerce podcast. In this episode. They are joined by guests Chanel Barnes, Zonos' Classify Product Manager, and Jonathan Sullivan, Zonos' Head of Data Science, to discuss the intricacies and nuances of product HS code classification.

They discuss the parts that make up an HS code, the distinctions between universal and country-specific classifications, and the variances in international classification practices. With a special focus on the General Rules of Interpretation and peculiar classification scenarios, this conversation sheds light on the complex challenges of managing cross-border shipments. Whether you're a business owner, a logistics professional, or simply curious about the intricacies of international trade, this episode offers invaluable insights into the meticulous world of HS code classification. Stay tuned for the next episode to learn how classifications can be automated.

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Have you ever wondered how HS codes are assigned to products? Join hosts Clint Reid, Founder and CEO of Zonos, and cohost Aaron Bezzant, Zonos' Head of Global Trade Strategy, for an enlightening discussion in episode 6 of the Decoding Cross-Border Ecommerce podcast. In this episode. They are joined by guests Chanel Barnes, Zonos' Classify Product Manager, and Jonathan Sullivan, Zonos' Head of Data Science, to discuss the intricacies and nuances of product HS code classification.

They discuss the parts that make up an HS code, the distinctions between universal and country-specific classifications, and the variances in international classification practices. With a special focus on the General Rules of Interpretation and peculiar classification scenarios, this conversation sheds light on the complex challenges of managing cross-border shipments. Whether you're a business owner, a logistics professional, or simply curious about the intricacies of international trade, this episode offers invaluable insights into the meticulous world of HS code classification. Stay tuned for the next episode to learn how classifications can be automated.