3. Harmonized System (HS) Convention

The HS Convention consists of 20 Articles and an Annex. The Articles govern the procedures for running the Convention. The Annex has more relevance for everyday use by customs administrations.

The two parts of the HS Convention

Part

What it contains

20 Articles

The procedures for running the Convention.

Annex (the Nomenclature)

Headings and subheadings (goods' descriptions and numerical codes), legal notes, and rules for the classification of goods.

While it is not the intention to examine the entire 20 Articles, it is worth having a brief look at a few.