Commodity Code | 10 Digits Taric

• Goods brought to the Terminal
• Classification of Blended Products
• What to expect from the Company

Goods brought to the Terminal

10-Digit Commodity Code (TARIC)

When a customs declaration is required, the goods must be declared using the applicable 10-digit commodity code (TARIC code). As the Company provides customs services on behalf of the Customer, the Customer is responsible for timely providing the 10-digit TARIC code for the Product whenever a customs declaration is required.

The TARIC (Integrated Tariff of the European Union) is the EU's database containing the customs tariff and other measures applicable to the import and export of goods. The applicable TARIC code determines which customs and trade measures may apply to a particular Product, such as customs duties, tariff measures, restrictions, licences, or other requirements.

Providing the correct TARIC code is therefore an important part of the information required to prepare and lodge a customs declaration correctly. It also ensures that the applicable EU measures are applied consistently and that the relevant customs data can be recorded and reported correctly.

The Customer should provide the TARIC code sufficiently in advance of the planned customs activity to allow the Company to validate the information and, where relevant, identify any additional data or supporting documentation that may be required before the declaration can be lodged.

Key Points for Customers

Requirement	Description
What to provide	10-digit TARIC code per Product
When to provide	Before or upon delivery of goods to the Terminal and when registering a blend
Why it matters	Ensures accurate customs declaration and regulatory compliance
Additional information	TARIC database available via the EU Commission's TARIC Consultation Tool

An example of a TARIC classification structure is shown below to illustrate how product characteristics determine the final 10-digit commodity code.

Classification of Blended Products

Purpose

Where two or more products or components are blended, mixed or otherwise combined before being declared to Customs, the resulting product may require a different customs classification from the individual components.

The customs classification must therefore be determined based on the product in the form in which it is presented and declared to Customs.

Customer Responsibility

The Customer is responsible for determining and providing the correct 10-digit TARIC commodity code for the blended product.

The Customer shall provide the 10-digit TARIC code that specifically applies to the final blended product being declared, and not merely the commodity codes of the individual components used to produce the blend.

Where a product consists of multiple components, the Customer should assess whether the blending or mixing of those components results in a different classification under the applicable customs tariff rules.

Information to be Provided

For each blended product for which a customs declaration is required, the Customer shall provide:

• the product description and commercial name;

• the composition or relevant constituent components, where relevant to classification;

• the applicable 10-digit TARIC code for the final blended product.

The Customer must inform the Company without undue delay where the composition or characteristics of a blended product change in a way that may affect its customs classification.

Use of the Information by the Company

The Company will use the TARIC code and other information provided by the Customer to prepare and/or lodge the relevant customs declaration and to perform the agreed customs-related services.

The Company does not assume responsibility for the underlying classification determination where the Customer is responsible for providing the commodity code.

If the information provided is incomplete, inconsistent or appears not to correspond with the product being declared, the Company may request additional information or clarification before processing the customs declaration.

Why Accurate Classification Matters

The classification of a blended product may determine, among other things:

• the applicable customs duty rate;

• import or export measures;

• licensing or authorisation requirements;

• prohibitions and restrictions;

• applicable customs exemptions or reliefs; and

• other regulatory requirements linked to the commodity code.

Providing the correct classification for the final blended product is therefore essential to ensure that customs declarations are accurate and that the relevant customs and regulatory measures are correctly applied.

Practical Example

If Product A and Product B each have their own individual TARIC codes and are subsequently blended to create Product C, the TARIC code for Product C cannot automatically be derived by using the code of Product A or Product B.

The Customer must determine the classification applicable to Product C as the blended product and provide the corresponding 10-digit TARIC code to the Company before the customs declaration is prepared or lodged.

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