# Commodity Code | 10 Digits Taric
To comply with EU customs regulations, all goods requiring customs declarations must be classified using a **10-digit TARIC (Integrated Tariff of the European Union) code**. This code determines the applicable duties, taxes, and restrictions.
# 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 Customer shall provide the 10-digit Commodity code**

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
RequirementDescription
**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](https://ec.europa.eu/taxation_customs/dds2/taric/taric_consultation.jsp?Lang=en)
An example of a TARIC classification structure is shown below to illustrate how product characteristics determine the final 10-digit commodity code.
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# 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. # What to expect from the Company

The **Customer remains responsible** for providing the correct 10-digit TARIC code.

### Correctness of the TARIC Code The Company shall, based on the information and documentation available to it, endeavour to perform a reasonableness check of the TARIC code provided by the Customer. This may include reviewing relevant product information and supporting documentation, such as a Certificate of Analysis, Product Specification or Safety Data Sheet. Any such review is intended to identify apparent inconsistencies or discrepancies and does not constitute a determination or confirmation of the correct customs classification. The Customer remains solely responsible for determining and providing the correct 10-digit TARIC code applicable to the Product and for ensuring that the information provided to the Company is complete, accurate and up to date. Where the information provided gives rise to a reasonable doubt regarding the TARIC code, the Company may request additional information or clarification from the Customer before preparing or lodging the customs declaration. ### ### Commercial Description To enable the Product to be correctly identified and declared, the Customer shall, in addition to the TARIC code, provide a complete, accurate and sufficiently specific commercial description of the Product. The description shall reflect the actual Product being declared and should contain sufficient information to distinguish the Product from other products with similar or related characteristics. Where relevant for the identification or classification of the Product, the description should include information such as the product type, composition, grade, relevant specifications or other characteristics. The Customer shall ensure that the commercial description provided to the Company is consistent with the Product, the TARIC code and the supporting documentation.

The **TARIC code** must be **supported by a complete and accurate description of the Product.**