Information on HTS codes
Amazon told me 2 of our products in FBA don’t have HTS codes, while one other very similar product does have an HTS code. These are apparently export codes
I need to add codes for the 2 missing ones but can find no info in seller central, forums or internet.
The helpdesk tell me they don’t get involved in more technical issues like this.
In short I need to know where to look up these codes and also where you input them
Any ideas welcomed…
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Commercial Invoice
It’s critical that the commercial invoice be accurate to avoid delays when clearing customs. The following information should be included on the commercial invoice:
• The date of the invoice.
• The names of the buyer and seller, including addresses (Amazon should not be shown as the buyer or the seller on the commercial invoice)
• The name and complete address of the seller or manufacturer
• The shipper’s contact name, company name, address and tax ID number
• The ship-to address. Here, enter “In care of”, and then the name and address of the Amazon fulfilment centre where you are shipping the products.
• Importer of Record. This field must contain the shipper’s name, if the same as the owner of the products. Do not leave this information blank; this will result in the shipment being refused and returned.
• Shipment method
• Detailed description of the goods being invoiced. Include the following:
o Customs Harmonised Codes, if known
o Number of units
o Unit values
o Total value of each product. For samples or products with no commercial value, a nominal or fair-market value must be stated for customs purposes.
• The type of currency of the transaction
• The terms of the sale. Note that correct terms must be Delivered Duty Paid (DDP). The shipper or FBA seller should pay all applicable duty and taxes and be responsible for clearing customs before delivery to the Amazon fulfilment centre. You are not authorised to import goods in the name of Amazon, or to show Amazon as the declarant or importer of record on the customs entry documentation.
• Shipment tracking number. For shipments to Amazon fulfilment centres, include the Amazon FBA Shipment ID that you receive when you have created the shipment in your Amazon seller account. The shipment tracking number can also be an air waybill number if you are sending the package via a carrier service such as FedEx or UPS.
• Any certifications
• Name of the carrier transporting the goods
• Freight payment terms
• Reason for export
