Tariff #, Commodity #, HTS # and Schedule B # all are same.

Question

My understanding is  Tariff #, Commodity #,  HTS # and Schedule B # all are same.  Meaning, you apply and assign same 10 digit numbering scheme for the given parts.    When you import you call it HTS# or Tariff #. When you export the part # it is called  Commodity # or
Schedule B #.
Please correct my understanding.
thanks
siva

Answer 1

Hi Siva,
The Harmonized System (HS) u2013 HS Codes
The World Customs Organization (WCO) developed the Harmonized Commodity Description and Coding System, to describe products for customs purposes. HS codes are descriptions of products specific to 2, 4, 6, 8, or 10 digit levels. The Harmonized System is recognized in 179 countries, and trade based on its classifications represents 98 percent of world trade.
Schedule B Commodity Codes u2013 Schedule B numbers
Schedule B commodity codes are 10-digit numeric codes used to identify products that are exported from the U.S. to other countries. They are similar to 10-digit Harmonized Tariff System (HTS) codes (the import codes) in that the groups are the same up to the 6-digit level.
For more information on HS codes and Schedule B code listings please refer to the following resources.
This Export America Article on Product Classification article helps to answer basic questions about HS codes and classification. It also provides resources for further assistance and links to U.S. tariff schedules.
http://www.ita.doc.gov/exportamerica/Volume 2/April 2001/ta_asktic.htm
U.S. International Trade Commission u2013 HS Codes Information offers information about HS codes and tariff rate information.
http://www.usitc.gov/tata/index.htm
The U.S. Census Bureau Foreign Trade Statistics is a U.S. government search engine of U.S. Schedule B classification codes.
http://www.census.gov/foreign-trade/schedules/b/index.html
Tariff and Tax information
http://www.export.gov/logistics/country_tariff_info.asp
Thanks,
Prarit