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HS codes, or Harmonized System customs tariffs, represent an international standard for goods classification used by over 200 countries worldwide. Each imported or exported product receives a unique numerical code that precisely defines its nature and purpose. These codes are crucial for determining duties, taxes, restrictions, and maintaining international trade statistics.

Without proper HS code usage, customs clearance problems, delays, additional costs or even penalties may occur. Though they may seem like pure bureaucracy, they are actually the foundation of successful and legal international business. Accurate HS codes also enhance import/export transparency, which is essential for globally operating companies.

This article explains what HS codes are, how they work, how to find and use them, and what to pay special attention to when importing goods from China.

The Belgrade Car Show is an event that attracts car enthusiasts, manufacturers, dealers, and innovations from the automotive world every year. This year, special attention is drawn to the growing dominance of Chinese car manufacturers, who are increasingly conquering the global market. In this text, we will explore what the automotive scene in China looks like, where you can check out the latest models, and how to use the website Yoojia.com to explore cars available in China.

A Certificate of Origin is used in international trade worldwide, because customs authorities rely on it to apply the correct duty rates and any preferential tariffs. In this article we focus on the Free Trade Agreement between Serbia and China as a specific example, but the same principle exists in other countries that have trade agreements with China.

The agreement covers a wide range of sectors, including industrial products, agriculture and services, with the aim of increasing bilateral trade and economic cooperation.

Read more about the agreement and tariff reductions on the page Customs duties on imports from China to Serbia

In this text, we want to draw your attention to the document you need to apply the agreement to goods you import from China or export to China.