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International Classification of Goods
Quite a long time there was a classification of goods in international trade, but relatively recently it has received serious development. Now it performs several important functions that help the work of customs, as well as the functioning of not only national economies, but the entire world economic system as a whole. Classification makes it possible to make sure that everyone understands under the same or another commodity the same, so that there are no misunderstandings and misunderstandings. But with any of these systems you need to be able to work, because it will be difficult for a layman to understand them.
ICGS already has 10 editions, the latest of which is effective from January 1, 2012. It divides all goods and services into certain classes - 34 classes of goods and 11 - services. This system is mandatory for use if the trademark is registered with an international or national patent office.
The Russian classification of goods in international trade is carried out with the help of TN VED. It allows not only to uniquely identify the goods, but also establishes certain import or export duties on it. This is a rather complex system, working with it requires some special skills and knowledge.
Incorrect classification of goods during customs clearance threatens lengthy proceedings with customs authorities. Now this system is also used throughout the Customs Union.
The nomenclature of the harmonized system is a classification of goods common to the whole world. This system also divides them into some groups of 5 levels, so that the identification of a particular product is completely
All these systems that classify products help not only to speed up and facilitate the customs clearance of goods crossing the border, but also have the function of collecting statistics. With the help of these systems, you can always find out how much of a particular product has been imported into or exported from the country. True, even these systems can not prevent scammers, smugglers and intruders from committing crimes that contradict the customs code.
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