Where possible ReadyToShip will import HS Tariff Codes when they are already stored against your Products in stores.
If you choose not to add them in your store, or your store platform does not support this function, you can add the details directly in ReadyToShip.
Best practice is to provide HS Tariff Codes and Country of Origin for all of your products, even if you think you don't need them for your destination country. Many countries have made it compulsory to declare HS Tariff Codes, and will reject parcels if you fail to declare them.
How to add HS Tariff Codes to an order
You can modify the SKU options in an international order by clicking on the "world" icon like this:
Once you have clicked the "world" icon, you'll get a pop up box to fill in your item details:
Country of Origin: This is the country your goods were MANUFACTURED in, not the country you are shipping the goods from.
Goods Description: By default, ReadyToShip will use your Product Title as the goods description. However, you can override that here if required. If you do, your goods description needs to be clear and specific. Eg, "Shoes" isn't sufficient. "Womens Running Shoes" is acceptable.
HS Tariff Code: The code must be entered as numbers only, and are usually between 6 and 12 digits. Please do not enter any decimals, just leave those out and add the whole number.
Once the HS Tariff Code and Goods Description have been entered for an item, click Save.
ReadyToShip stores this information and uses it the next time the same item is imported.
Note: HS Tariff Codes are subject to change, so it is important to keep updated on your products current codes.
Not sure what codes to use? Visit the business.gov.au dedicated page for more information and links on where to find help
You can also find more information on the Australian Border Force (ABF) website or the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) FTA Portal.