HTS Numbering Scheme

[Former Member]

Hello All,

I got the requirement to modify the HTS structure for Malaysia and Mexico

Malaysia and Mexico are modifying their HTS structure. Malaysia is moving from current 9 to 10 digits and Mexico is moving from current 8 to 10 digits.

We have existing numbering scheme for Malaysia and Mexico.

My question is:

Is it sufficient to just modify the structure in the existing numbering scheme alone? Example (modifying 8 to 10 / 9 to 10 for each scheme), so that I can upload the HTS files without any errors.

Or do i need to modify something else for this requirement.

Also, want to know new structure for Malaysia and Mexico. How to get that.

Below is the current structure and do I need to add one more item here to accommodate the extra length.

Kindly suggest on this requirements.

Thanks

Diwakar Reddy

[Former Member · Accepted solution]

Hi Diwakar,

my 2 cents, generally when there is a change with any country's tariff structure length, you shouldn't modify the scheme which is already defined as it will cause data inconsistencies. Rather create a new numbering scheme with the new structure with a new activation date and re-classify your products with the new numbering scheme.

Hope it helps!

Thanks,
Shrini

[Former Member · Accepted solution]

Thanks Srinivas. Will create the new Numbering scheme as you suggested.