00:00:02:18 - 00:00:06:02 Customs uses commodity codes to classify products. 00:00:06:13 - 00:00:11:06 This enables them to keep track of the products entering and leaving the country. 00:00:11:24 - 00:00:14:17 Each product has a unique code. 00:00:15:02 - 00:00:23:02 The code determines how much import duty has to be paid, which VAT rates apply, and whether special permits are required. 00:00:24:03 - 00:00:26:12 There are two types of commodity codes. 00:00:26:22 - 00:00:31:02 The 8-digit CN code and the 10-digit TARIC code. 00:00:31:23 - 00:00:35:13 The CN code is needed for an export declaration. 00:00:35:24 - 00:00:38:17 It also tells you whether special documents are needed. 00:00:39:11 - 00:00:43:04 The TARIC code is used for the import declaration. 00:00:43:16 - 00:00:48:12 It tells Customs how much import duty and VAT you must pay. 00:00:48:19 - 00:00:55:07 And whether you need special documents. In some cases, a TARIC code has more than 10 digits. 00:00:56:01 - 00:00:58:18 Want to know more about doing international business? 00:00:59:04 - 00:01:02:21 Read all about this and more on Business.gov.nl.