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Customs Declarations Setup

Enable customs paperwork for international shipments: HS codes, country of origin, declared value. Required by customs authorities.

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International shipments require customs paperwork declaring contents, value, and HS classification. Tanqory auto-generates if products have the right metadata.

Before you begin

  • Go to Settings, then Taxes, then open Customs.
  • You have Taxes settings + Taxes settings permission.
  • You know HS codes for your products (consult customs broker).

Required per-product fields

Field Purpose
HS code (Harmonized System) Customs classification
Country of origin Where made
Declared value Per item; usually = sale price
Weight For carrier + customs
Description (customs) Brief description for customs

Forms generated

Form Use
CN22 Small low-value international
CN23 Larger international
Commercial invoice Higher-value commercial
Carrier-specific UPS, FedEx, DHL each have their own

Steps

1. Open Settings > Taxes > Customs

Step 1: Settings > Taxes (opens full size)

2. Enable customs paperwork

3. Per product: set HS code + country of origin + customs description

4. Verify when buying international label: customs form auto-fills

5. Save

Verify the result

  • Customs form auto-fills with product data.
  • HS codes populate per item.
  • Carrier accepts the paperwork.

Best practices

  • Accurate HS codes: wrong = customs delays + fines.
  • Customs broker consultation for complex categories.
  • Audit randomly to verify accuracy.

Common mistakes

  • Generic HS code for everything: wrong classification.
  • Undervalue declaration: illegal + customs penalty.
  • No country of origin: paperwork rejected.

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