Tag Archives: Classification

Trade Term: Harmonized System

Posted on November 28, 2012 by rosannatorres

By: John Sperry Though I joined the Foreign Trade Division in July, I still find myself exposed to new trade terms. During my first assignment to learn how to use USA Trade Online (UTO), I was introduced to this month’s … Continue reading →

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A Basket of Cheer

Posted on May 25, 2010 by rosannatorres

By: David Johnson N.E.S.O.I.: If you file import or export documentation long enough, you are bound to come across this slightly intimidating acronym in the description of some commodities. It stands for Not Elsewhere Specified or Included. You are probably saying … Continue reading →

Posted in Foreign Trade Data | Tagged Classification, Elsewhere, Headin, Included, NESOI, NOT, Or, schedule b, Search, Specified | Leave a comment

How to Catch a Blooper

Posted on April 20, 2010 by rosannatorres

By: David Johnson If you are reading this blog, I can safely assume that you are a human. As a human, I can also assume that you have made a mistake or two in your day. If you have happened to … Continue reading →