When creating a product that you made or sourced, you will want to enable "Set customs information for international shipments." This step helps make sure your shipments do not encounter any potential delays when going through customs or additional fees to your supporters due to incorrect duty calculations.
Note: This only applies to the products you are sourcing. If it's an on-demand product or sourced by Fourthwall, we take care of all these details for you.
When you enable “Set customs information for international shipments,” you must enter:
- Country of Origin (where the product was made).
- Harmonized System (HS) Code (a product classification code).
These details are required for international shipping and help ensure smooth customs processing.
What is the Country of Origin?
The Country of Origin is the country where your product was manufactured. Customs authorities use this to determine import duties, taxes, and trade restrictions.
What is the HS Code?
The Harmonized System (HS) Code is a globally recognized code that classifies your product type. It helps customs apply the correct duties and ensures your product moves smoothly through international borders.
Why Is This Required?
• Ensures accurate tax and duty calculations.
• Helps customs authorities identify your product.
• Reduces the risk of delays or extra fees.
We made this as easy as possible by automatically suggesting options based on the product category you picked. However, you can still search various options available by searching in the dropdown menu. If you’re unsure of your HS code, you can look it up using an official government database like this one.