German authorities demand HS Code for all cargo at German ports
AN HS [Harmonised System] Code must be provided for all cargo entering or being transshipped at German ports to facilitate the veterinary (animal products) inspection by port officials.
News came in a notice to trade from Hong Kong's Orient Overseas Container Line (OOCL), which warned:
"To avoid any cargo clearance delays and potential extra costs imposed by the authority or as demurrage, OOCL strongly recommends our customers to provide the appropriate HS Code in the Shipping Instruction at the loading end for all types of commodities."
The regulation comes as a European Commission's directive, which was adopted by Germany with immediate effect, said OOCL.
AN HS [Harmonised System] Code must be provided for all cargo entering or being transshipped at German ports to facilitate the veterinary (animal products) inspection by port officials.
News came in a notice to trade from Hong Kong's Orient Overseas Container Line (OOCL), which warned:
"To avoid any cargo clearance delays and potential extra costs imposed by the authority or as demurrage, OOCL strongly recommends our customers to provide the appropriate HS Code in the Shipping Instruction at the loading end for all types of commodities."
The regulation comes as a European Commission's directive, which was adopted by Germany with immediate effect, said OOCL.