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How easy is it to purchase a car? There are so many kinds of cars and options available. First you have to decide whether you want a coupe, sedan, van, or SUV. Then you have to choose between a number of manufacturers. The more you consider the decision, the more you realize how many options you have. All of this happens before you even consider the optional features for the interior or function of the vehicle. However, the more you know about what you want, the better you can identify the perfect car for you.
Picking through all the options of a car is similar to the process of finding a correct Schedule B number. Did you know there are approximately 9,000 individual numbers divided into 97 chapters? How do you find the right one?
You can start with our Schedule B Search Engine. The search engine is designed to ask questions based on the key words you input and to provide a reasonable amount of options for you to choose from instead of having to sort through 9,000 codes. Some searches will be simple and take you directly to a list of codes. Other searches may be more complicated. The search engine may first ask about the composition, capacity, power source, end use, or function. These are important characteristics that will allow the search engine to hone in on the appropriate section of the Schedule B to classify your product.
1. To begin, let’s type “shirt” into our search engine, and click on the “SEARCH” button.
2. The search engine will ask about the construction of the shirt: “knitted or crocheted” or “other.”
Whenever you have difficulty searching on your own, you can call or email the Foreign Trade Help line, and one of our analysts in the Commodity Analysis Branch will be happy to help you find a Schedule B number. The Help Line number is 1-800-549-0595, Option 2 for Commodity Classification Assistance. Our email address is: ftd.scheduleb@census.gov
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