The latest changes in the classification of HS FEA 2025
Classification of goods according to the HS (Commodity nomenclature of foreign economic activity) is a key element of international trade. The correct code depends on the amount of fees, the need for certification, prohibitions and restrictions. Therefore, any changes in the FEA require special attention from importers and exporters.
Why is the HS classification important?
TN WED It is a systematic nomenclature based on the Harmonized Commodity Description and Coding System (HS) developed by the World Customs Organization (WTO).
Why is that necessary?
- The correct code = the correct fee.
- Error in the code = fine, cargo delay, additional charges.
- The need for:
obtaining licenses and certificates,
passing sanitary and veterinary control,
inclusion in the lists of prohibited or restricted goods.
The main changes in HS FEA from 2022 to 2025
Global revision of HS-2022
On January 1, 2022, a new version of the Harmonized System, HS-2022, came into force. It formed the basis:
- HS EAEU
- HS Russia.
The changes affected more than 350 items.
Key innovations:
- Emergence of new commodity items:
Drones and drones,
Smart devices and components for them,
Electronic cigarettes and their liquids,
Medical products, including COVID-19 diagnostics.
- Combination or disaggregation of codes:
Clarification on materials and method of production (for example, in clothing and footwear).
- Changes in the classification of chemicals, fertilizers, plastics.
Changes in the Russian and EAEU nomenclature
Updating the EAEU FEA TN in 2022-2024
The Eurasian Economic Commission approved the adaptation of HS-2022 to the realities of the EAEU, with a number of regional features.
New restrictions and duties have been introduced:
- Anti-dumping measures for some items began to apply to updated codes.
- Duty rates for certain groups of goods (for example, certain types of building materials and textiles) have been increased.
Preferences and benefits:
- Lists of goods exempted from duties in the framework of humanitarian and technical assistance have been clarified.
- Benefits for high-tech products have been extended.
How do you adapt to business?
What needs to be done now:
- Check the relevance of the codes:
- Review all existing commodity items in contracts, invoices, declarations.
- Use the official FCS and EEC classifiers.
- Update prices and budgets:
- When changing the code, the duty and VAT rate may change.
- When changing the code, the duty and VAT rate may change.
- Check the requirements for certification and permits:
- Change of code = potentially change of mandatory documents.
- Change of code = potentially change of mandatory documents.
- Consultation with specialists:
- In disputable situations, it is better to obtain a preliminary classification decision of the FCS in advance.
- In disputable situations, it is better to obtain a preliminary classification decision of the FCS in advance.
Where to look for relevant information?
- Official Classifier of HS EAEU
- Federal Customs Service of Russia
- Weekly bulletins of the FCS and ECE with explanations
Changes to HS are not just a bureaucratic update. They directly affect the cost, logistics, delivery times and even the legal security of foreign economic activity.
Companies actively engaged in importing or exporting should be aware of these innovations to minimize risks and take advantage of new opportunities, from incentives to more accurate classification of complex goods.
