What is a Taric-code?

When working in the international trade context, Taric-codes are commonly used. The Taric-code is a code used by customs to categorize goods. It is also kwon as GN-code, HS-code or goodscode. But when do you need such as a code and how can you find it?

A Taric-code if a product consist of 10 digits for Import of goods in EU. Almost all countries in the world use the same Taric-code. The list can be found in the website of World Customs Organization.