The International Convention on the Harmonized Commodity Description and Coding System: Legal Pillar Behind the Harmonized System

Abstract

The International Convention on the Harmonized Commodity Description and Coding System (HS Convention) is an international agreement that applies a systematic and manner to describe commodities in global trade. It effectively provides a universal language that communicates trade matters amongst stakeholders. Despite having a significant impact on international trade, little is known about the legal texts of the HS Convention. therefore, therefore examines the architecture of the HS Convention, discusses its objectives, analyses its impact.