Customs Items
Goods items of the DHL customs declaration. This embedded list is part of the Customs Card and contains all goods of an international shipment with customs tariff numbers, values, and weights.
Opening the Page
- Displayed as a subpage of the DHL Customs Declaration
- New lines are automatically numbered
Fields
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| Line No. | Line number within the customs declaration (automatically assigned, hidden by default) |
| Item Description | Description of the goods (customs-compliant designation in English recommended) |
| Country of Origin | Country of origin of the goods (ISO 3166-1 alpha-3, e.g. DEU, CHN, USA) |
| HS Code | Harmonized customs tariff code (HS code / tariff number, minimum 6 digits) |
| Packaged Quantity | Number of pieces for this goods item |
| Item Value | Total value of this goods item |
| Item Value Currency | Currency of the goods value (e.g. EUR, USD) |
| Item Weight Value | Weight of this goods item |
| Item Weight UOM | Unit of weight: g (grams) or kg (kilograms) |
Notes
Customs Tariff Number
The HS code (Harmonized System) is an international standard for classifying goods. The correct number can be looked up via the Electronic Customs Tariff (EZT).
Required Information
For each international shipment, at least one goods item with description, country of origin, quantity, and value must be specified.