ED001

Prohibited

*ED001

Prohibited  – specific applicability conditions may apply

ED002

Agricultural Activity License

ED003

Authorization of Foreign Foodstuffs Manufacturers/ Registration of food facility

ED004

Authorisation to export Narcotic or Psychotropic Substances or Their Precursors

ED005

Certificate of a Pharmaceutical Product and or Registrations of Drug Products

*ED005

Certificate of a Pharmaceutical Product and or Registrations of Drug Products Only required if medicated animal feed premixes

ED006

Certificate of Analysis

ED008

Certificate of Fumigation

ED009

Certificate of Good Manufacturing Practice

ED010

Certificate of Radioactivity Inspection

ED013

Declaration of Conformity of Medical Devices /Medical Device Listing

ED014

Export Notification for Goods Coming under the Rotterdam Convention

ED016

Halal Certificate

ED017

Export Approval for Restricted Goods

ED019

License to deal in (Live) Animals and Animal products

ED020

Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for Dangerous Goods

ED021

Permit or license to Export Agricultural Goods and/or Products

ED023

Permit to export Dangerous Goods and/or Movement Document for Transboundary Movements of Hazardous waste

*ED023

Permit to export Dangerous Goods and/or Movement Document for Transboundary Movements of Hazardous waste is required according to the HS chapter and heading, however for new commodities, or commodities not containing hazardous material or waste, for these commodities it is unlikely to be applicable.

ED024

Authorisation or permit to export Endangered Species and Products thereof subject to the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES)

*ED024

Authorisation or permit to export Endangered Species and Products thereof subject to the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) is required according to the HS chapter and heading however for these commodities it is unlikely to be applicable.

ED025

Permit to export Fertilisers and/or Pestcides

ED027

Permit or common veterinary entry document (CVED-Animals) to export live animals and animal products

ED031

Phytosanitary Certificate

ED032

Product Registration for the Conformity and or Certification of Conformity for Consumer Products

ED034

Registration of Fertilisers and/or Pesticides and/or producing Establishments

ED035

Registration of Foodstuffs Exporters (prescribed/controlled)

ED039

Registration of New Plant Varieties or Community Plant Variety Rights

ED041

Registration or License to export, trade or deal in Narcotic or Psychotropic Substances or Their Precursors

ED042

Registration of Veterinary Medicines

ED043

Release Certificate for Foodstuffs

ED045

Sample Analysis

ED046

Veterinary health certificate for live animals and/or animal products

*ED046

Only required if containing animal products, will you require a Veterinary health certificate for live animals and/or animal products

ED047

Permit to export Ozone-Depleting Substances / Products

ED054

Weapons, Firearms, Ammunition including pistols, rifles, shotguns, bullets, grenades, swords, knifes, clubs, air guns, airsoft guns etc. may require a multiple Licences and / or permits to deal or export Multiple government agencies may apply..e.g.. Export Control License, The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms  (ATF)

*ED054

Weapons, Firearms, Ammunition including pistols, rifles, shotguns, bullets, grenades, swords, knifes, clubs, air guns, airsoft guns etc. may require a multiple Licences and / or permits to deal or export Multiple government agencies may apply..e.g.. Export Control License, The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms (ATF)

ED055

Age restricted purchase may apply

ED062

Kimberley Process Certificate

ED064

Solid Wood Packing Material (SWPM) International Standards For Phytosanitary Measures (ISPM) 15

ED065

Declaration of Manufacture – Affidavit/ Certificate

ED066

Permits, certifications and notifications to Export goods subject to Quarantine

ED067

Registration with The National Industrial Chemicals Notification and Assessment Scheme (NICNAS) / Chemical Notifications.

ED080

Declaration of Conformity for Electrical and Electronic Appliances

ED082

Prior Notice for Food Imports

ED083

Permit to for Plants and Plant Products

ED084

International Seed Testing Association (ISTA) Orange International Seed Lot Certificate (International Seed Certificate)

ED085

Alcohol Registration and or Permit

ED086

Alcohol Label Approval

ED087

Certification of Natural Wine

ED088

Export permit and or License for Tobacco Products

ED092

Premarket Notification of Medical Devices.

ED093

Drug product Listing

ED098

Permit to Export Prohibited Chemicals of Chemical Weapons Conventions (CWC) schedule 2 and/or 3

ED099

Potential Dual Use commodity. Dual Use commodities are commodities that can be used for both civilian and military application. Depending upon the type of commodity, its origin, its end use and its application, it may require an export licence to export to some or all countries or to some entities.

ED100

Export Permit for Milk and Cream

ED101

Declaration for Live Animals and Animal Reproduction Material

ED102

Permit for Endangered Animals and Products Thereof.. Only required if containing products of endangered animal.  Note: Documents permitting the actual importation of live animals and parts or products by US Endangered Species Act (ESA) and or Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES)

*ED102

Permit for Endangered Animals and Products Thereof.. Only required if containing products of endangered animal.  Note: Documents permitting the actual importation of live animals and parts or products by US Endangered Species Act (ESA) and or Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES)

ED103

Alcohol Dealer Registration

ED104

International Fisheries Trade Permit

ED105

Import Permit for Timber and Timber Products

ED106

End User Certification

ED107

License to Export Nuclear Equipment and Radioactive Materials

ED108

Some of the HS tariff codes flagged in the electronic customs system with the requirement of a Declaration for the Importation of Wildlife and Fish may nevertheless be exempt; however, in this case, they require the importer’s certification that the commodities are not subject to this requirement.  Wildlife may only be imported through designated ports. Please contact the FWS (Fish and Wildlife Service) for a current contact list of these ports.

*ED108

Some of the HS tariff codes flagged in the electronic customs system with the requirement of a License, Permit and or Declaration for the Importation of Wildlife and Fish may nevertheless be exempt; however, in this case, they require the importer’s certification that the commodities are not subject to this requirement.  Wildlife may only be imported through designated ports. Please contact the Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) for a current contact list of these ports. Only required if containing products of endangered plants, e.g. timber. A document providing that its bearer is authorised to import wildlife species, e.g. yarn of wool or fine animal hair, put up for resale.

ED109

Declaration Vehicle Safety Standards including parts and accessories

*ED109

Declaration Vehicle Safety Standards including parts and accessories – Only applicable for use in a vehicle.

ED112

Goods classified as restricted Luxury Items

ED113

Goods classified as restricted Iron and Steel products

ED114

Goods Classified as restricted Aluminium Products

ED115

Goods associated with capital punishment, torture or other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment

ED116

Goods classified as precious metals or gemstones

ED117

Goods classified as Banknotes or Coins

ED118

Goods classified as Petrochemicals and petroleum products

ED119

Goods Classified as Industrial Equipment

ED120

Goods classified as Maritime or associated with sea exploration

ED121

Goods Classified as Military Equipment or Technology

ED122

Goods Classified as Chemical Processing Equipment

ED123

Goods Classified as Optical Equipment

ED124

Goods Classified as Jet Fuel and its additives

ED125

Goods Classified as Coal and Coal Products

ED126

Goods Classified as Restricted Chemicals

ED127

Goods Classified as Engines

ED128

Goods Classified as Space Technology or Launch Fuel

Pharmaceuticals. Drugs, Medicines and medical devices are heavily regulated one or more of the following may apply

– Certificate of a Pharmaceutical Product and or Registrations of Drug Products (CA)

– Registration of Medicines

– Inspection Certificate for Medicines

– Licence to Import Drugs

– Wholesale Licence for Drugs and Medical Device (IN)

– Registration Certificate for Drugs and Medical Devices (IN)

– Permit to Import Anabolic Agents and Peptide Hormones

– Import Licence from the Drug Office (HK)

– Licence to Import Medical Devices – (IN)

Certificate of a Pharmaceutical Product and or Registrations of Drug Products Only required if medicated animal feed premixes or only required if pharmaceutical substances. One of the following may be required:

– Certificate of a Pharmaceutical Product and or Registrations of Drug Products (CN)

– Registration of Medicines (CN)

– Inspection Certificate for Medicines

– Licence to Import Drugs

– Wholesale Licence for Drugs and Medical Device (IN)

– Registration Certificate for Drugs and Medical Devices (IN)

– Permit to Import Anabolic Agents and Peptide Hormones (CN)

– Import Licence from the Drug Office (HK)

– Licence to Import Medical Devices – (IN)

Licence / Registration/ or Declaration of Conformity for the Conformity Assessment Scheme:

– Licence of Bureau of Indian Standards (IN)

– Prior to import Certified exportation for safety requirements and conformity (US)

– Declaration of Conformity for the Conformity Assessment Scheme (AE)

– Product Registration for the Conformity Assessment Scheme (AE)

License / Permit to deal in Animals (live) and Animal products and may also require one or more of the below:

– Licence to Import Meat and Fish Products

– Licence to Import and Sell Foodstuffs

Declaration, Permit or license to Import Agricultural Goods and/or Products.

– Import Permit for designated for Commercial Agricultural Goods

– Permit to Import Plants and Plant Products for Consumption

– Import Permit for Wheat, Barley and Their Products

– Import Licence for Foodstuffs-

– Import Permit for Designated Plants and Plant Products

– Import Permit for Frozen Confections

Declaration, Permit or license to Import Agricultural Goods and/or Products.

– Import Permit for designated for Commercial Agricultural Goods

– Permit to Import Plants and Plant Products for Consumption

– Import Permit for Wheat, Barley and Their Products

– Import Licence for Foodstuffs-

– Import Permit for Designated Plants and Plant Products

– Import Permit for Frozen Confections

– Import Declaration for Certain Agricultural Commodities

One or more may be applicable to Feed:

– Permit to Import Animal Fodder,

– Feed Supplements and Related Products ,

– Registration of Feeds

Fertilizers, Pesticides, Insecticides and other agents impacting Agriculture /enviornment/ people etc. may required one or more of the following:

– Registration of Fertilizers and/or Pesticides

– Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines

– Registration of Fertiliser Dealers /Dealer’s Licence for Registered Pesticides

– Import Licence from the Plant and Pesticides Regulatory Division

Registration of Foodstuffs Importers / Manufactures for Foodstuffs , Processed Food Products and Food Appliances.

– Notice of Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Action (US)

– Registration of Importers of Processed Food Products and Food Appliances. (SG)

Medications / Pharmaceuticals are heavily regulated in every country. One or more may be applicable:

– Registration of Manufacturers of Pharmaceuticals

– Accreditation of Overseas Manufacture of Pharmaceuticals (JP)

– Approval Certificate for Controlled Medical Devices (JP)

– Marketing Approval for Specially Controlled Medical Devices (JP)

– Licence to Manufacture / Market Products Subject to Pharmaceutical Affairs law (JP)

– Licence of Importers of Medical Devices – (HK)

Registration of Medical Herbs and Complementary Medical Products / License to Import Complementary Health Products

-Product Licence from the Natural and Non-Prescription Health Products Directorate

– Licence / Permit to Import Industrial Hemp

Registration of Medical Herbs and Complementary Medical Products / License to Import Complementary Health Products

-Product Licence from the Natural and Non-Prescription Health Products Directorate

– Licence / Permit to Import Industrial Hemp

Ozone-Depleting Substances / Products and/or Essential Use Exemption for Certain Ozone Depleting Substance may require one or more of the following:

– Registration Certificate for Importers of Ozone-depleting substances (HK)

– Permit to Import

– Import Licence (CN)

Quarantine goods may require one or more of the following:

– Permits to Import Goods Subject to Quarantine – (AU)

– Certification of Post-Entry Quarantine Facility – (IN)

– Permit to Import Live Animals and Plants Subject to Quarantine (JP)

– Import Quarantine Certificate for Plants and Plant Products (JP)

Aircrafts, unmanned vehicles, etc. require one or more of the follow based on country requirements:

– Certificate of Air Worthiness

– Certificate of Air Worthiness (JP) (AE)

– Import Approval for Aircraft (IN)

– Aircraft airworthiness (CA)

Customs or Government authorities may required additional Customs Certificates prior to imports one or more of the following may apply:

– Customs Clearance Certificate

– Customs Clearance Certificate for Goods subject to Conformity Measures (AE)

– Customs Quota Certificate for Agricultural Products

– Request for Documentation Review (CA)

– Commodity Inspection Certificate (CN) (For Quarantine as Clearance Certificates as well) (AU)

– Automatic Import Licence

– Import Licence from the Trade and Industry Department (TID)

– Registration Certificate for Rice Stockholders

– Import Licence for Dutiable Commodities

– General Import Permit for Carbon Steel

– Import Permit for Mastering and Replication Equiptment (SG)

– Customs Clearance Certificate for Radio and Telecommunications Equipment – (AE)

– Import Licence from the Customs and Excise Department (HK)

Type Approval for radio and telecommunications equipment (CN)

– Licence to Import Wireless Transmitting or Receiving Apparatus (IN)

Certain controlled goods and non-controlled goods may require your supplier as well as importer be registered, licence, permit or declaration. One of the following may be apply:

– Declaration of Conformity for Electrical and Electronic Appliances and/or Declaration of Imported Electronic Products(AE) .

– Registration of Suppliers of Controlled Goods (SG)

– Registration of Controlled Goods (SG)

– Declaration of Imported Electronic Products (US)

Prior Notice for Food Imports/ Import Notification for Food and Food Products (Human & Animal Consumption). One or more of the following my require notification:

– Food and Food products (Foodstuff Fish, meats, grains, etc.)

– Fertilizers

– Explosives and Fireworks

– Cosmetics

– Fish Import Notification

– Import Notification for Food and Food Product

Seeds may require a number of import processes based on Country regulations:

– International Seed Testing Association (ISTA) Orange International Seed Lot Certificate (International Seed Certificate) ISTA Seed Testing Certificate

– Seed Certification Certificate (ID018)

– Certificate of Registration as an Authorized Importer of Seeds,

– Examination & Approval of Seeds or Seedlings for Import or Export

– Seed Business Licence for Import and Export/ License to deal in Seeds

– Imports Through Designated State Trading Enterprises

– Variety Registration of Seeds

Alcohol may require one or more of the following registrations:

– Alcohol Registration and or Permit

– Import Statement for Liquors

– Removal Permit for Dutiable Commodities

– Import Statement for Hydrocarbon Oils

Tobacco and Tobacco Products may require an Import authorization. One or more of the following may be required:

– Import permit for Tobacco Products

– Import Monopoly for Tobacco & Products Thereof

– Import Statement for Tobacco

Certification of Conformity for Consumer Products (US)

– Declaration of Conformity (CN) (JP)

– China Compulsory Certification (CN)

– Registration of Paint to be Imported (CN)

– Certificate of Conformity for Toys (IN)

Certification of Conformity for Consumer Products only required for certain functionality, components, lead paint, phthalates, small parts intended for children under 3, etc.

– Registration of Paint to be Imported (CN)

Cosmetics required many types of registrations based on the country rules. Here are a few that may or may not be applicable:

– Registration of Cosmetic Product establishment / Voluntary Program

– Registration of General Cosmetics

– Registration of Special – Purpose Cosmetics

– Registration of Importers of Food Stuffs and Cosmetics

– Declaration of Imported Cosmetics (IN)

Nuclear or Radioactive Materials may require importing notifications or certification. Prior to importing validate to determine if one or more of the following are applicable:

– Pre- Shipment Notification and License to Import Nuclear Equipment and Radioactive Materials

– Licence to Import Nuclear Equipment and Radioactive Materials

– Import Licence for Nuclear Substances and Equipment (CA)

Metals, Steel, Machinery or Electrical Equipment New or Used may require Registration, Pre- Shipment Inspections, Licences, Permits or declarations prior to import for some countries, One of the following may be applicable:

– Steel Import License -A document proving that its bearer is authorised to import steel mill products.(US)

– Pre-Shipment Inspection for Metallic Scrap, Secondary Steel and Waste Paper -(IN)

– Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificate for Used Machinery and Electrical Equipment (CN)

– Prohibited to Import Certain Used Machinery and Electrical Equipment (Only required if USED) (CN)

– Automatic Import Licence for New and Used Mechanical and Electronic Appliances (CN)

– General Import Permit for Specialty Steel Products (CA)

– Registration of Used Machinery and Electrical Equipment (Only required if USED)(CN)

– Special Equipment Manufacture Licence (CN)

– Report of Imports and Sales of Compressors (IN) (Required for environmental surveillance)

– Permit to Import Radio Transmission Equipment (CN)

Energy and Gas and related products whether high press or related equipment may require additional certifications:

– Certification of High Pressure Gas and Related Equipment (JP)

– Licence to Import Gas Cylinders(CN)

– Energy Efficiency Report (CA)

– Registration of Air Conditioners for Energy Labelling – (AE)

Petroleum, oils and Material thereof may require the following:

– Registration of Importers of Petroleum Declaration of Oath for the importation of Petroleum License to import Petroleum and flammable materials (also fall under ID054)

– License to Import Petroleum

– Approval to Import Fuel or Petroleum Products

Code Returned

Description

10

HS6 appears to match the description

20

HS6 may not match the description

30

Invalid HS6 Code

40

Missing HS6 Code

50

Missing Description

60

Severity 2 Invalid Description (clothing, footwear, tools etc)

70

Severity 1 Invalid Description (gift, goods, items, sample, parts etc)

80

An invalid country code was supplied for example USA instead of US, or UK instead of GB.

90

Missing mandatory information, for example destinationCountry

100

Missing all information / unusable data

110

Item supplied is prohibited from transport, eg munitions, drugs

120

All HS6 codes in a consignment are identical, where descriptions do not match.  Descriptions automatically override the HS6 for matching.

130

You have exceeded the maximum number of items in a consignment.  No data will be returned.

140

You have supplied a HS6 code from the HS2017 schema that has changed since the adoption of the HS2022 schema by the Source Country you have supplied

145

You have supplied a HS6 code from the HS2017 schema that has changed since the adoption of the HS2022 schema by the Destination Country you have supplied

10

“The item <description> is prohibited”

Sent in response to a prohibited code

20

“<item name> has no duty rate stored against it”

Sent when there is a missing duty rate – for example on excisable goods.

30

“<item name> has no VAT / GST rate stored against it”

Sent when there is a missing tax rate – for example on excisable goods.

40

“Postal Code <postalCode> is invalid”

Sent when an incorrect postal code is supplied for a country where one is required

50

“HS6 code submitted is not 

present in the Hurricane Database”

Where the HS6 code is not recognised.

60

“The HS6 Code supplied does not appear to match the supplied description.  The default HS6 rates have been used”

For HS6 based calls, if we cannot get a good match between the HS6 and description supplied.

64

“The HS6 Code supplied has changed in

the source country provided”

For HS6 based calls, this will be

returned if the HS6 supplied has

changed according to the HS2022 tariff

schema for the source / restrictions country.

65

“The HS6 Code supplied has changed in

the destination country provided”

For HS6 based calls, this will be

returned if the HS6 supplied has

changed according to the HS2022 tariff

schema for the destination country.

70

“Please see individual errors reported 

at an item level”

The individual products that have errors will display the appropriate individual error codes

80

“The Destination Country does not exist.”

“The Source Country does not exist.”

An invalid country code has been supplied, or a country code for an unsupported country.

90

“Products, Destination Country and 

Source Country are required to proceed.”

“Each product must have a HS6 code,

 description and value at minimum.”

“You must supply a postalCode for

 <destinationCountry>”

“You must supply a sourcePostalCode for

 <sourceCountry>”

Sent when Source or Destination Country, or the product block is missing

Sent when there is a missing HS6 or description

Sent when postalCode is missing and required

Sent when sourcePostalCode is missing and required