UK to adopt EU CN for 2023

BY:

Sandra Strong
11 November 2022

SHARE:

We have confirmed with HMRC that the UK will be following the 8-digit code changes introduced in the 2023 EU Combined Nomenclature and will be publishing a table showing the 8-digit correlations for 2023 in the UK Integrated Online Tariff in due course.

On 31 October 2022, the European Commission published the Combined Nomenclature (CN) code to come into force on 1st January 2023. The CN covers the first 8-digits of a commodity code used for export declarations and intra-EU declarations, known as Intrastat reports. We have confirmed with HMRC that the UK will be following the 8-digit code changes introduced in the 2023 EU Combined Nomenclature and will be publishing a table showing the 8-digit correlations for 2023 in the UK Integrated Online Tariff in due course, please check the ‘News’ pages for updates. 


Please note that the number of code changes in 2023 is much reduced from last year as the 2022 changes included amendments introduced as a result of the 5-yearly review of the Harmonised System Nomenclature (HS Code). Just to clarify, there will be no changes in 2023 to affect the first 6-digits of the commodity codes. Any amendments to the 8-digit CN will be for description clarification purposes and should not result in any changes in the rates of Customs duty payable. 


Any changes to the full 10-digit codes used at import (known as the TARIC in the EU) has not been published yet. 


Not sure what to do next – please get in touch  enquiries@strongandherd.co.uk


While you are here you may be interested in some Strong & Herd LLP training courses & live clinics related to this topic:


Tariff Classification Explained

Export Essentials

International Trade Compliance Manager

Preparing for a Customs Audit

OneCall™ Email assistance as and when required; A one-call solution for all your import, export and customs enquiries. Export help. Import help. Customs help.

Stay informed about customs and international trade matters by subscribing to our OneCall™ service. This comprehensive offering includes a dedicated email helpline for support, timely practical updates direct to your inbox (Did You Know?), monthly UK Customs & Trade Briefings and access to an interactive members' area with an exclusive community for our subscribers.

Subscribe Today ➝

International Trade Updates & Spotlight Newsletter

Subscribe to our free information emails covering international trade topics...

Subscribe to our newsletter ➝

MORE INDUSTRY INSIGHTS...

Getting it Right at the Border

by Gail Leeson • 1 May 2025
Any trader moving animal or plant products over the borders into the UK will attest to the difficulties experienced if goods are not presented precisely as required by the cross-border IT systems supporting the UK Import Regulations.

NTE 2025/11: Further Sanctions Against Russia were Introduced in April 2025 for Imports and Exports

by Gail Leeson • 30 April 2025
The ECJU have published a further Notice to Exporters relating to Russian Sanctions. The notification NTE2025/10 was published on 25 April 2025, and the additions to restrictions on trade with Russia came into force on 24 April.

Standby Letters of Credit (SBLC / SLOC) are Back in Demand

by Sandra Strong • 24 April 2025
Banks have reported a resurgence in the use of Standby Letters of Credit (SBLC / SLOC), a facility which can provide assurance against defaults in supply contracts. We look at the benefits and limitations of SBLC and the reasons for their increasing popularity.
Show More