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LNSW: Helping Traders and Brokers Identify the Correct HS Codes in LNSW

Many traders and brokers using the LNSW platform have advised they struggle to identify the correct Harmonised System (HS) codes for certain commodities. This often happens when product descriptions used in everyday trade - local names, general terms, or informal labels - don’t match the terminology found in the HS code classification of the national tariff book used by the LNSW and ASYCUDA World. Because these terms are not linked to HS codes in the LNSW system, users may find it difficult to select the right classification.

This mismatch has led to several applications being rejected on the LNSW during both the government agency review stage and by ASYCUDA at the customs declaration processing stage, usually due to an incorrect HS code being selected by the applicant.

To make things easier, we’ve compiled a list of the HS codes for products that are most frequently confusing traders and Customs brokers. When applying for a permit in LNSW or a Customs declaration in ASYCUDA World, you can enter the correct HS code directly to ensure your application proceeds smoothly.

Our goal is to help you save time, reduce errors, and move your applications through the system with confidence.

For More Information:

Contact details for LNSW can be found on the Lesotho National Single Window website.