December has arrived and excitement is now building as we look forward to the Christmas break.
The Chartered Institute of Export & International Trade is once again getting into the festive spirit by opening a treat every day in its advent calendar.
But, as was the case last year, we’ve again gotten our calendar from St Nick’s, a Lapland-based fast parcel operator.
“Our digital ‘Commodity Code Advent Calendar’ may not include chocolates or other gifts, but it does contain key data for businesses that are importing or exporting such festive goods this December,” said St Nick’s customs and trade specialist, and lead elf, Lyn Dewsbury.
Each (working) day, we’ll open up the code that a trader may need to use for classifying their different festive goods.
So not only are we getting a fab surprise each day, we’re also ensuring our Christmas consignments are compliant.
Merry Christmas!
This article is for educational and entertainment purposes only. It does not constitute legal advice on any of the commodities included.
20 December: Mixed roasted nuts (for making a Vegetarian nut roast) – 2008199580
19 December: Pigs in blankets (pre-prepared) - 1601009911
18 December: Stuffing –1601009911
17 December: Santa wig and beard - 9505900000
16 December: Box of chocolates – 180690190 (1806901100 for chocolate liquors)
15 December: Christmas crackers – 9505109000
14 December: Christmas gift box (wrapped) - 4819200000
13 December: Wrapping paper 4804599000
12 December: Frankincense – 3301299100
11 December: Gold (non-monetary powder) – 7108110000
10 December: Myrrh – 1301900000
7 December: Tinsel – 9505109000
6 December: Glass baubles – 9505101000
5 December: Christmas cards – 4909000000
4 December: Sleigh (novelty) – 9505109000
3 December: Reindeer (live animal) – 0102909900
2 December: Stockings (or socks for your dad) - Cotton socks (6115950000) or novelty stocking (9505109000)
1 December: Novelty gifts (for Secret Santa) - 9505109000
