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Six digits is not an HS code

23 September 2026 · Buddha Overseas

Six digits is not an HS code

The first six digits of a tariff code are the part the world agrees on. India classifies at eight, and the last two decide the duty, the paperwork and sometimes the chapter your goods sit in.

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How much actually fits in a container

19 September 2026

How much actually fits in a container

A 40ft container holds about 2.3 times the volume of a 20ft, but roughly the same weight. For dense goods that makes it the wrong box — and for light goods it is the only one that makes sense.