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Data reported in HS2007 now also converted to HS1996 and HS1992
As of today data reported in the latest version of the Harmonized Commodity Description and Coding System, Forth Edition (2007) (HS2007) is made available converted to the 1996 and 1992 versions of the Harmonized System (HS). Up to now only the data converted to the previous version of the Harmonized System (HS2002), the current and previous version of the Standard International Trade Classification (SITC, Rev.4 and SITC, Rev.3) and the Classification by Broad Economic Categories (BEC) were available. During the development of these additional data conversions the previously implemented conversion from HS2007 to HS2002 was reviewed and 20 code assignments are getting now corrected.
Background: HS2007 came into effect 1.1.2007 and many countries provided their detailed trade data for the reporting year 2007 according to the HS2007. For the convenience of users UN Comtrade provides not only the data in the original classification in which it is provided but also converted to earlier HS versions and other trade classifications. It should be noted that the very nature of a revision of a classification does not allow establishing a clear 1:1 correspondence for all codes of a new to the codes of previous versions of a classification and users should bear in mind the potential shortcomings when using converted instead of original data. A detailed note on the methodology used for developing the HS data conversions together with correlation and conversion tables is available here.
created at 2/28/2009 12:00:00 AM
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