Convelio Guide: UK HS Codes
Guide
Use our UK Harmonised System Codes guide to save time, avoid customs issues, and ship art with confidence.
Convelio Guide: UK Harmonised System Codes
The guide helps you:
- Understand the latest UK Harmonised System (HS) Code updates for 2025
- Classify artworks and antiques accurately to prevent costly customs errors
- Gain clarity on how HS Codes differ between the UK and US
- Protect shipments from delays, fines, or unexpected duties
- Build confidence in compliant, transparent cross-border logistics
- Access expert insights from Convelio’s fine art logistics specialists
Accurate HS Code classification is essential to protect the value and safety of your artworks in transit. Recent updates to UK HS Codes mean even small errors can lead to shipment delays or unexpected customs charges.
When shipping from the UK to the US, note that the first six digits of the HS Code remain harmonised globally, while the remaining digits are country-specific. This means your UK export code may not perfectly match the US import code, a normal and compliant difference within international systems.
Download the guide to stay compliant and ship with confidence.
About Convelio
Convelio is a fine art shipping company with a digital approach. With offices in Paris, London and New York, Convelio’s mission is simple: to make the transport of your fine art and sculptures more efficient, secure and transparent. Through the online platform you can instantly book shipping for artworks, including costs related to packing, customs, insurance, front-door and white-glove delivery.
Designed to support an end-to-end service, Convelio delivers on excellence, meeting industry standards for complex shipping demands unique to the art world. With dedicated warehouses in London and Paris, the company is strategically positioned to handle logistics swiftly and securely across the UK, Europe and beyond.
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Convelio launched Registrar Connect in early 2024 to support Registrars through a dedicated network. Registrar Connect provides a tailored experience, allowing members to connect both locally -through EU, UK and US groups- and globally, recognising the diverse environments in which they operate and the unique challenges they face.
Whether navigating job searches, team expansions, or complex customs cases, the community offers a much-needed support system to bridge training gaps.
Membership is free, and exclusive to individuals working as Registrars or those with direct responsibilities in logistics management.
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