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JLN1977
October 17, 2019
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Commodity Codes (HS Codes)

  • October 17, 2019
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I am currently moving my accounts to QB Online from Sage and have found work arounds for most things. However, I cant find much on commodity codes for products.

My business exports products around the world and for outside of the EU we often need to include the commodity codes on the invoice. 

In Sage we have the relevant code tagged to the relevant product and are then able to print on the invoice where necessary. I cant see how QBO handles this

HELP!

    Best answer by MJoy_D

    It's our pleasure to help, @JLN1977.

     

    Yes, the item/service code is for the specific product or service. Once you've added a code, it will automatically be attached to the invoice that you'll be creating. The alternative would be to use the description box or use a custom field box(both of these you would need to manually enter the Commodity codes each time)

     

    Just make sure to activate the item/service code column when creating an invoice as well as on your invoicing template as mentioned by @payment after leaving. 

     

    Here’s how to add the item/service column to your invoices:

    1. Go to your Sales menu and then Invoices.
    2. Hit the New invoice button to create an invoice.
    3. Click the Gear icon at the top to choose what you see on this page.
    4. On the Optional columns part, click box beside the Product/Service and Item/Service. 
    5. Tap the X mark at the top to save.

    To add it on the invoice template that’ll be sent to your customers, check the following steps:

    1. Go to the Gear icon and choose Custom Form Styles.
    2. Select the template that you’re using from the list.
    3. Hit the Content tab and tap the middle part of the greyed out invoice.
    4. Click the Item Code.
    5. Choose Done to save the changes. 

    Check this article for more information: Create an invoice. 

     

    For other concerns and follow-up questions, feel free to let me know by leaving a comment below. I'm always here to assist. Have a wonderful day!

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    payment after leaving
    Level 10
    October 17, 2019

    Hi JLN1977

     

    When you create the product you can enter a code in the Item/Service code section. You will then also have to enure that the Show item/Service Code column is activated within the product and services, this is located in account and settings > sales.

    You will also have to activate the item code within the custom form styles section, account and settings > custom form styles > edit > content > select the middle greyed out section > select item code.

    When you create an invoice/sales receipt and select print and preview you will be able to see the item code on the invoice that is sent to your customer.

      J
      JLN1977Author
      October 17, 2019

      Thanks for the reply John.

      This item code is for our internal Product / Item identifier code isn't it?

      These commodity codes are internationally recognised codes for import duty allocation at destination port so the customs officials know how much duty to charge basically. 

      MJoy_D
      MJoy_DQuickBooks TeamAnswer
      QuickBooks Team
      October 17, 2019

      It's our pleasure to help, @JLN1977.

       

      Yes, the item/service code is for the specific product or service. Once you've added a code, it will automatically be attached to the invoice that you'll be creating. The alternative would be to use the description box or use a custom field box(both of these you would need to manually enter the Commodity codes each time)

       

      Just make sure to activate the item/service code column when creating an invoice as well as on your invoicing template as mentioned by @payment after leaving. 

       

      Here’s how to add the item/service column to your invoices:

      1. Go to your Sales menu and then Invoices.
      2. Hit the New invoice button to create an invoice.
      3. Click the Gear icon at the top to choose what you see on this page.
      4. On the Optional columns part, click box beside the Product/Service and Item/Service. 
      5. Tap the X mark at the top to save.

      To add it on the invoice template that’ll be sent to your customers, check the following steps:

      1. Go to the Gear icon and choose Custom Form Styles.
      2. Select the template that you’re using from the list.
      3. Hit the Content tab and tap the middle part of the greyed out invoice.
      4. Click the Item Code.
      5. Choose Done to save the changes. 

      Check this article for more information: Create an invoice. 

       

      For other concerns and follow-up questions, feel free to let me know by leaving a comment below. I'm always here to assist. Have a wonderful day!

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