Convention - No. 29 - 1960 - on Nomenclature for the Classification of Goods in Customs Tariffs

Sep 3, 2026

Treaty Series No. 29 (1960) presents the Convention on Nomenclature for the Classification of Goods in Customs Tariffs, adopted to facilitate international trade by aligning customs tariffs with a common classification basis. The text states the purpose of simplifying negotiations and improving comparability of trade statistics derived from customs tariff classifications. It defines key terms such as “Nomenclature,” describes obligations for Contracting Parties to compile and apply tariffs in conformity, and outlines supervisory roles for the Council to ensure uniform interpretation and application.

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ARTICLE I

ARTICLE II

ARTICLE III

Treaty Series No.29(1960) # Convention on Nomenclature for the Classification ofGoods in Customs Tariffs Brussels,December 15,1950 together with Protocol of Amendment of July 1,1955 [with annexed Nomenclature] [The United Kingdom ratification wasdeposited on September 30,1958] Presented to Parliament by the Secretary of State for Foreign Afairsby Command of Her MajestyAugust 1960 LONDON HER MAJESTY'S STATIONERY OFFICEELEVEN SHILLINGS NET Cmnd.1070 # CONVENTION ON NOMENCLATURE FOR THE CLASSIFICATIONOF GOODS IN CUSTOMS TARIFFS The Governments signatory to the present Convention,Desiring to facilitate international trade, Observing that the progressive removal of quantitative restrictions resultsin customs tariffs becoming an increasingly important factor in internationaltrade, Desiring to simplify international customs tariff negotiations and tofacilitate the comparison of trade statistics so far as the data for such statisticsare based on the classification of goods in customs tariffs, Being convinced that the adoption of a common basis for the classificationof goods in customs tariffs will constitute an important step towards theattainment of these objects, Having taken into consideration the work already accomplished in Brusselsin this sphere by the European Customs Union Study Group,and Considering that the best way of achieving results in this respect is toconclude an international Convention, Have agreed as follows: ## ARTICLE I For the purpose of the present Convention, (a)“Nomenclature”means the headings and their relative numbers,thesection and chapter notes,and the General Rules for the Interpretationof the Nomenclature,set out in the Annex to this Convention; (b)“the Convention establishing the Council”means the Conventionestablishing the Customs Co-operation Council opened for signature inBrussels on the 15th December,1950;(1) (c)“the Council”means the Customs Co-operation Council referred toin paragraph(b)above; (d)“the Secretary General”means the Secretary General of the Council. ## ARTICLE II (a)Each Contracting Party shall compile its customs tariff in conformitywith the Nomenclature,subject to such textual adaptations as may benecessary to give effect to the Nomenclature in its domestic law,and shallapply,in conformity with the Nomenclature,the tariff so compiled as fromthe date on which the Convention comes into force in respect of it. (b)Each Contracting Party undertakes that,as respects its customs tariff, (i)it will not omit any of the headings of the Nomenclature nor add anynew headings nor depart from any of the numbers of the headings; (ii)it will make no changes in the chapter or section notes in a mannermodifying the scope of the chapters,sections and headings as laiddown in the Nomenclature;and (iii)it will include the General Rules for the Interpretation of theNomenclature. CONVENTION SUR LA NOMENCLATURE POUR LA CLASSIFICA-TION DES MARCHANDISES DANS LES TARIFS DOUANIERS Les Gouvernements signataires de la présente Convention,Desireux de faciliter le commerce international, Constatant que la suppression progressive des restrictions quantitativesdonne aux tarifs douaniers une importance croissante dans le commerceinternational, Desireux de simplifier les négociations internationales relatives aux tarifsdouaniers et de faciliter la comparaison des statistiques du commerce extérieurdans la mesure où les donnees de celles-ci reposent sur la Nomenclaturedouaniere, Convaincus que I'adoption d'un cadre commun pour la classification desmarchandises dans les tarifs douaniers constituera une étape importante pouratteindre ces buts, Considerant les travaux dejà accomplis a Bruxelles dans ce domaine parle Groupe d'Etudes pour I'Union Douaniere Europeenne,et Estimant que le meilleur moyen d'obtenir des résultats à cet égard est deconclure une Convention internationale, Sont convenus de ce qui suit: ## ARTICLE I Aux fins de la présente Conven

FAQs

What does “Nomenclature” mean under the Convention?

It refers to the headings and their relative numbers, the section and chapter notes, and the General Rules for the Interpretation of the Nomenclature set out in the Annex.

How must Contracting Parties compile and apply their customs tariffs?

Each Party must compile its customs tariff in conformity with the Nomenclature, apply it accordingly as of the Convention’s entry into force for that Party, and include the General Rules for interpretation.

What oversight role does the Council have?

The Council supervises the Convention’s operation to secure uniformity in interpretation and application, including establishing a Nomenclature Committee.

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