State Administration FAQ
Question
Where can I find the customs code for a country that needs to be entered in the country management section?
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Short answer
The customs code required for the "Number" field in the country management section is listed in the official country directory for foreign trade statistics of the Federal Republic of Germany. This directory is provided by AWB International and includes not only the country code but also the ISO code, country abbreviation, and currency code.
Solution / Overview
Follow these steps:
- The country directory is open.
Open the country directory using the following link: List of Countries for Foreign Trade Statistics (PDF)
Find the country you want in the list.
Enter the corresponding tariff code (in the "Country Code" column).
Enter this in the field "Number" in state administration.
- The tariff code is entered and saved in the "Number" field in the country management section.
Background
The country directory for foreign trade statistics contains the following information for each country: country code (customs code), ISO Alpha-2 code, country abbreviation, and currency code. It is therefore the comprehensive reference source for maintaining country data in c-entron. The Deutsche Bundesbank also provides an Excel file, but this contains only the country codes without currency information.
Common Mistakes
- An incorrect number is entered (e.g., an ISO country code instead of a customs number)—the "Number" field explicitly requires the code from the country directory (the "Country Code" column).
- The Bundesbank's Excel file is used—it does not contain currency codes, which is why the PDF from AWB International is the more comprehensive source.
Tip
You can quickly search the PDF for the country name using the search function (Ctrl+F) to efficiently find the tariff code and currency code.