"Invalid/missing value for Customs.CustomsItems.hSTariffCodeTariff Code." message when shipping internationally in SendPro Enterprise
Learn how to resolve the error message "Invalid/missing value for Customs.CustomsItems.hSTariffCodeTariff Code." when shipping internationally in SendPro Enterprise.
Products affected: SendPro® Enterprise
Issue
When processing an international shipment via carrier PB Shipping API - USPS, on print, the following error appears:
"Package 1 has failed validation. Error message from PB Shipping API: 1101313Invalid/missing value for Customs.CustomsItems.hSTariffCodeTariff Code must exist and be 6 characters or longer.
Cause
The shipping information is missing a valid code in the Schedule B field.
Resolution
In the custom's information section of the shipping screen , the Schedule B column needs to have a valid number in the field. Follow the steps below to get this number.
- Go to https://uscensus.prod.3ceonline.com/.
- Enter in a description of the product being shipped and select Classify.
- Select the appropriate Schedule B number in the data provided (6 digit number) and enter it in the Schedule B field of the shipping screen.
- Complete the rest of the required shipping information and print the label.
UPDATED: March 25, 2024