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30 years of HS

Historical photos

  • Completion of the HS Explanatory Notes, approved by the Council in June 1985

    Completion of the HS Explanatory Notes, approved by the Council in June 1985

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  • Achèvement des Notes explicatives du SH, approuvées par le Conseil en juin 1985

    Achèvement des Notes explicatives du SH, approuvées par le Conseil en juin 1985

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  • 22 September 1987, Official ceremony of deposit of instruments of ratification (CCC headquarters)

    22 September 1987, Official ceremony of deposit of instruments of ratification (CCC headquarters)

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  • April 1988, First meeting of the [new] Harmonized System Committee (HSC). GUEST SPEAKERS (from left to right): Mr. Kilpatrick (Deputy SG, 1972-1976), Mr. Sortheix (Assistant SG, 1977-1986) and Mr. Hoguet (Director, Nomenclature, 1975-1981)

    April 1988, First meeting of the [new] Harmonized System Committee (HSC). GUEST SPEAKERS (from left to right): Mr. Kilpatrick (Deputy SG, 1972-1976), Mr. Sortheix (Assistant SG, 1977-1986) and Mr. Hoguet (Director, Nomenclature, 1975-1981)

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  • First session of the [new] HSC / Commemorative tin plate

    First session of the [new] HSC / Commemorative tin plate

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  • Outdoor presentation of samples to the HSC (Sports Utility Vehicles, parked on the street in front of the WCO headquarters, rue de l’Industrie)

    Outdoor presentation of samples to the HSC (Sports Utility Vehicles, parked on the street in front of the WCO headquarters, rue de l’Industrie)

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  • Présentation en plein air d’échantillons au CSH (Véhicules utilitaires de sport, parqués dans la rue en face du siège de l’OMD, rue de l’Industrie)

    Présentation en plein air d’échantillons au CSH (Véhicules utilitaires de sport, parqués dans la rue en face du siège de l’OMD, rue de l’Industrie)

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  • Outdoor presentation of samples to the HSC (Sports Utility Vehicles, parked on the street in front of the WCO headquarters, rue de l’Industrie)

    Outdoor presentation of samples to the HSC (Sports Utility Vehicles, parked on the street in front of the WCO headquarters, rue de l’Industrie)

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  • First edition of the Harmonized System Commodity Data Base

    First edition of the Harmonized System Commodity Data Base

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  • During the 20th session of the HSC, held in November 1997, the 10th anniversary of the HS was celebrated.

    During the 20th session of the HSC, held in November 1997, the 10th anniversary of the HS was celebrated.

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  • Lors de la 20ème session d CSH, tenue en novembre 1997, le 10ème anniversaire du SH est célébré.

    Lors de la 20ème session d CSH, tenue en novembre 1997, le 10ème anniversaire du SH est célébré.

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