Defining a product item's classifications

You can set up codes and classifications necessary for shipping an item. The fields within this screen can be entered as free form text or classification hierarchies can be created so that the values of the fields can be selected from a list of predefined values.

About this task

For more information about classifications and classic at ion hierarchies, see Defining classifications.

To set up an item's classifications:

Procedure

  1. In the Item Details window, choose the Classifications tab.
  2. Enter information in the applicable fields. Refer to Table 1 for field value descriptions.
    Table 1. Classifications tab.

    Classifications field value descriptions
    Field Description
    Standard Classification
    Harmonized Code Enter the item's harmonized code. If the classification purpose has been defined for the purpose definition ‘Harmonized Code', the Search icon displays. Click it to display the classification definition that it has been bound to.
    Schedule B Code Enter the item's schedule B code. If the classification purpose has been defined for the purpose definition ‘Schedule B Code', the Search icon displays. Click it to display the classification definition that it has been bound to.
    Commodity Code Enter the item's commodity code. If the classification purpose has been defined for the purpose definition ‘Commodity Code', the Search icon displays. Click it to display the classification definition that it has been bound to.
    NMFC Code Enter the item's National Motor Freight Code. If the classification purpose has been defined for the purpose definition ‘NMFC Code', the Search icon displays. Click it to display the classification definition that it has been bound to.
    ECCN Number Enter the item's Export Commodity Control Number. If the classification purpose has been defined for the purpose definition ‘EECN Number', the Search icon displays. Click it to display the classification definition that it has been bound to.
    NAICS Code Enter the item's North American Industry Classification System code. If the classification purpose has been defined for the purpose definition ‘NAICS Code', the Search icon displays. Click it to display the classification definition that it has been bound to.
    UNSPSC Enter the item's United Nations Standard Product and Services Code. If the classification purpose has been defined for the purpose definition ‘UNSPC, the Search icon displays. Click it to display the classification definition that it has been bound to.
    NMFC Class The National Motor Freight Code Class of the item.
    Tax Product Code Enter the item's tax product code.
    Cost Posting Classification The Cost Posting Classification of the item.
    Hazardous Material Class Enter the item's hazardous material class. If the classification purpose has been defined for the purpose definition 'HazmatClass', the Search icon displays. Click to display the classification definition that it has been bound to.
    Is Hazardous Item If the hazardous material class is a valid hazmat compliance entry, when you click the Save icon, this check box is automatically selected to indicate that the item is a hazardous item.

    Select the check box, if applicable.

    Note:
    • You can configure sourcing rules that are specific to Hazmat classes by using Item classifications.
    • You can define whether a specific carrier service can ship hazardous materials by setting the CAN_SHIP_HAZMAT value to Y.

      A container is considered to be Hazmat if any of the items in it are marked as a hazardous item.
    Model Enter the model number of the item.
    Organizational Classification
    Product Line Enter the product line as per your business practices. If the classification purpose has been defined for the purpose definition ‘Product Line', the Search icon displays. Click it to display the classification definition that it has been bound to.
    Item Type Enter the item type as per your business practices. If the classification purpose has been defined for the purpose definition ‘Item Type', the Search icon displays. Click it to display the classification definition that it has been bound to.
    Operational Classification
    Storage Type Enter the item's storage code. The storage code indicates any special attributes of the item that may require it to be stored at a certain location in a warehouse. If the classification purpose has been defined for the purpose definition ‘Storage Type', the Search icon displays. Click it to display the classification definition that it has been bound to.
    Picking Type This field is not used in this version.
    Velocity Code Enter the item's velocity code. The velocity code indicates the item's turn over rate in a warehouse.
    Operational Configuration Complete This field is not used in this version.
    Hazmat Information This panel displays when a value is entered in the Hazardous Material Class field and the Is Hazardous Item checkbox is selected.

    If the value entered in the Hazardous Material Class field is valid, then the Hazmat Information panel displays with values populated.

    If the value entered in Hazardous Material Class field is invalid, then the Hazmat Information panel displays with blank values.
    Symbols Indicates the hazmat symbol of the hazardous item.
    Proper Shipping Name The proper shipping name or description of the hazardous item.
    Hazard Class The item's hazard class.
    UN Number This is a four-digit number, which identifies hazardous items (such as explosives and poisonous materials) of commercial importance. This numbering scheme is widely used in international commerce. For instance, to label the contents of shipping containers.
    Packing Group Indicates the degree of danger of a hazardous item within its hazard class or division, and the type of packaging required for the item. The valid values are: Packing Group I - high danger, Packing Group II - medium danger, Packing Group III - Low danger.
    Label Code The label code of the hazardous item.
    Special Provisions Special provisions to be provided for shipping the hazardous item.
    Exception The packing exception for shipping the hazardous item.