Standard Classification of Transported Goods

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ECS-001836",
  "term": "Standard Classification of Transported Goods",
  "field": "Economic statistics",
  "definition": "The SCTG coding system was developed jointly by agencies of the United States and Canadian governments based on the Harmonized Commodity Description and Coding System (Harmonized System) to address statistical needs in regard to products transported. The SCTG employs a five-digit numbering system, the structure of which is hierarchical consisting of four levels. .",
  "abbreviation": "SCTG",
  "see_also": [
    "Commodity",
    "Commodity Flow Survey"
  ],
  "references": [
    "U.S. Census Bureau Glossary"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/economic-statistics/standard-classification-of-transported-goods/"
}