Tavararyhmät
Tavararyhmät are standardized categories used to group goods according to their nature, use, or market. In Finland they are used by both authorities and businesses to facilitate statistical reporting, taxation, customs, procurement, and inventory management. By organizing products into well-defined groups, tavararyhmät help aggregate data consistently and enable comparability over time and across organizations.
Classification and codes typically follow a hierarchical structure with broad main groups that are subdivided into
Typical categories often cover broad sectors such as foods and beverages; textiles and clothing; chemicals and
Uses and benefits include enabling consistent data collection, tariff classification, VAT and customs reporting, and budget
Limitations include varying schemes across domains and countries, ongoing updates to standards, and the need for