Standard International Trade Classification
The Standard International Trade Classification (SITC), Revision 3, is the standard classification for the reporting of international trade statistics. SITC revision 4 has been recently released and will be implemented in July of this year.
SITC provides detailed categories for the classification of commodities and is arranged in a hierarchy of five levels.
It has been developed by the United Nations and is compatible with other international classifications of industries and products.
A detailed structure and explanatory notes for this classification can be viewed through the United Nations website.
Last reviewed: Jun 3, 2008, Last modified: May 29, 2008
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