Opening the Chartered Institute’s 2025 ‘Commodity Code Advent Calendar’

December has arrived and excitement is now building as we look forward to the Christmas break.

The Chartered Institute of Export & International Trade is once again getting into the festive spirit by opening a treat every day in its advent calendar.

But, as was the case last year, we’ve again gotten our calendar from St Nick’s, a Lapland-based fast parcel operator.

“Our digital ‘Commodity Code Advent Calendar’ may not include chocolates or other gifts, but it does contain key data for businesses that are importing or exporting such festive goods this December,” said St Nick’s customs and trade specialist, and lead elf, Lyn Dewsbury.

Each (working) day, we’ll open up the code that a trader may need to use for classifying their different festive goods.

So not only are we getting a fab surprise each day, we’re also ensuring our Christmas consignments are compliant.

Merry Christmas!

This article is for educational and entertainment purposes only. It does not constitute legal advice on any of the commodities included.

19 December: Gingerbread house kit made of biscuits – 19059045

18 December: Stuffing dry mix – 2103909089

17 December: Box of chocolates – 180690190

16 December: Turkey oven glove – 63049200

15 December: Christmas crackers – 9505109000

14 December: Myrrh – 1301900000

14 December: Christmas gift box (wrapped) - 4819200000

12 December: Frankincense – 3301299100 

11 December: Gold (non-monetary powder) – 7108110000

10 December: Inflatable Santa – 39269097 

9 December: Candles – 3406000000

5 December: Christmas cards – 4909000000 

4 December: Mulled wine spice pack – 09109999 

3 December: Santa hat – 65050090

2 December: LED Christmas lights – 94054239

1 December: Chocolate advent calendar – 18069090