Understanding Product
Classification Standards
A simple guide to UNSPSC, GPC, ETIM, eCl@ss, HS codes, GTIN, and other classification systems.
Hierarchical systems for organizing products and services
4 standardsInternational systems for customs, duties, and trade compliance
3 standardsUnique codes for identifying specific products and packages
2 standardsSpecialized classification for specific sectors
3 standardsUnicode-Inspired Semantic Classification
Advanced multi-dimensional classification layers that go beyond standard taxonomies. Drawing inspiration from Unicode's robust character classification system, Tawseef offers sophisticated semantic classification properties exclusively as part of our Full-Service offering.
General Category Analogue
Entity Type Classification
Classify products into entity types: Core Product, Accessory, Consumable, Service, Digital Asset. Plus Functionality Category and Lifecycle Status.
Script/Block Analogue
Domain & Geographic Grouping
Organize products by Industry Domain (Automotive, Aerospace, Healthcare) and Geographic Block (Europe, Americas, APAC, MEA).
Age Property Analogue
Version & Lifecycle Tracking
Track Data Origination Version, Record Refresh Age, and Technology Generation. Supports lifecycle management.
Decomposition Analogue
Normalization State
Track items through Raw, Partially-normalised, and Fully-normalised states. Mirrors Unicode normalization forms.
Boundary Property Analogue
Product Hierarchy & Boundaries
Define Package Boundary, Hierarchy Level (SKU, Family, Platform, Portfolio), and Connectivity for PIM/EAM systems.
Deprecated Property Analogue
Status & Validity Classification
Mark Product Status (Active, Superseded, Discontinued), Information Validity, and Compliance state.
Quick Comparison
| Standard | Type | Scope | Geography | Complexity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNSPSC | Taxonomy | All Products + Services | Global | Medium |
| GS1 GPC | Taxonomy | Retail/CPG | Global | Medium |
| ETIM | Taxonomy | Electrical/HVAC | Europe | High |
| eCl@ss | Taxonomy | Industrial/MRO | Global | High |
| HS Codes | Trade | Physical Goods | Global | High |
| GTIN | Identifier | Trade Items | Global | Low |
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