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title: "How to import products into the correct article classifications?"
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# How to import products into the correct article classifications?

To import products with the correct classifications during an Exchange Excel import, the code/external code of the lowest classification must be known and added to the Excel document in a column. For example, to import products in the classification below, the code of the classification **houtskoolbarbecues 18100** is needed. In this case, it is **18100** (image 1). These can be found via administration -> product classifications. **Barbecues BA** - **Coal barbecues BAHO** -> **houtskoolbarbecues 18100**

![](https://cdn.document360.io/9cfe1b80-9c32-4b2a-9328-1df667cdd950/Images/Documentation/image-1774366232728.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-10-28T04%3A32%3A32Z&se=2026-10-28T05%3A32%3A32Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=xghg5vhIg5fU9WAicuk%2BEjf6RH894S96yAZiaFjWexI%3D)

Below is an example of a simple Excel document with the classifications listed.

![](https://cdn.document360.io/9cfe1b80-9c32-4b2a-9328-1df667cdd950/Images/Documentation/image-1774366400796.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-10-28T04%3A32%3A32Z&se=2026-10-28T05%3A32%3A32Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=xghg5vhIg5fU9WAicuk%2BEjf6RH894S96yAZiaFjWexI%3D)

During the import, only the column needs to be assigned as the "Smart classification 3 code". If this is known, RetailVista also knows what classification 1 and 2 should be.

![](https://cdn.document360.io/9cfe1b80-9c32-4b2a-9328-1df667cdd950/Images/Documentation/image-1714116999569.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-10-28T04%3A32%3A32Z&se=2026-10-28T05%3A32%3A32Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=xghg5vhIg5fU9WAicuk%2BEjf6RH894S96yAZiaFjWexI%3D)This way, existing products can also be easily placed in the correct classifications. Make an export of the desired products via start -> products -> export products and adjust the classification code or add a column with the correct classification.