Description and Coding Systemâ (âHarmonized Systemâ or simply the âHSâ).2 It went. into effect internationally on January 1, 1988, with the entry into force of the. International Convention on the Harmonized Commodity Description and Coding. System (âHarmonized System Conventionâ) to which the Harmonized System is.
A secured debt or secured claim is one where the lender has some sort of collateral. A car loan or home mortgage would be the most common examples, but other debts may be secured as well, especially in business settings.
A lien is a claim on property to ensure payment of a debt. When you borrow money to purchase a car, the lender files a lien on the vehicle with the state to insure that if the loan defaults, the lender can take the car. When the debt is fully repaid, a release of the lien is provided by the lender.