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HS Code Lookup — Harmonized System Search

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Section I
Live animals; animal products
Section II
Vegetable products
Section III
Animal or vegetable fats and oils and their cleavage products; prepared edible fats; animal or vegetable waxes
Section IV
Prepared foodstuffs; beverages, spirits and vinegar; tobacco and manufactured tobacco substitutes
Section V
Mineral products
Section VI
Products of the chemical or allied industries
Section VII
Plastics and articles thereof; rubber and articles thereof
Section VIII
Raw hides and skins, leather, furskins and articles thereof; saddlery and harness; travel goods, handbags and similar containers; articles of animal gut (other than silk-worm gut)
Section IX
Wood and articles of wood; wood charcoal; cork and articles of cork; manufactures of straw, of esparto or of other plaiting materials; basketware and wickerwork
Section X
Pulp of wood or of other fibrous cellulosic material; recovered (waste and scrap) paper or paperboard; paper and paperboard and articles thereof
Section XI
Textiles and textile articles
Section XII
Footwear, headgear, umbrellas, sun umbrellas, walking-sticks, seat-sticks, whips, riding-crops and parts thereof; prepared feathers and articles made therewith; artificial flowers; articles of human hair
Section XIII
Articles of stone, plaster, cement, asbestos, mica or similar materials; ceramic products; glass and glassware
Section XIV
Natural or cultured pearls, precious or semi-precious stones, precious metals, metals clad with precious metal and articles thereof; imitation jewellery; coin
Section XV
Base metals and articles of base metal
Section XVI
Machinery and mechanical appliances; electrical equipment; parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers, television image and sound recorders and reproducers, and parts and accessories of such articles
Section XVII
Vehicles, aircraft, vessels and associated transport equipment
Section XVIII
Optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, precision, medical or surgical instruments and apparatus; clocks and watches; musical instruments; parts and accessories thereof
Section XIX
Arms and ammunition; parts and accessories thereof
Section XX
Miscellaneous manufactured articles
Section XXI
Works of art, collectors' pieces and antiques

What Are HS Codes?

The Harmonized System (HS) is a standardised numerical system for classifying internationally traded products, maintained by the World Customs Organization (WCO). Over 200 countries use the HS as the basis for their customs tariffs and trade statistics.

The system classifies approximately 5,613 commodity groups using 6-digit codes, organised into 21 sections and 97 chapters. The first 6 digits are internationally harmonised — meaning code 090111 refers to the same product (unroasted, non-decaffeinated coffee) in every country in the world.

How HS Codes Are Structured

Example: Coffee
Section II— Vegetable Products
Chapter 09— Coffee, tea, maté and spices
Heading 0901— Coffee, whether or not roasted or decaffeinated
Subheading 090111— Coffee, not roasted, not decaffeinated

Sections (21, Roman numerals) → Chapters (97, 2-digit) → Headings (1,229, 4-digit) → Subheadings (5,613, 6-digit). Countries add digits beyond 6 for their own tariff schedules (UK uses 10 digits, US uses 10 digits, EU uses 8–10 digits).

Why HS Codes Matter

HS codes determine: customs duty rates, import/export restrictions, trade statistics, and regulatory compliance. Incorrect classification can result in wrong duty payments, customs delays, seized goods, or fines. Every commercial invoice for international trade must include the correct HS code.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many HS codes are there?
Approximately 5,613 at the international 6-digit level, organised into 97 chapters and 21 sections. The total number of codes across all levels (chapters, headings, and subheadings) is 6,940.
Are HS codes the same in every country?
The first 6 digits are internationally standardised by the World Customs Organization. Countries add their own digits beyond that for national tariff purposes. For example, the UK uses 10-digit commodity codes, and the US uses 10-digit HTS codes — but both start with the same 6-digit HS foundation.
What is the difference between HS, HTS, and CN codes?
HS (Harmonized System) is the international 6-digit base maintained by the WCO. HTS (Harmonized Tariff Schedule) is used by the US with 10 digits. CN (Combined Nomenclature) is used by the EU with 8 digits. All are built on the same 6-digit HS foundation.
How do I find the right HS code for my product?
Search by product description using the search tool above, or browse by section and chapter. For official classification rulings, consult your national customs authority — in the UK, use the UK Trade Tariff; in the US, use the USITC HTS.
How often do HS codes change?
The WCO updates the Harmonized System every 5 years. The current version is HS 2022. The next update (HS 2027) is scheduled for January 2027.
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HS code data sourced from UN Comtrade (HS 2022). Published under the Public Domain Dedication and License (PDDL). For official tariff classifications, always consult your national customs authority.