Harmonized System (HS) Code

The Harmonized System (HS) Code is an internationally standardized nomenclature for classifying traded products. The World Customs Organization developed this system to facilitate international trade.

The HS Code categorizes products using a six-digit identification code. The first two digits represent the product’s chapter, the next two indicate the heading, and the last two specify the subheading. For example, Chapter 84 covers machinery and mechanical appliances, headings like 84.07 categorize engines, while subheadings like 84.07.10 specify spark-ignition reciprocating engines.

Common uses of HS Codes include customs tariffs, trade statistics, and freight documentation.