HS & HTS Code Directory
Every Harmonized System code, organised the way customs reads them: 21 sections, 96 chapters and 5,612 six-digit codes with official descriptions. Search by product name or code.
- 21
- Sections
- 96
- Chapters
- 1,228
- Headings
- 5,612
- 6-digit codes
Section I · Chapters 01–05
Live Animals & Animal Products
Live animals, meat, fish, dairy and other products of animal origin.
Section II · Chapters 06–14
Vegetable Products
Plants, vegetables, fruit, nuts, coffee, tea, cereals, seeds and flours.
- 06Trees and other plants, live; bulbs, roots and the like; cut flowers…
- 07Vegetables and certain roots and tubers; edible
- 08Fruit and nuts, edible; peel of citrus fruit or melons
- 09Coffee, tea, mate and spices
- 10Cereals
- 11Products of the milling industry; malt, starches, inulin, wheat gluten
- 12Oil seeds and oleaginous fruits; miscellaneous grains, seeds and fruit,…
- 13Lac; gums, resins and other vegetable saps and extracts
- 14Vegetable plaiting materials; vegetable products not elsewhere…
Section III · Chapter 15
Fats & Oils
Animal and vegetable fats, oils, waxes and their cleavage products.
Section IV · Chapters 16–24
Foodstuffs, Beverages & Tobacco
Prepared food and drink — sugar, cocoa, beverages, spirits, vinegar and tobacco.
- 16Meat, fish, crustaceans, molluscs or other aquatic invertebrates, or…
- 17Sugars and sugar confectionery
- 18Cocoa and cocoa preparations
- 19Preparations of cereals, flour, starch or milk; pastrycooks' products
- 20Preparations of vegetables, fruit, nuts or other parts of plants
- 21Miscellaneous edible preparations
- 22Beverages, spirits and vinegar
- 23Food industries, residues and wastes thereof; prepared animal fodder
- 24Tobacco and manufactured tobacco substitutes; products, whether or not…
Section V · Chapters 25–27
Mineral Products
Salt, sulphur, earths, stone, ores, mineral fuels and mineral oils.
Section VI · Chapters 28–38
Chemical Products
Inorganic and organic chemicals, pharmaceuticals, fertilisers, paints and cosmetics.
- 28Inorganic chemicals; organic and inorganic compounds of precious…
- 29Organic chemicals
- 30Pharmaceutical products
- 31Fertilizers
- 32Tanning or dyeing extracts; tannins and their derivatives; dyes,…
- 33Essential oils and resinoids; perfumery, cosmetic or toilet preparations
- 34Soap, organic surface-active agents; washing, lubricating, polishing or…
- 35Albuminoidal substances; modified starches; glues; enzymes
- 36Explosives; pyrotechnic products; matches; pyrophoric alloys; certain…
- 37Photographic or cinematographic goods
- 38Chemical products n.e.c.
Section VII · Chapters 39–40
Plastics & Rubber
Plastics, rubber and articles made of them, from raw polymers to tyres.
Section VIII · Chapters 41–43
Hides, Skins & Leather
Raw hides, leather, furskins, saddlery, handbags and travel goods.
Section IX · Chapters 44–46
Wood & Wood Products
Wood, charcoal, cork and articles of straw or basketware.
Section X · Chapters 47–49
Pulp, Paper & Print
Wood pulp, paper, paperboard, printed books and newspapers.
Section XI · Chapters 50–63
Textiles & Apparel
Silk, wool, cotton, man-made fibres, fabrics, carpets and clothing.
- 50Silk
- 51Wool, fine or coarse animal hair; horsehair yarn and woven fabric
- 52Cotton
- 53Vegetable textile fibres; paper yarn and woven fabrics of paper yarn
- 54Man-made filaments; strip and the like of man-made textile materials
- 55Man-made staple fibres
- 56Wadding, felt and nonwovens, special yarns; twine, cordage, ropes and…
- 57Carpets and other textile floor coverings
- 58Fabrics; special woven fabrics, tufted textile fabrics, lace,…
- 59Textile fabrics; impregnated, coated, covered or laminated; textile…
- 60Fabrics; knitted or crocheted
- 61Apparel and clothing accessories; knitted or crocheted
- 62Apparel and clothing accessories; not knitted or crocheted
- 63Textiles, made up articles; sets; worn clothing and worn textile…
Section XII · Chapters 64–67
Footwear & Headgear
Footwear, headgear, umbrellas, walking sticks and prepared feathers.
Section XIII · Chapters 68–70
Stone, Ceramics & Glass
Articles of stone, plaster, cement, ceramics and glass.
Section XIV · Chapter 71
Gems & Precious Metals
Pearls, precious stones, precious metals, jewellery and coin.
Section XV · Chapters 72–83
Base Metals
Iron, steel, copper, aluminium, other base metals and articles thereof.
- 72Iron and steel
- 73Iron or steel articles
- 74Copper and articles thereof
- 75Nickel and articles thereof
- 76Aluminium and articles thereof
- 78Lead and articles thereof
- 79Zinc and articles thereof
- 80Tin; articles thereof
- 81Metals; n.e.c., cermets and articles thereof
- 82Tools, implements, cutlery, spoons and forks, of base metal; parts…
- 83Metal; miscellaneous products of base metal
Section XVI · Chapters 84–85
Machinery & Electrical
Machinery, mechanical appliances, electrical and electronic equipment.
Section XVII · Chapters 86–89
Vehicles & Transport
Railway stock, road vehicles, aircraft, ships and transport equipment.
Section XVIII · Chapters 90–92
Instruments & Clocks
Optical, photographic, measuring and medical instruments, clocks and musical instruments.
Section XIX · Chapter 93
Arms & Ammunition
Arms, ammunition and their parts and accessories.
Section XX · Chapters 94–96
Miscellaneous Manufactures
Furniture, lighting, toys, games, sports equipment and other manufactured articles.
Section XXI · Chapter 97
Art & Antiques
Works of art, collectors' pieces and antiques.
How an HS code is built
Every code reads from general to specific. Take 0901.21, roasted, caffeinated coffee: chapter 09 covers coffee, tea and spices; heading 0901 narrows to coffee; subheading 0901.21 pins down roasted, not decaffeinated. Those six digits are identical in every country.
Countries then append their own digits: the US 10-digit HTS for imports, Schedule B for exports, the EU's 8-digit CN, which set the exact duty rate and statistical reporting for that market.
First 6 digits: harmonised worldwide (WCO) · further digits: country-specific
More free references
Descriptions follow the WCO Harmonized System six-digit nomenclature. Classification depends on a product's material, function and processing, and national extensions differ by country, so always confirm the final code with your customs broker or national tariff authority before filing. Once your goods ship by sea, track the container on Panvaya for live status and ETA.
HS & HTS Code FAQ
What is an HS code?
An HS (Harmonized System) code is a standardized numerical code used worldwide to classify traded goods. It is maintained by the World Customs Organization (WCO) and used by more than 200 countries for customs duties, trade statistics and rules of origin. The first six digits are identical everywhere: two digits for the chapter, two for the heading and two for the subheading.
What is the difference between HS, HTS and Schedule B codes?
All three start from the same six WCO digits. An HS code is the international 6-digit base. An HTS (Harmonized Tariff Schedule) code adds 2–4 country-specific digits used for imports, for example the 10-digit US HTS. Schedule B is the 10-digit code the US uses for export declarations. So one product typically has one 6-digit HS code but different national extensions depending on country and direction of trade.
How do I find the right HS code for my product?
Start by searching a plain product word above (for example "coffee" or "footwear"), open the matching chapter and narrow down from heading to subheading. Codes are organised from raw materials to finished goods. For dutiable or regulated products, confirm the final classification with your customs broker or national tariff database, because the correct code depends on material, function and processing.
How often do HS codes change?
The WCO revises the Harmonized System roughly every five years, and HS 2022 is the current edition. Countries update their national tariff schedules (HTS, Schedule B and equivalents) more frequently, sometimes annually, but the 6-digit structure changes only with each WCO edition.
Why does the HS code matter for my shipment?
The HS code drives the duty rate, taxes, licensing requirements, restrictions and trade statistics for your goods. It appears on commercial invoices, customs declarations and bills of lading. A wrong code can mean overpaid duty, customs delays, fines or seized cargo, so classification is worth getting right before you ship.
Are HS codes the same in every country?
The first six digits are harmonised across all WCO member countries. Beyond six digits each country adds its own subdivisions (8 to 13 digits) for tariff and statistical purposes, so always check the destination country's full national code when calculating landed cost.