HS Code
A 6-digit product classification code used internationally, maintained by the World Customs Organization.
The Harmonized System (HS) code is a 6-digit international classification for traded goods, maintained by the World Customs Organization (WCO). Over 200 countries use the same first 6 digits to classify products. Beyond 6 digits, each country adds its own subdivisions: the US uses HTS (10 digits), the EU uses TARIC (10 digits). HS codes are organized into 21 Sections, 99 Chapters, and thousands of headings and subheadings.
Related terms
HTS Code
A 10-digit classification code that identifies a specific product in the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
TARIC Code
A 10-digit code used by EU customs to classify goods and determine applicable duties and measures.
Tariff Classification
The process of assigning the correct tariff code to imported goods based on their characteristics.