Is HS-6 the same in every country?

Yes. HS-6 is harmonised globally. Countries then add national digits (for example US HTS, India ITC-HS, EU TARIC/CN) for duty and reporting.

Should I classify by product name or product details?

Always classify by the legal text and product details, not only marketing names. Material, processing state, function, and packaging can change the correct code.

HS code directory hub

Q: How do I find the right HS code for my product?

Start with the chapter list, open the closest HS-4 heading, then compare HS-6 lines for product form, material, and end-use. Use the HS lookup with a detailed product description and confirm with notes and your national tariff.

Start by choosing your classification depth: HS-2 for broad product family, HS-4 for heading comparison, or HS-6 for final global line selection before country-specific extensions.

Pick your level

Use the level that matches how specific you are right now: chapter for broad scope, heading for comparison, and HS-6 for final global line selection.

HS-2

Chapters (01-97)

Start with broad product family scope before narrowing to headings and subheadings.

Browse HS-2 chapters

HS-4

Headings

Compare heading wording and exclusions before you commit to an HS-6 line.

Browse HS-4 headings

HS-6

Subheadings

Use the global 6-digit line as your base, then map to HTS/ITC-HS/TARIC.

Browse HS-6 pathways

Quick classification answers

Fast guidance for common decisions before you open a chapter or heading page.

How do I quickly narrow to the right chapter?

Start with the product's main material and function. Use that to pick the closest HS-2 chapter, then open HS-4 headings in that chapter to narrow scope.

When two headings look similar, what should I check first?

Check product composition, processing state, and end-use wording. Small differences in legal text often decide the correct heading.

Should I stop at HS-6?

Use HS-6 as the global base, then map it to your country's schedule (US HTS, India ITC-HS, EU TARIC) before filing.

Popular search themes

Practical answers to the classification questions traders ask most often.

What does n.e.c. mean in HS codes?

n.e.c. means 'not elsewhere classified'. Use it only after confirming your product does not fit a more specific heading or subheading in the same chapter.

How do I find the right HS code for my product?

Start from the product's material and function, narrow by chapter and heading text, then compare nearby HS-6 lines with legal notes before filing.

How do I determine the correct HS code for my shipment?

Classify the product itself (not invoice label only), verify composition and use-case details, and then map HS-6 to your country schedule.

How to classify cotton yarn for import?

Check fibre composition, yarn form, and blend percentages first. Those details usually decide which heading/subheading line applies.

How to determine the correct HS-6 code?

Compare adjacent subheading wording under the same HS-4 heading. Pick the closest legal text match before applying national extension digits.

How to classify unexposed photographic film?

Begin from chapter scope, then review heading lines for film type/use and whether the product description matches that technical category.