HS Code Finder

The HS Code (Harmonized System Code) is an international standardized product classification system established by the World Customs Organization (WCO), using numerical codes to identify goods for duty rate determination, trade statistics, and customs regulation application. Most countries' tariff schedules are built on HS codes, and incorrect code usage carries significant risks including duty assessment differences, fines, and customs delays. Products must be accurately classified based on material, use, function, and processing level.

A tariff (customs duty) is a tax charged when goods cross a border, usually levied by the importing country on imports. The rate depends on the item (HS code) and origin, and it feeds directly into the buyer's final landed cost.

Customs clearance is the process of declaring goods to customs as they cross a border and obtaining import/export approval through inspection and duty payment. It happens on both the export and import sides, and delays here affect the whole delivery timeline.

A Certificate of Origin (C/O) is a document that officially certifies the country where a product was manufactured, used for applying customs benefits, meeting import regulation compliance, and fulfilling origin marking requirements. It's a mandatory document for FTA preferential tariff application, and some countries may restrict imports or impose high tariffs without a general C/O. Origin documentation is subject to customs verification, so accurate information must be recorded.

A Free Trade Agreement (FTA) is a pact between countries to reduce or remove tariffs and trade barriers. Between member countries, duties on specific goods are cut or eliminated, which directly affects export price competitiveness.