Harmonized System code (HS code)
An HS code is a product number from the Harmonized System, which customs authorities worldwide use to classify goods.
The first six digits are the same in every country and each country adds more digits for its own tariff.
- Code
- HS code
- Also called
- Tariff code, HTS code, Commodity code
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