What is my HS Code?

Finding out how an FTA treats a particular product requires correct identification

In all free trade agreements, products are identified by a system known as the Harmonized Commodity Description and Coding System. This is commonly known as the Harmonized System and abbreviated to HS or HSCode.

The HS consists of around 5000 six-digit product categories. Typically, countries sub-divide these categories further to eight digits or more. This means that the first six digits of an HS code will be common for all countries, however the digits following this may not be the same in all countries even if your product is the same. Ultimately, it is the importing country customs authority that determines if a product is correctly classified and certified at the time it arrives at the border.

How to find out the HS Code applicable to your product?

In addition to looking up products by keyword search, you can also browse by category. To switch search modes, select the browse categories tab in the searchbar at the top of each page..

Searching or browsing product names or descriptions through the FTA Portal will reveal search results of possible matches. The search/browse results need to be reviewed carefully, since there are products with similar codes and descriptions, varying based on product characteristics and end uses.