Harmonized System (HS) codes are unique identifiers that classify shipping goods. The World Customs Organization created these codes to provide a common point of reference for most countries. This HS code lookup can help you identify the right codes for your products.
Personal Hygiene, Cosmetics and Supplements HS Codes
Personal hygiene products, cosmetics and supplements generally use the HS code heading 3304 or 3303.
1. Makeup HS Codes
Makeup HS codes include:
- Lip makeup: 33041000 is the HS code for lipstick, lip gloss, liners, plumpers, pencils, non-medicated lip balms and theatrical lip makeup preparations.
- Eye makeup: 33042000 is the HS code for waterproof eye shadows, regular eye shadows, mascaras, eye creams, eyeliners and eyebrow pencils.
- Powders: 33049100 encompasses compressed and non-compressed powders.
- Face and skin care preparation: HS code 330499 generally encompasses products such as sun tan products, sunscreen and similar skin preparations, excluding medicaments.
- Skin creams and lotions: 3304.99.5000 is the HS code for face and body products like moisturizing lotions and creams, facial toners, barrier creams, facial fresheners, skin toners, body and face masks and facial and body exfoliants.
2. HS Code for Shampoo
The heading 3305 refers to hair preparation products. The code 3305100000 represents shampoos.
Related hair product codes include:
- 3305300000: Hair lacquers
- 3305200000: Permanent straightening or waving preparations
- 3305900000: Other hair-related products
3. HS Code for Perfumes
Harmonized codes for perfumery compounds include:
- 330300: Toilet waters and perfumes without alcohol
- 3303001000: Flower or floral waters
- 3303003000: Perfumes and toilet waters containing alcohol
4. HS Code for Vitamins
Vitamins and vitamin derivative products generally use the heading 2936. HS codes to note include:
- 2936291000: Folic acid
- 29362916: Niacinamide and niacin
- 2936291610: Pharmaceutical-grade products
- 2936292000: Aromatic or modified aromatic products
- 2936295020: Vitamin D and derivatives
- 29362950: Biotin
5. HS Codes for Soap
The header 3401 refers to soaps in various forms, including molded pieces, bars, cakes and shapes. This header also encompasses organic surface-active preparations and products. These codes include:
- 34011: Organic surface-active products and soaps containing detergents or soaps for toilet use
- 34012000: Powders and liquid soaps
- 34012090: Organic surface-active products and soap preparations
- 34011941: Household soaps
HS Codes for Clothing, Apparel and Accessories
The header 4303 encompasses many clothing accessories, apparel articles and fur skin articles.
1. HS Code for Jeans
Denim jeans have varying codes, depending on the weight. The breakdown consists of the following:
- 5209420020: Blue denim weighing less than 225 kilograms
- 5209420040: Blue denim weighing more than 225 kilograms
- 5209420060: Other denim weighing less than 218 kilograms
- 5209420080: Other denim weighing more than 218 kilograms
2. HS Code for Hats
The type of hat you’re shipping alters the HS code. For instance, the header 6501 is for hat bodies, forms and hoods of felt without brims or shape blocks. The header 6502 is for plaited hats or those made with strip assembly without brims or shape blocks. Specific HS codes to note include:
- 6501003000: Hats for boys and men
- 650200200: Sewed hats
- 65020040: Hats without color or bleach
- 65020060: Colored or bleached hats
- 6502006030: Paper hats
- 6502009030: Hats using man-made fibers
3. Hoodie HS Code
For sweaters, waistcoats, pullovers, sweatshirts, vests and similar crocheted or knitted articles, use the heading 6110.
Wool articles use the code 61101100:
- 6110110015: Men’s articles
- 6110110025: Boys’ articles
- 6110110030: Women’s articles
- 6110110040: Girls’ articles
Cashmere articles include:
- 61101210: Men’s or boys’ sweaters
- 6110121020: Women’s or girls’ sweaters
- 6110121030: Men’s or boys’ vests
- 6110121040: Women’s or girls’ vests
Cotton article HS codes include:
- 6110201010: Men’s or boys’ articles
- 6110201020: Women’s or girls’ articles
- 6110201022: Men’s or boys’ vests
- 6110201024: Women’s or girls’ vests
4. HS Code for Shirts
Shirts such as tank tops, t-shirts, singlets and similar crocheted or knitted garments use the header 6109. The code 61091000 refers to cotton products. Other codes include:
- 6109100004: Crew or round neckline, all white, hemmed bottom and t-shirts for men and boys
- 6109100007: Singles for men and boys without trim, embroidery or pockets
- 6109100011: Thermal undershirts for men and boys
- 6109100018: Men’s tank tops and other singlets
- 6109100023: Boy’s tank tops and other singlets
- 6109100040: Women’s t-shirts
- 6109100045: Girl’s t-shirts
- 6109100060: Women’s tank tops
- 6109100065: Girls’ tank tops
5. HS Code for Women’s Boots and Footwear
The header 6403 encompasses footwear with outer soles of plastic, composition leather, leather, rubber or uppers of leather. Specific HS codes include:
- 64039110: Leather boots with rubber soles
- 64039120: Leather footwear with synthetic or plastic soles
- 6403123000: Welt footwear
- 6403195031: Women’s footwear with pigskin uppers
- 6403200000: Boots with leather outer soles and leather straps across the instep
- 6403511100: Boots with a wood platform or base without an inner sole or metal toe-cap protection
6. Jewelry HS Code
Jewelry articles use the header 7113. Silver articles of jewelry use 711311, and articles using other precious metals use 711319. Other codes include:
- 7113111000: Silver cable, curb, rope and chain articles in continuous lengths
- 7113112000: Jewelry valued at less than $18 per dozen parts or pieces
- 7113191000 Non-silver cable, rope, chain or curb jewelry produced in continuous lengths
- 7113192100: Gold rope jewelry
- 7113192500: Gold mixed link articles
- 7113193000: Gold parts and clasps
- 7113195021: Standard platinum neck chains and necklaces
- 7113195025: Standard platinum rings
- 7113195030: Standard platinum earrings
7. Socks HS Code
The header 6115 refers to hosiery, including tights, pantyhose, stockings, compression hosiery and socks. Specific codes to note include:
- 6115100500: Surgical stockings or pantyhose with graduated compression
- 6115103000: Cotton articles
- 6115104000: Articles with synthetic fibers
- 6115105500: Articles with artificial fibers
- 6115106000: Articles using other textile materials
8. HS Code for Backpacks
Backpacks generally fall into the category of articles of leather relating to saddlery and harnesses, travel goods and similar containers. These backpack products use the code 4202923120.
9. Belt HS Codes
Bandoliers and belts use the HS code 4203300000, whether the article does or does not have buckles.
10. HS Codes for Dresses
The header 6204 encompasses many types of dress. Specific codes include:
- 62044100: Dresses of fine animal hair or wool
- 620442: Cotton dresses
- 62044200: Hand-printed dresses using the batik method
- 62044300: Synthetic fiber dresses
- 62044400: Artificial fiber dresses
- 620449: Dresses using other textile materials
- 62044910: Dresses utilizing silk or silk waste
11. HS Code for Apparel Items and Accessories
Additional apparel items and accessory HS code information include:
- Glasses: Protective non-protective eyewear such as glasses and goggles use the header 9004.
- Watches: The 9101 header encompasses watches, but specific codes vary for different displays and power systems.
- Gloves: Crocheted and knitted gloves use the header 6116, while leather gloves use the header 4203.
- Scarves: Scarves use the header 6214, but specific codes vary depending on material type.
Electronics HS Codes
Electronics are a very broad spectrum in the HS system. Codes often vary depending on power sources, portability and several other factors.
1. Laptop HS Code
The harmonized code for laptop accessories and devices is 8471320. Some related codes include:
- 84713010: Personal computers
- 8471300100: Data processing machines with a keyboard, display and central processing unit
- 8471410000: Portable touchscreen computers
2. Camera HS Code
9007 and 8525 are the most common headers for various camera types. 9007 typically encompasses cinematographic projectors and cameras as well as their parts and accessories. Specific codes to note include:
- 85269200: Digital cameras
- 900211: Photographic reducers and enlargers
- 852581: High-speed video camera recorders, television cameras and digital cameras
- 852582: Radiation-tolerant or radiation-hardened digital cameras, television cameras and video recorders
- 8528894000: Still image cameras
- 8525892000: Studio cameras, excluding portable cameras and shoulder cameras
3. HS Codes for Sensors
Many sensors use the header 9031, but there are some variations. Specific sensors and their codes include:
- 90318000: Electric sensors for appliances and machines, with 90329000 for parts and accessories
- 85365090: Inductive sensor
- 90303390 or 90308990: Digital sensors
- 85437012: Metal detectors
- 90319000: Vibration sensor
- 90318000: Surface sensor
- 90279090: Presence sensor
Note: Presence sensors can have several HS codes.
4. LED Lights HS Code
LED light modules use the code 8539510000.
5. HS Codes for Circuit Boards
Circuit board information is in Chapter 85. The following are key codes:
- 85340090: Bare rigid boards without components
- 85349010: Multilayer boards with three or more layers
- 85240011: Flexible boards with at least one pattern layer
- 85177090: Assembled boards containing components
- 85176290: Assembled boards with high-value components
- 84733090: Board assemblies loaded into electric casings or housings
6. Cable HS Code
Cables, wires and insulated electric conductors use the header 8544. Specific cable and insulated wire codes include:
- 85442000: Coaxial cables and conductors
- 85443000: Ignition wiring sets for ships, aircraft and vehicles
- 854442: Wires and cables with fitted connectors
- 85444210: Cables and wires with fitted modular telephone connectors
- 854460: Electric conductors exceeding 1,000 volts
- 8544700000: Optical fiber cables
7. Battery HS Codes
Headers 8506 and 8507 are the most common codes for various batteries. 8506 generally encompasses primary batteries and cells such as alkaline cells, lithium batteries and non-rechargeable batteries. Header 8607 is for electric batteries, separators and related parts.
- 850710: Starting piston lead-acid storage batteries
- 850730: Storage batteries containing nickel-cadmium
- 850750: Nickel-metal hydride batteries
- 850760: Lithium-ion batteries
- 850780: Other storage batteries
- 850790: Related battery parts
8. HS Codes for Cell Phones
Telephone sets use the heading 8517. These sets can include smartphones and other phones for wireless or cellular networks. Specific telephone sets use various HS codes:
- 8517110000: Line telephone with cordless headsets
- 8517130000: Smartphones
- 8517140020: Radio telephones for motor vehicles
- 8517140050: Other radio telephones
9. Computer Keyboard HS Code
The header 8471 refers to automatic data processing units and machines, including keyboards. The specific HS code for keyboards is 8471602000.
10. HS Code for Compact Discs
Optical discs use the code 8519813010.
Machinery and Parts Codes
There are many HS codes for machinery and parts products. These products fulfill needs in various industries, including automotive, aircraft, machinery, power supply and more.
1. Aircraft Parts HS Code
Aircraft parts generally depend on the part type and take-off weight. Spacecraft, aircraft and related parts products begin with 88. Some examples include:
- 88010000: Hang gliders, balloons, gliders, dirigibles
- 8802110115: Military helicopters
- 8802200140: Single-engine airplanes
- 8802200150: Multiple-engine airplanes
- 8802400120: Military aircraft cargo transports
- 8802400160: Non-military aircraft cargo transports
- 8802400140: Passenger transports
- 8802603000: Communication satellites
- 8804000000: Parachutes
- 8805100000: Aircraft launching gear
- 8805210000: Simulators and parts relating to air combat
- 8806210000: Aircraft to carry passengers with a take-off weight of less than 250 grams
- 8806220000: Aircraft to carry passengers with take-off weight between 250 grams and 7 kilograms
- 8806230000: Aircraft to carry passengers with take-off weight between 7 kilograms and 25 kilograms
- 8806240000: Aircraft to carry passengers with take-off weight between 25 kilograms and 150 kilograms
2. HS Code for Machinery Parts
Machinery parts utilize multiple headers, typically depending on part compatibility with other parts and products on the HS code list. For example, header 8431 refers to parts suitable for the machinery utilizing headers 8425 through 8430. Within these headers is information regarding machinery, including winches, pulley tackles, hoists, ship cranes, mobile lifting frames, cable cranes, straddle carriers, handling machinery, levelers, scrapes, bulldozers and more. Parts compatible with these machines include:
- 84313100: Passenger or freight elevators
- 8431390010: Elevators and conveyors
- 8431390050: Oil and gas machinery
- 8431390070: Woodland handling equipment
- 84314100: Grabs, grips, shovels and buckets
- 8431410020: Shovel attachments
- 8431410040: Clamshell attachments
- 8431410060: Dragline buckets
- 8431420000: Angledozer or bulldozer blades
- 8431434000: Offshore natural gas and oil drilling
- 8431438020: Tool joints forged and non-forged
- 8431438040: Drill pipes with fitted tool joints
- 8431491060: Mobile lifting frames, trucks with cranes and straddle carriers
- 84314990005: Backhoe attachments
- 8431499010: Front loader attachments
- 8431499015: Rooters and rippers
- 8431499045: Scraper bows
- 8431499055: Cast axle housings
- 8431499050: Track links
- 8431499081: Steel forgings
3. HS Code for Automobile Parts
The auto parts HS code begins with the header 8708. Specific codes to note include:
- 870810: Bumpers and bumper parts
- 8708106010: Stampings
- 8708103020: Steel stampings
- 8708103030: Aluminum stampings
- 8708210000: Safety belts
- 87072200: Windscreens and windshields for front and rear
- 8708291500: Door assemblies
- 8708301010: Mounted brake linings
- 87083050: Brake drums
- 8708305040: Brake rotors
- 8708501110: Drive axles
- 8708501150: Non-driving axles
- 8708700500: Road wheels
- 8708806510: Beam hanger brackets
- 870891: Radiators and radiator parts
- 870892: Exhaust and muffler pipes
- 870893: Clutches and related parts
- 870894: Steer wheels, columns and boxes
- 8708947510: Steering shaft assemblies
- 8708950500: Airbag inflators and modules
- 8708995500: Vibration control products with rubber
- 8708998105: Brake hoses containing plastics and fittings
- 8708998130: Slide-in campers
- 8708998160: Cable traction devices
4. Power Supply HS Code
The header 8504 is the general code for static converters, electrical transformers and inductors. Specific codes include:
- 850440: Static converters
- 85044010: Electric inverters
- 85044060: Power supplies for data processing machines
- 8504409540: Power supplies exceeding 500 W
- 85044090: Other power supplies
5. Bearing HS Codes
Ball bearings use the code 848210. Specific codes are as follows:
- 84821010: Bearings with integral shafts
- 8482101040: Bearings with an outside diameter of less than 30 millimeters
- 8482105004: Unground bearings
- 8482105008: Thrust bearings
- 8482105012: Linear bearings
- 8482105016: Flanged bearings
- 8482105032: Full-capacity radial bearings
- 8482105060: Double-row ball bearings
6. HS Code for Valves and Screws
Valves for pneumatic or oleohydraulic transmissions use the code 84812000. Specific valves have unique codes:
- 8481200010: Manual
- 8481200020: Solenoid
- 8481200040: Flow control
The HS code heading for screws is 7318. Common codes include:
- 731811: Coach screws
- 73181400: Self-tapping screws
- 73181110: Machine screws
7. Gasket HS Code
Gaskets and other seals use the HS code 401693. Specific products and codes are:
- 4016931010: O-rings
- 4016931020: Oil seals
- 4016931050: Other gaskets, washers and seals
8. HS Codes for Motorcycle Parts
Motorcycles and moped use the code 87141000. Related codes include:
- 8714100010: Seats and saddles
- 8714100020: Wheels
- 8714100050: Related goods
9. Pump HS Code
Pumps use the code 84138100. Specific types include:
- 8413810020: Turbine pumps
- 8413810030: Household water systems, windmill pump and self-contained pumps
- 8413810040: Other types of pumps
HS Codes Directory for Food
The Harmonized System generally dedicates code to food items to determine supply chain advantages, admissibility and compliance.
1. Candy HS Codes
Header 1704 encompasses candy containing confectionery sugar but not containing cocoa. Specific codes include:
- 1704100000: Sugar-coated and non-sugar-coated gum
- 1704901000: Candied nuts
- 1704902500: Cough drops
- 1704903520: Retail candy containing nuts
2. Chocolate HS Codes
Header 1806 describes food containing cocoa and chocolate, with code 180610 indicating the use of cocoa powder. Some food and codes to note include:
- 18062020: Chocolate in slabs or blocks weighing more than 4.5 kilograms each
- 1806202010: Chocolate without milk solids such as butterfat
- 1806202090: Chocolate containing milk solids such as butterfat
- 1806202600: Chocolate containing 21% or less of milk solids by weight
- 1806310041: Chocolate articles containing peanut butter, peanuts, or peanut paste
3. HS Codes for Coffee
The header 0901 encompasses roasted or decaffeinated coffee, coffee skins, coffee husks and coffee substitutes. Specific codes and coffee product types include:
- 09011100: Non-roasted, caffeinated coffee
- 0901110015: Certified organic arabica coffee
- 09011200: Non-roasted, decaffeinated coffee
- 0901120015: Certified organic decaffeinated coffee
- 09012100: Roasted, caffeinated coffee
- 09012200: Roasted, decaffeinated coffee
- 0901901000: Coffee skins and husks
- 0901902000: Coffee substitutes with coffee
4. HS Codes for Tea
Both flavored and non-flavored tea use the header 0902. Specific codes include:
- 090210: Green tea in packs less than 3 kilograms
- 09021010: Flavored green tea in packs less than 3 kilograms
- 0902109015: Certified organic green tea
- 090220: Non-fermented green tea
- 09023000: Fermented or partly fermented black tea
- 0902300015: Certified organic fermented or partly fermented black tea
- 0902400000: Other fermented or partly fermented black tea products
5. Cookies HS Codes
Bread, cakes, biscuits, pastries and similar bakers’ items use the header 1905. For sweet biscuits or cookies, use code 19053100. There are four categories:
- 1905310021: Frozen containing nuts
- 1905310029: Frozen without nuts
- 1905310041: Non-frozen with nuts
- 1905310049: Non-frozen without nuts
List of HS Codes for Miscellaneous Items
Miscellaneous manufactured items refer to a vast selection of products. Codes begin for these items in Chapter 96 of the Harmonized Tariffs Schedule.
1. Guitar Parts HS Code
Musical instruments begin using headers starting with 9201. String instruments use header 9202. Accessories and parts relating to string instruments use header 920992. Specific codes to note include:
- 9290922000: Collapsible stands, music holders and mutes
- 9209924000: Turning pins
- 9209926000: Bows, bow parts, chin rests and similar accessories for bow instruments
- 92099280: Other parts and accessories for string instruments
2. HS Code for Stickers
Material type is the main differentiator for stickers:
- 39199010: Plastic stickers, whether the sticker is embossed, printed or impregnated
- 4821: Paperboard or paper labels
- 3919: Self-adhesive strips, tape, sheets, plates and other flat shapes
3. Toys HS Code
Sports equipment, games and toys use header 9503. Some examples in this category include:
- 95030000: Tricycles, pedal cars, scooters and other wheeled toys
- 9503000011: Toys in the above category for children under 3 years of age
- 9503000013: Toys in the above category for children between 3 and 12 years of age
- 9504202000: Balls
- 9504204000: Chalk
- 9504206000: Tables
- 95043000: Games with banknotes, coins or other currency operation
- 9504300020: Pinball machines and consoles with bells
- 9504400000: Playing cards
- 9504904000: Game machines without a currency reliance
- 9504906000: Board games such as checkers, chess and backgammon
- 9504909060: Bowling equipment and accessories
- 95050000: Magic tricks, joke articles and entertaining accessories
- 95060000: General physical exercise equipment
- 9506112000: Cross-country skis
- 9506124000: Snowboards
- 9506214000: Sailboards
- 9506290030: Surfboards
- 9506290020: Water skis
- 95063100: Golf clubs
- 9506320000: Golf balls
- 9506390080: Other golf equipment
- 9506400000: Table tennis equipment
- 95067020: Roller skates and accessories
- 9506704000: Ice skates with permanent footwear attachments
- 95069905: Archery articles and accessories
- 9506991500: Baseball equipment
- 9506992000: Football, polo and soccer equipment
- 95069925: Field and ice hockey equipment
- 95071000: Fishing rods and accessories
4. HS Codes for Keychains
Keychain codes generally depend on the material type:
- 5201: Metal keychains
- 3926: Plastic keychains
- 39269099: Acrylic keychains
- 95059090: Cloth keychains
- 7326908585: Steel keychains
- 7326200050: Keychains with attached toys
5. HS Code for Books
HS book codes begin in Chapter 49. Header 4901 refers to printed books, leaflets, brochures and other printed material. Specific codes to note include:
- 49011000: Single sheet printed materials
- 4901100020: Reproduction proofs
- 49019100: Encyclopedias and dictionaries
- 4901990010: Textbooks
- 4901990020: Bound periodicals, newspapers and journals
- 4901990030: Directories
- 4901990040: Religious books
- 4901990050: Professional, scientific and technical books
- 4901990060: Books valued under $5
- 4901990065: Books valued over $5
- 4901990070: Hardbound books
- 4901990070: Paperbound books
- 4901990091: Articles with four pages or less
- 4901990092: Articles with more than five pages but less than 48
- 4901990093: Articles with 49 pages or more
6. Mousepad HS Code
Computer accessories like mousepads are under header 8473. 8473305000 is the code for a mousepad with a wrist rest.
7. Poster HS Code
Posters use the HS code 4911914020.
8. HS Codes for Towels
For handkerchiefs, facial tissues and towels, use code 48182000. Towels specifically use HS code 4818200020.
9. HS Codes for Blankets
Header 6301 refers to blankets of various types and materials. Specific codes are:
- 630110: Electric blankets
- 630120: Fine animal hair or wool blankets
- 630130: Cotton blankets
- 630140: Synthetic fiber blankets
- 630190: Other blankets
10. Paint HS Code
Header 32 refers to tanning or dyeing extracts, including putty, paints, pigments, mastics and varnishes. Paints and varnishes use the header 3208. Specific codes to note include:
- 3208100000: Paints or varnishes with polyesters
- 3208200000: Paints or varnishes with vinyl or acrylic polymers
- 3208900000: Other paints and varnishes
11. Pillow HS Code
Pillows and similar furnishings like cushions use the HS code 99021746.
12. HS Codes for Pens
The header 9608 encompasses a felt-tipped, ball-point, fountain, stylograph and other types of pens. Specific pens and their codes include:
- 960810000: Ball-points pens
- 9608200000: Felt-tipped and porous-tipped pens
- 96083000: Fountain and stylograph pens
- 9608300031: Ink drawing pens
- 9608300039: Other pens
13. Candle HS Code
Candles, tapers and similar products use HS code 3406000000.
14. HS Codes for Water Bottles
Flasks, bottles, carboys and similar products use HS code 39233000. These items use code 3923300010 when not exceeding a 50 ml capacity. All other products use code 3923300090.
15. Magnets HS Codes
Electromagnets, including permanent magnets, magnet chunks, clutches, brakes, clamps and similar holding devices, use header 8505. Specific codes include:
- 85051100: Metal products
- 8505110010: Alnico products
- 8505110030: Ceramic products
- 8505110050: Sintered samarium-cobalt products
- 8505110070: Sintered neodymium-iron-boron products
- 8508191000: Flexible magnets
- 85050192000: Flexible magnets in composite goods
16. HS Code for Magazines
Magazines, journals, newspapers, periodicals and similar products use header 4902. Specific codes vary depending on appearance frequency:
- 4902100000: Appearing four times a week or more
- 4902902020: Newspaper appearing less than four times a week
- 4902902040: Other periodicals or professional journals
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