How do I find the relevant HS Codes for my products?

Last updated: July 22, 2026

What are HS Codes?

The Harmonised System (HS) is a standardized numerical method of classifying traded products and is used by customs authorities world-wide to identify products when assessing duties and taxes and for gathering statistics. It is administered by the World Customs Organization (WCO). 

As per the Import Control System 2 (ICS2), starting 2-Oct 2023, it is mandatory to include at least the first six digits of the relevant Harmonized System (HS) Code - for each of different commodities listed on the electronic Commercial/Proforma Invoice for all orders between EU members and non-EU members.

How can I find the HS Codes for my products?

Go to www.tariffnumber.com and follow these steps:

  1. Select the relevant “Section” - the top level sections are broad categories

Example: For “Green tea”, the relevant section is Section II: “Vegetable products”: Click on it to find its sub-categories. 

  1. Within each section, select the “Chapter” with the description most relevant to your product

Example: to continue identifying the HS code for  “green tea”, the relevant chapter is “Chapter 09: coffee, tea, maté and spices”. Click on it to advance to the next level

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  1. Within the relevant chapter, read carefully the code descriptions and choose the one that most closely matches to your product

Example: in case of the product item “green tea”, the relevant code should be either of the two, depending on the packing weight

How can I add the HS Codes for my products to my catalog?

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There are different ways of updating your product information:

  • Individually (one by one) - directly in the product form

  • In bulk - with the google spreadsheet

  • In bulk - with Shopify’s catalog synchronization

For a detailed guide on each of these methods, please refer to our dedicated article on: 📄 Add, update in bulk or a single product