What are Harmonized System (HSC) codes?
The Harmonized System is an international method of classifying products for trading purposes. Under the Harmonized System, products are assigned a six-digit identifying number. The first two digits of this number identify the chapter into which the product falls. The second two digits identify the heading within that chapter. The final two digits identify a specific class of products. Each country may further expand the Harmonized System by adding additional digits (see “What are Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) codes?”). This classification is used by Customs Officials around the world to determine the duties, taxes and regulations that apply to the product.
