Harmonized Commodity Description and Coding System (HS)

The Harmonized Commodity Description and Coding System (HS) is an internationally standardized system used to classify goods traded across borders. It assigns unique numeric codes to products, enabling consistent identification for customs, tariffs, and trade statistics. Managed by the World Customs Organization, the HS simplifies international trade by ensuring all countries categorize goods uniformly, making import and export processes smoother, more transparent, and more efficient.