HS classification
HS chapter
The first two digits of an HS code, identifying the broad product category a good belongs to.The Harmonized System has 99 chapters, from chapter 01 (live animals) to chapter 97 (works of art), grouping related goods together. For example, chapter 84 covers machinery and mechanical appliances, and chapter 85 covers electrical machinery and electronics.
Frequently asked questions
- How many HS chapters are there?
- There are 99 numbered chapters in the Harmonized System (chapter 77 is reserved for future use).
- What is the difference between an HS chapter and an HS heading?
- A chapter is the 2-digit level; a heading is the more specific 4-digit level nested inside a chapter.