{"id":3361,"date":"2026-06-01T16:23:14","date_gmt":"2026-06-01T14:23:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.easygost.com\/?post_type=glossary&#038;p=3361"},"modified":"2026-06-02T16:18:20","modified_gmt":"2026-06-02T14:18:20","slug":"hs-code","status":"publish","type":"glossary","link":"https:\/\/www.easygost.com\/en\/glossary\/hs-code\/","title":{"rendered":"HS Code"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The <a class=\"glossaryLink\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.easygost.com\/en\/glossary\/hs-code\/\"  data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]'  tabindex='0' role='link'>HS Code<\/a> (Harmonized System Code) is an internationally standardized commodity classification system used in global trade. It serves as the basis for customs tariffs, import and export regulations, and regulatory requirements in many countries. Within the Eurasian Economic Union (<a class=\"glossaryLink\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.easygost.com\/en\/glossary\/eaeu\/\"  data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]'  tabindex='0' role='link'>EAEU<\/a>), the <a class=\"glossaryLink\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.easygost.com\/en\/glossary\/hs-code\/\"  data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]'  tabindex='0' role='link'>HS Code<\/a> forms the basis for classification under the <a class=\"glossaryLink\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.easygost.com\/en\/glossary\/tn-ved-eaeu\/\"  data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]'  tabindex='0' role='link'>TN VED EAEU<\/a> system and therefore plays a key role in determining <a class=\"glossaryLink\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.easygost.com\/en\/glossary\/eac\/\"  data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]'  tabindex='0' role='link'>EAC<\/a> certification and declaration requirements.<\/p>\n<p>The Harmonized System was developed by the World Customs Organization (WCO) and is used by more than 200 countries and economic regions worldwide. The first six digits of an <a class=\"glossaryLink\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.easygost.com\/en\/glossary\/hs-code\/\"  data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]'  tabindex='0' role='link'>HS Code<\/a> are internationally standardized, while the <a class=\"glossaryLink\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.easygost.com\/en\/glossary\/eaeu\/\"  data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]'  tabindex='0' role='link'>EAEU<\/a> expands the classification through the ten-digit TN VED code.<\/p>\n<p>The <a class=\"glossaryLink\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.easygost.com\/en\/glossary\/hs-code\/\"  data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]'  tabindex='0' role='link'>HS Code<\/a> is used to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>classify products,<\/li>\n<li>determine customs duties,<\/li>\n<li>identify import and export requirements,<\/li>\n<li>determine certification obligations,<\/li>\n<li>support trade statistics,<\/li>\n<li>and standardize international trade procedures.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Correct <a class=\"glossaryLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.easygost.com\/en\/glossary\/product-classification\/\" data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\">product classification<\/a> is essential for <a class=\"glossaryLink\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.easygost.com\/en\/glossary\/eac\/\"  data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]'  tabindex='0' role='link'>EAC<\/a> <a class=\"glossaryLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.easygost.com\/en\/glossary\/conformity-assessment\/\" data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\">conformity assessment<\/a>. Many <a class=\"glossaryLink\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.easygost.com\/en\/glossary\/eaeu\/\"  data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]'  tabindex='0' role='link'>EAEU<\/a> Technical Regulations are linked directly to TN VED classifications. Incorrect classification may result in certification errors, <a class=\"glossaryLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.easygost.com\/en\/glossary\/customs-clearance\/\" data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\">customs clearance<\/a> delays, or additional costs.<\/p>\n<p>The <a class=\"glossaryLink\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.easygost.com\/en\/glossary\/hs-code\/\"  data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]'  tabindex='0' role='link'>HS Code<\/a> is closely connected to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a class=\"glossaryLink\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.easygost.com\/en\/glossary\/tn-ved-eaeu\/\"  data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]'  tabindex='0' role='link'>TN VED EAEU<\/a>,<\/li>\n<li><a class=\"glossaryLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.easygost.com\/en\/glossary\/customs-tariff-code\/\" data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\">Customs Tariff Code<\/a>,<\/li>\n<li><a class=\"glossaryLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.easygost.com\/en\/glossary\/customs-tariff-classification-ruling\/\" data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\">Customs Tariff Classification Ruling<\/a>,<\/li>\n<li><a class=\"glossaryLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.easygost.com\/en\/glossary\/product-classification\/\" data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\">Product Classification<\/a>,<\/li>\n<li><a class=\"glossaryLink\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.easygost.com\/en\/glossary\/eac\/\"  data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]'  tabindex='0' role='link'>EAC<\/a> Certification,<\/li>\n<li><a class=\"glossaryLink\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.easygost.com\/en\/glossary\/eac-declaration\/\"  data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]'  tabindex='0' role='link'>EAC Declaration<\/a>,<\/li>\n<li>and <a class=\"glossaryLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.easygost.com\/en\/glossary\/customs-clearance\/\" data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\">Customs Clearance<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>We assist manufacturers, importers and exporters with customs classification, TN VED determination and the identification of applicable <a class=\"glossaryLink\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.easygost.com\/en\/glossary\/eaeu\/\"  data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]'  tabindex='0' role='link'>EAEU<\/a> certification requirements.<\/p>\n<h3>Related Terms<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a class=\"glossaryLink\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.easygost.com\/en\/glossary\/tn-ved-eaeu\/\"  data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]'  tabindex='0' role='link'>TN VED EAEU<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"glossaryLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.easygost.com\/en\/glossary\/customs-tariff-code\/\" data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\">Customs Tariff Code<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"glossaryLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.easygost.com\/en\/glossary\/customs-tariff-classification-ruling\/\" data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\">Customs Tariff Classification Ruling<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"glossaryLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.easygost.com\/en\/glossary\/product-classification\/\" data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\">Product Classification<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"glossaryLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.easygost.com\/en\/glossary\/customs-clearance\/\" data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\">Customs Clearance<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"glossaryLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.easygost.com\/en\/glossary\/customs-documentation\/\" data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\">Customs Documentation<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"glossaryLink\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.easygost.com\/en\/glossary\/eac\/\"  data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]'  tabindex='0' role='link'>EAC<\/a> Certification<\/li>\n<li><a class=\"glossaryLink\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.easygost.com\/en\/glossary\/importer\/\"  data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]'  tabindex='0' role='link'>Importer<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The <a class=\"glossaryLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.easygost.com\/en\/glossary\/hs-code\/\" data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\">HS Code<\/a> (Harmonized System Code) is an internationally standardized commodity classification system used in global trade. It serves as the basis for customs tariffs, import and export regulations, and regulatory requirements in many countries. 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