Product Import Duty and HS Code Guides

What qualifies for this library

An exact HS6 match from the preferred destination tariff source.
At least one numeric MFN rate and a direct official source link.
Product-specific classification questions and inclusions or exclusions.
An official tax source and a transparent worked cost example.

Combinations that fail any gate stay out of the site. See the methodology and editorial policy for the wider review process.

Electronics

HS 851830

Headphones and earphones

HS 851830 covers headphones and earphones, including models combined with a microphone. National tariffs may split ordinary consumer headsets from telephone handsets or equipment for civil aircraft.

HS 847130

Laptop computers

HS 847130 covers portable automatic data-processing machines weighing no more than 10 kg that include at least a processor, keyboard and display.

HS 851821

Single mounted loudspeakers

HS 851821 covers a single loudspeaker mounted in its enclosure. Multi-speaker systems, unmounted drive units and headphones fall into different subheadings.

Clothing

HS 610910

Cotton T-shirts

HS 610910 covers knitted or crocheted cotton T-shirts, singlets and similar vests. Fibre composition, construction and garment design are central to classification.

HS 620342

Men's cotton trousers and shorts

HS 620342 covers men's or boys' cotton trousers, bib-and-brace overalls, breeches and shorts that are not knitted or crocheted.

HS 610510

Men's knitted cotton shirts

HS 610510 covers men's or boys' cotton shirts that are knitted or crocheted. T-shirts and woven shirts belong in different headings.

HS 620462

Women's cotton trousers and shorts

HS 620462 covers women's or girls' cotton trousers, bib-and-brace overalls, breeches and shorts that are not knitted or crocheted.

Footwear

HS 640399

HS 640399 covers certain footwear with leather uppers and rubber, plastic or composition-leather outer soles that does not cover the ankle. National lines often split by wearer, construction and value.

United Kingdom 4% to 8%
United States 0% to 10%
European Union 5% to 8%
Australia 5%
Canada 0% to 18%

Bags and accessories

HS 420221

Leather handbags

HS 420221 covers handbags with an outer surface of leather or composition leather, with or without a shoulder strap or handle.

Beauty

HS 330300

Perfume and toilet water

HS 330300 covers perfumes and toilet waters. Alcohol content, retail presentation and transport restrictions can affect the import process even where the tariff classification is straightforward.

HS 330499

Skin-care cosmetics

HS 330499 is a broad residual subheading for beauty, make-up and skin-care preparations not covered by a more specific subheading. Product claims and composition can move medicaments and other preparations elsewhere.

Food and drink

HS 090121

Roasted coffee

HS 090121 covers roasted coffee that is not decaffeinated. Decaffeination, extracts and preparations are classified separately, while food controls can add non-tariff requirements.

HS 090240

Bulk black tea

HS 090240 covers black or partly fermented tea in immediate packings exceeding 3 kg. Smaller retail packs use a different six-digit subheading.

HS 220421

Still wine in containers of 2 litres or less

HS 220421 covers still wine in containers holding 2 litres or less. Alcohol strength, container size, origin and local excise rules are essential beyond the base customs rate.

Australia 5%
Canada 0%

HS 180690

Chocolate and cocoa food preparations

HS 180690 is a residual subheading for chocolate and food preparations containing cocoa. National lines may split products by form, ingredients, sugar or dairy content.

United Kingdom 8%
United States 3.5% to 6%
Australia 5%
Canada 5% to 265%

Toys and recreation

HS 950300

Toys

HS 950300 is a broad six-digit toys provision. National tariff lines divide dolls, construction sets, wheeled toys, puzzles, models and many other products, so the detailed product description matters.

United Kingdom 0% to 4%
United States 0%
European Union 0% to 4.7%
Australia 0% to 5%
Canada 0% to 8%

HS 950691

Gym and fitness equipment

HS 950691 covers articles and equipment for general physical exercise, gymnastics or athletics. Parts, sports-specific equipment and medical rehabilitation devices may classify elsewhere.

Furniture

HS 940360

Other wooden furniture

HS 940360 covers wooden furniture not classified as office, kitchen or bedroom furniture. Function and constituent material are important, and parts are classified separately.

HS 940320

Other metal furniture

HS 940320 covers metal furniture other than office furniture. Seats, medical furniture and separately imported parts can fall under different provisions.

Jewellery and watches

HS 711319

Precious-metal jewellery other than silver

HS 711319 covers jewellery and parts made from precious metal other than silver, including plated or clad articles. Material, fineness and whether stones are mounted can affect national treatment and valuation.

HS 910211

Battery wrist-watches with mechanical display

HS 910211 covers electrically operated wrist-watches with a mechanical-only display, excluding watches in precious-metal cases covered by heading 9101.

United States 6% to 8.5%
Australia 0%
Canada 5%

Vehicles and parts

HS 870899

Other motor-vehicle parts

HS 870899 is a residual provision for motor-vehicle parts and accessories not covered by a more specific 8708 subheading. Identifiable parts can move to their own headings or subheadings.

United Kingdom 2% to 4%
United States 0% to 2.5%
European Union 3% to 4.5%
Australia 0% to 5%
Canada 0% to 6%

HS 871200

Bicycles and non-motorised cycles

HS 871200 covers bicycles and other non-motorised cycles, including delivery tricycles. Electric cycles and separately imported parts require different classification checks.

United Kingdom 14% to 15%
United States 3.7% to 11%
European Union 14% to 15%
Australia 5%
Canada 13%

Books and printed matter

HS 490199

Printed books

HS 490199 covers many printed books, brochures, leaflets and similar printed matter not covered by the single-sheet or dictionary and encyclopaedia provisions.

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