HS Code & Import Duty Lookup

An HS code (Harmonized System code) is a 6-digit international standard number used to classify traded goods. It is maintained by the World Customs Organization (WCO) and used by customs authorities worldwide to identify products, apply tariff rates, and collect trade statistics. Most countries extend the 6-digit code to 8 or 10 digits for additional specificity.

Import duties are typically calculated on the CIF (Cost + Insurance + Freight) value of the shipment. The duty rate is multiplied by the CIF value to determine the duty owed. VAT is then applied to the CIF value plus the duty amount. Rates shown here are Most Favoured Nation (MFN) rates and may differ under preferential trade agreements.

The duty rates shown are based on published MFN (Most Favoured Nation) tariff schedules and represent good-faith approximations for standard commercial shipments. Rates can change due to trade policy updates, anti-dumping measures, or special agreements. Always verify the exact rate with your country's official customs authority or a licensed customs broker before filing an import declaration.

Many technology products — such as smartphones, laptops, tablets, and wireless chargers — carry 0% MFN duty under the WTO Information Technology Agreement (ITA) signed in 1996 and expanded in 2015. Other categories like toys or children's products may carry 0% duty in specific markets (e.g. the UK and US) as a deliberate policy choice to keep consumer costs low.