HSN Code List India - CTH Code List - ITC HS Code List

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Exim trade data offers the global import-export HSN Code List, it plays a significant role in all import-export procedures. HSN Code full form, “Harmonized System of Nomenclature,” is a unique Harmonized System of Nomenclature created by the World Customs Organization (WCO) for classifying goods and products. In import-export procedures, it assists customs authorities in assigning customs duties.

What is HSN Code List?

An HSN code list is a six-digit unique identification number used to specify various products and goods used in import-export. The first six digits of the HSN code are the same for every HSN code search. The rest of the digits are decided by the HS code of Indian customs authorities of the respective trading HS code. Similarly, in India, there is an ITC HS Code system to classify goods and products for import and export.

ITC HS Code - ITC HS Classification Code System in India

In India, Customs Authorities use the ITC HS Code Indian Trade Clarification (ITC) Harmonized System Classification to classify various commodities known in the global market. Till now, HSN Codes are available for over 5000 goods covering 90% of the international market. There are two schedules assigned under the Indian HSN Classification Code List, namely Schedule (I) and Schedule (II).

  • Schedule (I) – HS code list This section contains all rules and guidelines of import policies.
  • Schedule (II) – HSN code list This section contains all rules and guidelines of export policies.

How does the ITC HS Code Classification System work in India?

HSN Code - ITC HS Classification - CTH Code work system in India!

The Indian HSN Code List includes 21 sections, 99 chapters, and 1244 headings followed by 5222+ subheadings. Based on these chapters, headings, and subheadings, a product HSN code in India is determined. Various sections for product classification in the list of HSN codes in India are mentioned below:

Section-01

CHAPTER (01 TO 05) - Live Animals, Animal Products
Chapter-01 ITC HS Code for Live Animals Import Data Chapter -01 Export Data Chapter -01
Chapter-02 ITC HS Code for Meat and Edible Meat Offal Import Data Chapter -02 Export Data Chapter -02
Chapter-03 ITC HS Code for Fish and Crustaceans, Molluscs and other Aquatic Invertebrates Import Data Chapter -03 Export Data Chapter -03
Chapter-04 ITC HS Code for Birds’ Eggs; Natural Honey; Edible Products of Animal Origin, not elsewhere specified or included Import Data Chapter -04 Export Data Chapter -04
Chapter-05 ITC HS Code for Products of Animal Origin, Not Elsewhere Specified or Included Import Data Chapter -05 Export Data Chapter -05

Section-02

CHAPTER (06 TO 14) - Vegetable Products
Chapter-06 ITC HS Code for Live Trees and other Plants; Bulb, Roots and the Like; Cut Flowers and Ornamental Foliage Import Data Chapter -06 Export Data Chapter -06
Chapter-07 ITC HS Code for Vegetable seeds; Edible Vegetables and Certain Roots and Tubers Import Data Chapter -07 Export Data Chapter -07
Chapter-08 ITC HS Code for Edible Fruit and Nuts; Peel of Citrus Fruit or Melons Import Data Chapter -08 Export Data Chapter -08
Chapter-09 ITC HS Code for Coffee, Tea, Mate and Spices Import Data Chapter -09 Export Data Chapter -09
Chapter-10 ITC HS Code for Cereals Import Data Chapter -10 Export Data Chapter -10
Chapter-11 ITC HS Code for Products of the Milling Industry; Malt; Starches; Inulin Wheat Gluten Import Data Chapter -11 Export Data Chapter -11
Chapter-12 ITC HS Code for Oil Seeds and Oleaginous Fruits; Miscellaneous Grains, Seeds and Fruit; Industrial or Medicinal Plants; Straw and Fodder Import Data Chapter -12 Export Data Chapter -12
Chapter-13 ITC HS Code for Lac; Gums, Resins and Other Vegetable Saps and Extracts Import Data Chapter -13 Export Data Chapter -13
Chapter-14 ITC HS Code for Vegetable Plaiting Materials; Vegetable Products not Elsewhere Specified or Included Import Data Chapter -14 Export Data Chapter -14

Section-03

CHAPTER (15) - Animal or Vegetable Fats and Oils
Chapter-15 ITC HSN Code for Animals or Vegetable Fats and Oils and their Cleavage Products; Prepared Edible Fats; Animal or Vegetable Waxes Import Data Chapter -15 Export Data Chapter -15

Section-04

CHAPTER (16 TO  24) - Prepared Food Stuffs; Beverages, Spirits, Tobacco
Chapter-16 ITC HS Code for Preparations of Meat, of Fish or of Crustaceans, ollusks or other Aquatic Invertebrates Import Data Chapter -16 Export Data Chapter -16
Chapter-17 ITC HS Code for Sugars and Sugar Confectionery Import Data Chapter -17 Export Data Chapter -17
Chapter-18 ITC HS Code for Cocoa and Cocoa Preparations Import Data Chapter -18 Export Data Chapter -18
Chapter-19 ITC HS Code for Preparations of Cereals, Flour, Starch or Milk; Pastrycooks’ Products Import Data Chapter -19 Export Data Chapter -19
Chapter-20 ITC HS Code for Preparations of Vegetables, Fruit, Nuts or other Parts of Plants Import Data Chapter -20 Export Data Chapter -20
Chapter-21 ITC HS Code for Miscellaneous Edible Preparations Import Data Chapter -21 Export Data Chapter -21
Chapter-22 ITC HS Code for Beverages, Spirits and Vinegar Import Data Chapter -22 Export Data Chapter -22
Chapter-23 ITC HS Code for Residues and Waste from the Food Industries; Prepared Animal Fodder Import Data Chapter -23 Export Data Chapter -23
Chapter-24 ITC HS Code for Tobacco and Manufactures; Tobacco Substitutes Import Data Chapter -24 Export Data Chapter -24

Section-05

CHAPTER (25 To 27) - Mineral Products
Chapter-25 ITC HS Code for Salt; Sulphur; Earths and Stone; Plastering Materials, Lime and Cement Import Data Chapter -25 Export Data Chapter -25
Chapter-26 ITC HS Code for Ores, Slag and Ash Import Data Chapter -26 Export Data Chapter -26
Chapter-27 ITC HS Code for Mineral Fuels, Mineral Oils and Products of their Distillation; Bituminous Substances; Mineral Waxes Import Data Chapter -27 Export Data Chapter -27

Section-06

CHAPTER (28 To 38) - Products of the Chemical or Allied Industries
Chapter-28 ITC HS Code for Inorganic Chemicals; Organic or Inorganic Compounds of Precious Metals, of Rare-earth Metals, of Radioactive Elements of Isotopes Import Data Chapter -28 Export Data Chapter -28
Chapter-29 ITC HS Code for Organic Chemicals Import Data Chapter -29 Export Data Chapter -29
Chapter-30 ITC HS Code for Pharmaceutical Products Import Data Chapter -30 Export Data Chapter -30
Chapter-31 ITC HS Code for Fertilisers Import Data Chapter -31 Export Data Chapter -31
Chapter-32 ITC HS Code for Dyeing Extracts; Tannins and their Derivatives; Dyes, Pigments and other Colouring Matter; Paints and Varnishes; Putty and other Mastics; inks Import Data Chapter -32 Export Data Chapter -32
Chapter-33 ITC HS Code for Essential Oils and Resinoids; Perfumery Cosmetic or Toilet Preparations Import Data Chapter -33 Export Data Chapter -33
Chapter-34 ITC HS Code for  Soap, Organic Surface- Active Agents, Washing Preparations, Lubricating Preparations, Artificial Waxes, Prepared Waxes, Polishing or Scouring Preparations, Candles and Similar Articles, Modelling Pastes, “Dental Waxes” and Dental Preparation Import Data Chapter -34 Export Data Chapter -34
Chapter-35 ITC HS Code for Albuminoidal Substances; Modified Starches; Glues; Enzymes Import Data Chapter -35 Export Data Chapter -35
Chapter-36 ITC HS Code for Explosives; Pyrotechnic Products; Matches; Pyrophoric Alloys; Certain Combustible Preparations Import Data Chapter -36 Export Data Chapter -36
Chapter-37 ITC HS Code for Photographic or Cinematographic Goods Import Data Chapter -37 Export Data Chapter -37
Chapter-38 ITC HS Code for Miscellaneous Chemical Products Import Data Chapter -38 Export Data Chapter -38

Section-07

CHAPTER (39 To 40) - Plastics, Rubber and Articles Thereof
Chapter-39 ITC HS Code for Plastics and Articles thereof Import Data Chapter -39 Export Data Chapter -39
Chapter-40 ITC HS Code for Rubber and Articles thereof Import Data Chapter -40 Export Data Chapter -40

Section-08

CHAPTER (41 To 43) - Raw Hides, Skins, Leather

Chapter-41 ITC HS Code for Raw Hides and Skins (Other than Furskins) and Leather Import Data Chapter -41 Export Data Chapter -41
Chapter-42 ITC HS Code for Articles of Leather; Saddlery and Harness; Travel Goods, Handbags and similar containers; Articles of Animal Gut (other than Silk-worm Gut) Import Data Chapter -42 Export Data Chapter -42
Chapter-43 ITC HS Code for Furskins and Artificial Fur; Manufactures thereof

Section-09

CHAPTER (44 To 46) - Woods and Articles of Wood
Chapter-44 ITC HS Code for Wood and Articles of Wood; Wood Charcoal Import Data Chapter -44 Export Data Chapter -44
Chapter-45 ITC HS Code for Cork and Articles of Cork Import Data Chapter -45 Export Data Chapter -45
Chapter-46 ITC HS Code for Manufactures of Straw, of Esparto or of other Plaiting Materials; Basketware And Wickerwork Import Data Chapter -46 Export Data Chapter -46

Section-10

CHAPTER (47 To 49) - Pulp of Wood, Paper
Chapter-47 ITC HS Code for Pulp of Wood or of other Fibrous Cellulosic Material; Recovered (Waste and Scrap) Paper or Paperboard Import Data Chapter -47 Export Data Chapter -47
Chapter-48 ITC HS Code for Paper and Paperboard; Article of Paper Pulp, of Paper or of Paperboard Currency Paper (Water-mark Banknote Paper) Import Data Chapter -48 Export Data Chapter -48
Chapter-49 ITC HS Code for Printed Books, Newspapers, Pictures and other Products of the Printing Industry; Manuscripts, Typescripts and Plans Import Data Chapter -49 Export Data Chapter -49

Section-11

CHAPTER (50 To 63) - Textile and Textile Articles
Chapter-50 ITC HS Code for Silk Import Data Chapter -50 Export Data Chapter -50
Chapter-51 ITC HS Code for Wool, Fine or Coarse Animal Hair, Horse Hair Yarn and Woven Fabric Import Data Chapter -51 Export Data Chapter -51
Chapter-52 ITC HS Code for Cotton Import Data Chapter -52 Export Data Chapter -52
Chapter-53 ITC HS Code for Other Vegetable Textile Fibres; Paper Yarn and Woven Fabrics of Paper Yarn Import Data Chapter -53 Export Data Chapter -53
Chapter-54 ITC HS Code for Man-made Filaments Import Data Chapter -54 Export Data Chapter -54
Chapter-55 ITC HS Code for Man – made Staple Fibres Import Data Chapter -55 Export Data Chapter -55
Chapter-56 ITC HS Code for Wadding, Felt and Nonwovens; Special Yarns; Twine, Cordage, Ropes and Cables and Articles thereof Import Data Chapter -56 Export Data Chapter -56
Chapter-57 ITC HS Code for Carpets and Other Textile Floor Coverings Import Data Chapter -57 Export Data Chapter -57
Chapter-58 ITC HS Code for Special Woven Fabrics; Tufted Textile Fabrics; Lace; Tapestries; Trimmings; Embroidery Import Data Chapter -58 Export Data Chapter -58
Chapter-59 ITC HS Code for Impregnated, Coated, Covered or Laminated Textile Fabrics; Textile Articles of a Kind Suitable for Industrial Use Import Data Chapter -59 Export Data Chapter -59
Chapter-60 ITC HS Code for Knitted or Crocheted Fabrics Import Data Chapter -60 Export Data Chapter -60
Chapter-61 ITC HS Code for Articles of Apparel and Clothing Accessories, Knitted or Crocheted Import Data Chapter -61 Export Data Chapter -61
Chapter-62 ITC HS Code for Articles of Apparel and Clothing Accessories not Knitted or Crocheted Import Data Chapter -62 Export Data Chapter -62
Chapter-63 ITC HS Code for Other Made Up Textile Articles; Sets; Worn Clothing And Worn Textile Articles; Rags Import Data Chapter -63 Export Data Chapter -63

Section-12

CHAPTER (64 To 67) - Footwear, Headgear, etc.
Chapter-64 ITC HS Code for Footwear, Gaiters and the Like; Parts of such Articles Import Data Chapter -64 Export Data Chapter -64
Chapter-65 ITC HS Code for Headgear and Parts Thereof Import Data Chapter -65 Export Data Chapter -65
Chapter-66 ITC HS Code for Umbrellas, Sun Umbrellas, Walking-sticks, Seat-sticks, Whips, Riding-crops, and Parts Thereof Import Data Chapter -66 Export Data Chapter -66
Chapter-67 ITC HS Code for Prepared Feathers and Down and Articles Made of Feathers or of Down; Artificial Flowers; Articles of Human Hair Import Data Chapter -67 Export Data Chapter -67

Section-13

CHAPTER (68 To 70) - Articles of Stone, Plastic, Cement, Ceramics, Glass.
Chapter-68 ITC HS Code for Articles of Stone, Plaster, Cement, Asbestos, Mica or Similar Materials Import Data Chapter -68 Export Data Chapter -68
Chapter-69 ITC HS Code for Ceramic Products Import Data Chapter -69 Export Data Chapter -69
Chapter-70 ITC HS Code for Glass and Glassware Import Data Chapter -70 Export Data Chapter -70

Section-14

CHAPTER (71) - Pearls, Precious Stones, Precious Metals
Chapter-71 ITC HS Code for Natural or Cultured Pearls, Precious or Semi-precious Stones, Precious Metals, Metals Clad with Precious Metal, and Articles thereof; Imitation Jewellery; Coin Import Data Chapter -71 Export Data Chapter -71

Section-15

CHAPTER (72 TO 83) - Base Metals and Articles of Base Metal

Chapter-72 ITC HS Code for Iron and Steel Import Data Chapter -72 Export Data Chapter -72
Chapter-73 ITC HS Code for Articles of Iron or Steel Import Data Chapter -73 Export Data Chapter -73
Chapter-74 ITC HS Code for Copper and Articles thereof Import Data Chapter -74 Export Data Chapter -74
Chapter-75 ITC HS Code for Nickel and articles thereof Import Data Chapter -75 Export Data Chapter -75
Chapter-76 ITC HS Code for Aluminium and articles thereof Import Data Chapter -76 Export Data Chapter -76
Chapter-77 ITC HS Code for Reserved for Possible Future use in Harmonised System
Chapter-78 ITC HS Code for Lead and Articles thereof Import Data Chapter -78 Export Data Chapter -78
Chapter-79 ITC HS Code for Zinc and Articles thereof Import Data Chapter -79 Export Data Chapter -79
Chapter-80 ITC HS Code for Tin and Articles Thereof Import Data Chapter -80 Export Data Chapter -80
Chapter-81 ITC HS Code for Other Base Metals; Cermets Articles thereof Import Data Chapter -81 Export Data Chapter -81
Chapter-82 ITC HS Code for Tools, Implements, Cutlery, Spoons and Forks, of Base Metal; Parts Thereof Base Metal Import Data Chapter -82 Export Data Chapter -82
Chapter-83 ITC HS Code for Miscellaneous Articles of Base Metal Import Data Chapter -83 Export Data Chapter -83

Section-16

CHAPTER (84 TO 85) - Machinery, Appliances, Electrical Equipment

Chapter-84 ITC HS Code for Nuclear Reactors, Boilers, Machinery and Mechanical Appliances; Parts thereof Import Data Chapter -84 Export Data Chapter -84
Chapter-85 ITC HS Code for Electrical Machinery and Equipment and Parts Thereof; Sound Recorders and Reproducers, Television Image and Sound Recorders and Reproducers, and Parts and Accessories of Such Articles Import Data Chapter -85 Export Data Chapter -85

Section-17

CHAPTER (86 TO 89) - Vehicles, Aircraft, Vessels

Chapter-86 ITC HS Code for Railway or tramway locomotives, rolling-stock and parts thereof; rail-way or tramway track fixtures and fittings and parts thereof; mechanical (including electro-mechanical) traffic signalling equipment of all kinds Import Data Chapter -86 Export Data Chapter -86
Chapter-87 ITC HS Code for Vehicles other than Railway or Tramway Rolling-stock, and Parts and Accessories thereof Import Data Chapter -87 Export Data Chapter -87
Chapter-88 ITC HS Code for Aircraft, Spacecraft and Parts thereof Import Data Chapter -88 Export Data Chapter -88
Chapter-89 ITC HS Code for Ships, Boats and Floating Structure Import Data Chapter -89 Export Data Chapter -89

Section-18

CHAPTER (90 To 92) - Precision Instruments
Chapter-90 ITC HS Code for Optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, precision, medical or surgical instruments and apparatus; parts and accessories thereof Import Data Chapter -90 Export Data Chapter -90
Chapter-91 ITC HS Code for Clocks and Watches and parts thereof Import Data Chapter -91 Export Data Chapter -91
Chapter-92 ITC HS Code for Musical Instruments Parts and Accessories of such articles Import Data Chapter -92 Export Data Chapter -92

Section-19

CHAPTER (93) - Arms and Ammunitions

Chapter-93 ITC HS Code for Arms and Ammunition; Parts and Accessories thereof Import Data Chapter -93 Export Data Chapter -93

Section-20

Chapter (94 to 96) Section XX - Miscellaneous Manufactured Articles
Chapter-94 ITC HS Code for Furniture; Bedding, Mattresses, Mattress Supports, Cushions and similar stuffed furnishings; Lamps and Lighting Fittings, not elsewhere specified or included; Illuminated signs, Illuminated name-plates and the like; Prefabricated Building Import Data Chapter -94 Export Data Chapter -94
Chapter-95 ITC HS Code for Toys, Games and Sports Requisites; Parts and Accessories thereof Import Data Chapter -95 Export Data Chapter -95
Chapter-96 ITC HS Code for Miscellaneous Manufactured Articles Import Data Chapter -96 Export Data Chapter -96

Section-21

CHAPTER (97 To 99) - Works of Art, Collectors' Pieces and antiques
Chapter-97 ITC HS Code for Works of Art, Collectors’ Pieces and Antiques Import Data Chapter -97 Export Data Chapter -97
Chapter-98 ITC HS Code for Project Imports; Laboratory Chemicals; Passengers’ Baggage; Personal Importations by Air or Post; Ship Stores Import Data Chapter -98 Export Data Chapter -98
Chapter-99 ITC HS Code for Miscellaneous goods Import Data Chapter -99 Export Data Chapter -99

Structure of HSN Code in India | HSN Code Structure in India

A product HS Code search can be six to ten digits. As per WCO guidelines, the first six digits must remain the same for all countries. The last four digits are assigned by customs authorities for tax procedures. An ITC HS Code is classified by its chapter, heading, and subheading. The last four digits are the regional and national tariff assigned by customs departments.

Understanding the General Structure of the Indian HS Code System with an Example:

Suppose, we are given an ITC HS Code: 9009840000

  • Chapter: The first two digits (90) denote the chapter HS code list.
  • Heading: The next two digits (09) denote headings. HSN code list
  • Subheading: Further, two digits (84) denote subheadings “Harmonized System of Nomenclature.”
  • Regional Tariff: The second-to-last two digits (00) denote the regional tariff. Customs India trade
  • National Tariff: Last Two Digits (00) indicates National Tariff global information trade data.

How do I find HSN Code for my products?

You can use the Exim Trade Data HSN Code Finder to find the ITC HS Code for your product. You can search HSN codes of chapters 01 to 99 with descriptions at our portal. All you just need to do is enter your product and HSN name and click our search option, and then you will get the HSN code for your product.

You will be thoroughly able to identify the section, chapter, heading, and subheading by the following example:

Suppose the HS Code for search lights is 94055010.

Type Product Category HS Code
Section 20 Miscellaneous Manufactured Articles
Chapter 94 Furniture Parts 94
Heading 05 Lamps and Lighting Fitting 9405
Subheading 50 Searchlights, Spotlights and parts. 940550
Regional Tariff 10 94055010

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