What is hs code of a product?

 What exactly is the HS Code?

HSN codes are known as the "Harmonised System of Nomenclature." This approach was created to standardize the categorization of welfare over the world.

The HSN code is a 6-digit identifier that categorizes items and is formally acknowledged around the world.

HS codes are part of a worldwide network of terminology and amounts used to categorize traded goods. The HS Code for your product will be noted on the marketable statement that a client receives as a result of their transaction. It may be used to categorize items for export and to assess appropriate import taxes and tariffs.

Whether you are looking for Hs code 0303, Hs code 0702, Hs code 0804, or others it's important to get the right source. 

List of important HS codes in Kenya

Here is a list of certain HS numbers.

In Kenya, look up the HS code of a product.

0901 Coffee, Whether Or Not Roasted Or Dacaffei-Rated; Coffee Husks And Skins; Coffee Substitu-Tes Containing Coffee In Any

Kenya - Export HS Code 

HS CODE	DESCRIPTION	NO OF SHIPMENTS
Hs code 0402	Trunks, Suit-Cases, Vanity-Cases, Executive cases, Brief-Cases, School Satchels, Spectacle cases, Binocular Cases, Camera
42022190	Other	61
42023120	Wallets and purses, of leather	43
8421	Centrifuges, Including Centrifugal Dryers; Filtering Or Purifying Machinery And Apparatus, For Liquids Or Gases
84212190	Other	74
3004	Medicaments (Excluding Goods Of Heading 3002, 3005 Or 3006) Consisting Of Mixed Or Unmixed Products For Therapeutic Or
30049099	Other	123
4901	Printed Books, Brochures, Leaflets And Similar Printed Matter, Whether Or Not In Single Sheets
49011020	Pamphlets, booklets, brochures, leaflets and similar printed matter	37

Kenya - Import HS Code

HS CODE	DESCRIPTION	NO OF SHIPMENTS
0910	Coffee, Whether Or Not Roasted Or Dacaffei-Nated; Coffee Husks And Skins; Coffee Substitu-Tes Containing Coffee In Any
09012190	Other	22
7013	Glassware Of A Type Used For Table, Kitchen, Restrooms, Office, Indoor Decoration Or Similar Purposes (Other Than That Of
70133700	Other	38
Hs code 0902	Tea, Whether Or Not Flavoured
09024010	Content exceeding 3 kg. but not exceeding 20 kg	347

The Harmonized System's Importance

• The Harmonised System's main purpose is to serve as a global standard for customs tariffs. However, it may be used for a variety of purposes, including

• International trade statistics are gathered.

• Internal taxes such as excise duty and value-added tax are collected (VAT)

• Tariffs for freight and transportation are based on this.

• As a foundation for origin rules (which are the criteria to determine the national source of a product)

• As a foundation for establishing preferential tariffs and MFN (most favoured country) tariffs in free trade agreements

• As a foundation for countries to make trade policy decisions

• To keep track of regulated commodities (narcotics, chemical weapons, endangered species, waste, etc)

• Assisting with customs controls and processes, such as risk assessment and compliance

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