ITC-HS code finder
Describe the goods the way you would to a customs broker. The more specific you are — form, processing, purity, packing, end use — the tighter the classification.
Your classification will appear here.
Verify before filing
This classification is generated by an AI model. Check it against the live ITC-HS schedule on the
DGFT and ICEGATE portals before it appears on a shipping bill, bill of entry or commercial invoice.
Final assessment rests with the proper officer of Customs.
Questions about ITC-HS classification
What is an ITC-HS code?
ITC-HS is the Indian Trade Clarification based on the Harmonised System. It extends the international 6-digit HS code to 8 digits for Indian customs. Every shipping bill and bill of entry filed in India must carry the correct 8-digit ITC-HS code.
How many digits does an Indian HS code have?
Eight. The first six digits are the international Harmonised System code used worldwide, and India adds two further digits to identify the specific tariff item. Some statistical returns use additional digits beyond eight.
What happens if I use the wrong HS code?
Consequences range from reassessment and demurrage while the consignment is held, to short-levy demands with interest, penalty under the Customs Act, and denial of export incentives such as RoDTEP or drawback claimed under the wrong tariff item. Errors are often discovered months after shipment.
What are the General Rules of Interpretation?
The GRI are six rules applied in strict order to determine classification. GRI 1 classifies by the terms of the headings and any relative Section or Chapter Notes. Later rules deal with incomplete goods, mixtures, composite goods, goods classifiable under two or more headings, and packaging. A classification that does not follow the GRI in order is not defensible.
Can I file a shipping bill using this code directly?
No. Treat the output as a starting point. It is generated by an AI model and must be verified against the live ITC-HS schedule on the DGFT and ICEGATE portals, and confirmed with your customs broker, before it appears on any customs document.
Is the classification tool free?
Yes. Classification requires no account and is free to use. The export and import costing calculators require a free account.