Last Updated: May 24, 2026
Manufacturing HS Codes List 2026
HS codes are boring until a shipment gets stuck, a landed-cost quote is wrong, or an export filing gets kicked back. For manufacturers, the code attached to a pump, stamped bracket, control panel, machined casting, or medical device can affect duty rate, documentation, country-of-origin review, and how buyers compare suppliers.
This manufacturing HS code resource organizes industrial product code ranges by material, process, and product family. Use it as a starting point for quoting, content planning, export documentation, distributor catalogs, and product-page SEO. Always verify the final classification against the official U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule, Census Schedule B search, or a licensed customs broker before filing.
6 digits
Base HS code used internationally
10 digits
Common U.S. HTS import and Schedule B export code length
200+
Economies and customs unions use the HS
98%+
Share of international merchandise trade covered by HS codes
What's in This Manufacturing Code Resource
Quick Answer: What HS Codes Matter Most for Manufacturers?
Most manufactured industrial products fall between HS chapters 28 and 96, with heavy concentration in plastics chapter 39, rubber chapter 40, metals chapters 72-83, machinery chapter 84, electrical equipment chapter 85, transportation equipment chapters 86-89, and instruments or medical devices chapter 90.
The first 6 digits are the international HS heading and subheading structure described by the World Customs Organization. U.S. imports typically use a 10-digit HTS number in the U.S. International Trade Commission HTS database. U.S. exports typically use a 10-digit Schedule B number from the Census Bureau.
The list below is built for manufacturing teams, not customs lawyers. It helps you get to the right chapter and heading faster, then tells you where to verify the final code.
Manufacturing HS Code Ranges by Product Family
Use this table to narrow the search before looking up the exact 10-digit import or export code. Each row links back to the official HTS source, because a code can change based on material, function, principal use, included parts, finished condition, and trade program notes.
| Manufacturing category | HS or chapter range | Common products | Official source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chemicals | 2801-2853 | Inorganic chemicals, industrial gases, rare earths | HTS Chapter 28 |
| Organic chemicals | 2901-2942 | Organic intermediates, acids, alcohols, pharmaceutical inputs | HTS Chapter 29 |
| Pharmaceutical products | 3001-3006 | Medicaments, vaccines, medical preparations | HTS Chapter 30 |
| Fertilizers | 3101-3105 | Nitrogen, phosphate, and potash fertilizer products | HTS Chapter 31 |
| Paints and coatings | 3201-3215 | Pigments, paints, varnishes, inks | HTS Chapter 32 |
| Plastics and resin | 3901-3914 | Polymers, resin, cellulose derivatives | HTS Chapter 39 |
| Plastic manufactured articles | 3915-3926 | Tanks, film, plates, fittings, packaging, molded parts | HTS Chapter 39 |
| Rubber products | 4001-4017 | Rubber, belts, hoses, tires, seals | HTS Chapter 40 |
| Wood products | 4401-4421 | Lumber, plywood, joinery, pallets, wood articles | HTS Chapter 44 |
| Paper and paperboard | 4801-4823 | Packaging paper, cartons, labels, paper articles | HTS Chapter 48 |
| Printed products | 4901-4911 | Books, labels, technical manuals, printed matter | HTS Chapter 49 |
| Textile fibers | 5001-5507 | Silk, wool, cotton, synthetic fibers | HTS Chapters 50-55 |
| Industrial textiles | 5601-5911 | Nonwovens, rope, coated textiles, technical fabrics | HTS Chapters 56-59 |
| Apparel and sewn goods | 6101-6310 | Knit apparel, woven apparel, made-up textile articles | HTS Chapters 61-63 |
| Stone, ceramic, and glass | 6801-7020 | Abrasives, refractory goods, glass fiber, lab glass | HTS Chapters 68-70 |
| Iron and steel | 7201-7229 | Steel mill products, stainless, alloy steel | HTS Chapter 72 |
| Steel articles | 7301-7326 | Pipe, fittings, structures, fasteners, tanks, stampings | HTS Chapter 73 |
| Copper | 7401-7419 | Copper cathodes, wire, tube, fittings, articles | HTS Chapter 74 |
| Nickel | 7501-7508 | Nickel unwrought forms, bars, tubes, articles | HTS Chapter 75 |
| Aluminum | 7601-7616 | Aluminum ingot, plate, foil, tube, castings | HTS Chapter 76 |
| Lead | 7801-7806 | Lead unwrought forms, plate, sheets, tubes | HTS Chapter 78 |
| Zinc | 7901-7907 | Zinc unwrought forms, bars, sheets, articles | HTS Chapter 79 |
| Tin | 8001-8007 | Tin unwrought forms, bars, sheets, articles | HTS Chapter 80 |
| Other base metals | 8101-8113 | Tungsten, molybdenum, titanium, cobalt, magnesium | HTS Chapter 81 |
| Tools and cutlery | 8201-8215 | Hand tools, dies, knives, saws, machine-tool accessories | HTS Chapter 82 |
| Miscellaneous metal articles | 8301-8311 | Locks, hardware, mountings, wire, welding rod | HTS Chapter 83 |
| Industrial machinery | 8401-8487 | Engines, pumps, valves, machine tools, bearings, equipment | HTS Chapter 84 |
| Electrical machinery | 8501-8548 | Motors, transformers, batteries, controls, semiconductors | HTS Chapter 85 |
| Rail equipment | 8601-8609 | Rail locomotives, cars, parts, containers | HTS Chapter 86 |
| Vehicles and auto parts | 8701-8716 | Motor vehicles, trailers, chassis, parts | HTS Chapter 87 |
| Aircraft and spacecraft | 8801-8807 | Aircraft, spacecraft, parts | HTS Chapter 88 |
| Ships and boats | 8901-8908 | Vessels, floating structures, boats | HTS Chapter 89 |
| Medical and measuring instruments | 9001-9033 | Optical goods, medical devices, test instruments, controls | HTS Chapter 90 |
| Clocks and watches | 9101-9114 | Watches, clocks, parts | HTS Chapter 91 |
| Furniture and fixtures | 9401-9406 | Seats, furniture, lamps, prefab buildings | HTS Chapter 94 |
| Toys and sporting goods | 9501-9508 | Games, sports equipment, toys | HTS Chapter 95 |
| Miscellaneous manufactured articles | 9601-9619 | Brushes, pens, fasteners, zippers, industrial small goods | HTS Chapter 96 |
Machinery HS Codes Manufacturers Search Most Often
Chapter 84 is where many industrial suppliers spend the most time. It covers engines, pumps, compressors, heat exchangers, filters, packaging machinery, lifting systems, machine tools, valves, bearings, gears, and special-purpose machinery under the official HTS chapter structure.
| HS heading | Official product family | Manufacturing examples |
|---|---|---|
| 8407 | Spark-ignition internal combustion piston engines | Engines for vehicles, equipment, and power units |
| 8408 | Compression-ignition internal combustion piston engines | Diesel engines for trucks, equipment, marine, and generators |
| 8413 | Pumps for liquids | Process pumps, hydraulic pumps, metering pumps |
| 8414 | Air or vacuum pumps, compressors, fans | Compressors, blowers, exhaust hoods, HVAC equipment |
| 8419 | Machinery for temperature change | Heat exchangers, dryers, industrial ovens, pasteurizers |
| 8421 | Centrifuges and filtering machinery | Oil filters, water filters, dust collectors, separators |
| 8422 | Dishwashing, packing, and filling machinery | Bottling lines, packaging machines, case packers |
| 8428 | Lifting, handling, loading, or unloading machinery | Conveyors, elevators, hoists, material handling systems |
| 8456 | Machine tools using laser or other processes | Laser cutters, waterjet machines, EDM equipment |
| 8457 | Machining centers | CNC machining centers and transfer machines |
| 8458 | Lathes | CNC turning centers, metal lathes |
| 8459 | Machine tools for drilling, boring, milling, threading | Mills, drill presses, boring machines, tapping machines |
| 8462 | Machine tools for forging, bending, shearing, pressing | Press brakes, stamping presses, forging machines |
| 8466 | Parts and accessories for machine tools | Tool holders, work holders, index heads, attachments |
| 8479 | Machines with individual functions | Special-purpose machinery that does not fit another heading |
| 8481 | Taps, cocks, valves, and similar appliances | Industrial valves, regulators, manifolds, actuated valves |
| 8482 | Ball or roller bearings | Bearings for machinery, motors, conveyors, and vehicles |
| 8483 | Transmission shafts, gears, clutches, pulleys | Power transmission components and gearboxes |
Machine builders should pay close attention to parts classification. A machined component may classify as a part of a machine, a general metal article, or a material-specific product depending on how it is imported or exported. When the product is a replacement part for a named machine, check the machine heading first, then check section and chapter notes in the HTS.
Electrical, Automotive, Aerospace, and Transport Codes
Electrical and transportation codes create more quoting risk because a product can trigger duty, safety documentation, forced-labor review, export control review, or customer-specific compliance checks. The HTS classification is not the same as an export-control classification number. The Bureau of Industry and Security maintains the Commerce Control List for ECCN review.
| Heading | Electrical category | Examples |
|---|---|---|
| 8501 | Electric motors and generators | Servo motors, AC motors, DC motors, generators |
| 8504 | Electrical transformers and static converters | Transformers, power supplies, inverters, rectifiers |
| 8507 | Electric accumulators | Lead-acid, lithium-ion, and industrial batteries |
| 8517 | Telephone and data transmission equipment | Routers, switches, communication modules |
| 8523 | Discs, tapes, solid-state storage media | Memory cards, storage devices, recorded media |
| 8536 | Electrical apparatus for switching or protecting circuits | Relays, switches, fuses, plugs, connectors |
| 8537 | Boards, panels, consoles, cabinets | Control panels, PLC cabinets, electrical distribution panels |
| 8541 | Semiconductor devices | Diodes, transistors, photovoltaic cells, LEDs |
| 8542 | Electronic integrated circuits | Processors, memory chips, controllers, IC assemblies |
| 8544 | Insulated wire, cable, and conductors | Cable harnesses, coaxial cable, fiber optic cable |
| Heading | Transport category | Examples |
|---|---|---|
| 8701 | Tractors | Road tractors, agricultural tractors, terminal tractors |
| 8703 | Motor cars and other motor vehicles | Passenger cars, EVs, hybrid vehicles |
| 8704 | Motor vehicles for transport of goods | Trucks, vans, chassis-cabs |
| 8708 | Parts and accessories of motor vehicles | Stampings, body parts, brake parts, steering parts |
| 8716 | Trailers and semi-trailers | Trailers, parts, non-mechanically propelled vehicles |
| 8802 | Aircraft and spacecraft | Airplanes, helicopters, spacecraft |
| 8807 | Parts of aircraft and spacecraft | Airframe parts, landing gear parts, aircraft components |
| 8901 | Cruise ships, cargo ships, barges | Commercial vessels and cargo carriers |
HS vs HTS vs Schedule B vs NAICS
Manufacturers mix these systems up all the time. That creates bad landing pages, bad spreadsheets, and sometimes bad filings. Here is the practical difference.
| Code system | Typical length | Used for | Official source |
|---|---|---|---|
| HS code | 6 digits | International product classification, maintained through the World Customs Organization system used by more than 200 economies and customs unions. | WCO |
| HTS code | 10 digits in U.S. tariff reporting | U.S. import classification, duty review, tariff schedule lookup, and import documentation. | USITC HTS |
| Schedule B | 10 digits for U.S. export reporting | U.S. export classification and Electronic Export Information filing through Census foreign trade reporting. | Census Schedule B |
| NAICS | 2 to 6 digits | Industry classification for businesses, market sizing, account lists, government statistics, and segmentation. | Census NAICS |
| ECCN | Alphanumeric | Export-control classification under the Commerce Control List. Do not substitute HTS for ECCN review. | BIS CCL |
A Practical Classification Workflow for Manufacturers
Classification starts with the product as shipped, not the product as described in the brochure. A stainless pump housing, a complete pump, a pump repair kit, and a machined blank for a pump housing can land in different places.
1. Identify what the buyer receives
Record the finished condition, material, principal function, included parts, country of origin, and whether the shipment is a complete machine, a part, a kit, a raw material, or a replacement component. CBP's Reasonable Care guidance makes the importer responsible for using care when entering merchandise.
2. Find the likely chapter and heading
Use the chapter map above, then search the USITC HTS database for exact language. For exports, search the Schedule B database. Do not rely on a competitor's catalog code without verification.
3. Check notes, rulings, and controls
Section notes, chapter notes, and legal notes can move a product out of the heading that looks obvious. Search CBP rulings for similar products. If the product has electronics, sensors, aerospace use, defense use, encryption, or dual-use potential, review export controls through the BIS Commerce Control List.
4. Document the decision
Keep the code, source link, product drawing or spec sheet, material data, classification rationale, review date, and approver. That record helps sales, logistics, purchasing, and finance quote the same product the same way next time.
How Manufacturers Can Use HS Codes for Better RFQs and SEO
HS and HTS codes are not just customs data. Buyers use them in supplier onboarding, landed-cost modeling, distributor catalogs, ERP item masters, and international RFQ packets. If your product pages already serve engineers and buyers, code-aware content can reduce friction before the RFQ hits your inbox.
A manufacturer selling pumps, valves, cable assemblies, bearings, machined parts, medical device components, or control panels can add a small trade-data block to product-family pages. The block should say what code range usually applies, what variables change the final code, and who should verify it. That gives procurement teams a better starting point without pretending your marketing page is customs advice.
Code-aware pages can also help sales teams qualify messy international inquiries. If a buyer asks for the HTS code, Incoterms, country of origin, and export documentation in the first email, they are farther along than someone asking for a generic brochure. Route those leads differently. A quote-ready international buyer is often working against a shipment date, a distributor launch, or a sourcing deadline.
What to add to an industrial product page
Add a short "Trade classification notes" section with likely HS chapter, common HTS or Schedule B ranges, country-of-origin documentation available, drawing or spec sheet requirements, and a contact path for international RFQs. Link the code references to USITC or Census so buyers can verify the source.
Common HS Code Mistakes in Manufacturing Quotes
Using NAICS as a product code
NAICS classifies business activity through the Census NAICS system. HS, HTS, and Schedule B classify products. A machine shop's NAICS code does not classify every part it ships.
Copying old codes without checking revisions
The WCO updates the HS on a five-year cycle, and the HS 2022 edition included 351 sets of amendments. Old spreadsheets should be reviewed before reuse.
Treating parts and finished goods the same
A motor, valve, bearing, or panel may be classified differently from a machine that contains it. The HTS legal notes matter.
Confusing HTS with export controls
An HTS code does not replace ECCN review. Sensitive electronics, aerospace components, encryption products, and dual-use equipment should be checked against the Commerce Control List.
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Sources
This page uses official government and standards-body sources. Code ranges are starting points for research, not legal classification advice.
| Organization | Source | Link |
|---|---|---|
| U.S. International Trade Commission | Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States | View source |
| U.S. Census Bureau | Schedule B export codes | View source |
| U.S. Census Bureau | Guide to Foreign Trade Statistics | View source |
| U.S. Census Bureau | Automated Export System resources | View source |
| World Customs Organization | What is the Harmonized System | View source |
| World Customs Organization | HS 2022 edition and amendments | View source |
| U.S. Customs and Border Protection | Customs ruling search | View source |
| U.S. Customs and Border Protection | Reasonable Care publication | View source |
| Bureau of Industry and Security | Commerce Control List | View source |
| U.S. Census Bureau | North American Industry Classification System | View source |
