Commodity codes, or tariff codes, are part of the Harmonized System (HS) for the classification of goods. They are used to assist with customs clearance and to calculate the correct duties and taxes for the items in your consignment.

You can use our Commodity Code Finder tool to search for the code you need. Enter a detailed description of your goods; for example, “men’s cotton shirt”. The more detail you can include about the material, the better.

If you can’t find what you’re looking for, click Search options for alternative tools including HMRC, and Google. Start with a simple item or material if using HMRC (for example, “cotton” or “shirt”).

For commodity code enquiries, please contact classification.enquiries@hmrc.gsi.gov.uk.