Tariffs
Tariff Chapter
Also known as: HS Chapter, Harmonized System chapter
A two-digit division of the Harmonized System grouping goods by type or nature, constituting the first level of tariff classification with 97 active chapters.
Also known as: HS Chapter, Harmonized System chapter
A two-digit division of the Harmonized System grouping goods by type or nature, constituting the first level of tariff classification with 97 active chapters.
A tariff chapter is the broadest division of the Harmonized System (HS), consisting of two digits that group goods of similar nature. There are 97 active chapters organized into 21 sections. For example, chapter 01 covers live animals, 27 covers mineral fuels, 84 covers machinery and mechanical appliances, and 87 covers motor vehicles. The chapter is the starting point for tariff classification of any merchandise.
Harmonized System (HS)
An international 6-digit nomenclature developed by the WCO for classifying goods in international trade, used by over 200 countries worldwide.
TariffsTariff Heading
A four-digit classification in the Harmonized System that groups merchandise with similar characteristics within a chapter, representing the second level of the international tariff nomenclature.
TariffsTariff Subheading
A six-digit subdivision of the Harmonized System (HS) that identifies merchandise with greater precision within a tariff heading, standardized internationally.
TariffsTariff Classification Code
An 8 or 10-digit numerical code that identifies a specific product within Mexico's tariff schedule (TIGIE), determining applicable duties and regulations.