How many HS Codes are there?

The Harmonized System has around 5,000+ commodity groups. These groups are maintained through simple six-digit codes, which represent the heading and subheading.

The codes are put together under 21 Harmonized System sections and 96 Harmonized System chapters. 

There are thousands of HS Codes, and each code describes goods. Some codes are very specific and others are more generic.

All customs agencies are able to identify these goods and the correct duty rates easily, using the number associated with the particular commodity.