HS Codes Directory

0201 Fresh or chilled beef Meat from cows, either fresh or chilled, including whole carcasses, cuts with bones, and boneless pieces £1,519,029,309

0202 Frozen beef meat All types of frozen beef, including cuts with or without bones £624,845,139

0203 Fresh, chilled, or frozen pork meat All types of pork, including fresh, chilled, or frozen £902,742,712

0204 Meat of sheep or goats, fresh or frozen Includes fresh, chilled, or frozen meat from sheep or goats, such as lamb, mutton, or goat meat £917,516,594

0205 Meat of horses, donkeys, or mules, fresh or frozen Includes fresh, chilled, or frozen meat from horses, donkeys, or mules £1,167,667

0206 Edible animal parts for food Edible parts like organs from cows, pigs, sheep, goats, horses, and similar animals, sold fresh, chilled, or frozen £281,360,516

0207 Poultry meat and edible parts, fresh, chilled, or frozen Includes all types of poultry meat and edible parts, such as chicken, turkey, duck, and goose, whether fresh, chilled, or frozen £1,889,698,721

0208 Fresh, chilled, or frozen meat and edible meat parts Includes all types of meat and edible parts from animals, not elsewhere specified, that are fresh, chilled, or frozen £17,761,691

0209 Pig and poultry fat Pig fat and poultry fat that is fresh, chilled, frozen, salted, dried, or smoked, but not processed further £11,665,719

0210 Salted, dried, or smoked meat Meat and edible parts of animals, preserved by salting, drying, or smoking, including meat flours and meals £669,766,581

0301 Live fish All kinds of live fish, including freshwater and saltwater species, used for food, breeding, or ornamental purposes £20,330,497

0302 Fresh or chilled fish, not fillets or other fish meat Includes all types of fresh or chilled fish, except fillets and other fish meat from heading 0304 £1,354,610,522

0303 Frozen fish, not fillets or other processed fish Frozen fish, whole or in pieces, excluding fillets and other processed fish meat £335,248,331

0304 Fish fillets and other fish meat, fresh, chilled, or frozen Includes all types of fish fillets and minced fish, available fresh, chilled, or frozen for easy cooking and storage £1,056,255,699

0305 Dried, salted, or brined fish Fish preserved by drying, salting, or soaking in brine, including smoked fish, whether cooked or not £86,695,191

0306 Crustaceans, live or processed Includes all types of crustaceans like crabs, lobsters, and shrimp, whether live, fresh, frozen, dried, salted, smoked, or cooked £547,270,784

0307 Molluscs, live or processed Includes all types of molluscs, whether in shell or not, live, fresh, chilled, frozen, dried, salted, or in brine. Also includes smoked molluscs, whether cooked or not during smoking £198,936,050

0308 Aquatic invertebrates (not crustaceans or molluscs) Includes live, fresh, chilled, frozen, dried, salted, or smoked aquatic invertebrates like jellyfish and sea urchins. Can be cooked or uncooked £1,641,976

0309 Fish and aquatic invertebrate flours, meals, and pellets Flours, meals, and pellets made from fish, crustaceans, molluscs, or other aquatic invertebrates, suitable for human consumption £1,397,350

0401 Milk and cream Fresh milk and cream, not concentrated or sweetened, used for drinking or cooking £545,423,014

0402 Milk and cream, sweetened or concentrated Includes milk and cream with added sugar or other sweeteners, or in concentrated forms like condensed milk £412,824,282

0403 Yogurt and fermented milk products Includes yogurt, buttermilk, curdled milk, kephir, and other fermented or acidified milk products. Can be concentrated, sweetened, flavored, or contain added fruits, nuts, or cocoa £538,769,666

0404 Whey and milk-based products Whey, whether concentrated or with added sugar, and other natural milk products not listed elsewhere £204,403,847

0405 Butter and milk fats Butter, dairy spreads, and other fats and oils made from milk £532,774,116

0406 Cheese and curd All types of cheese and curd, including fresh, grated, powdered, and processed varieties £2,724,640,383

0407 Fresh or preserved bird eggs in shell Includes all types of bird eggs in their shell, whether fresh, preserved, or cooked £226,221,027

0408 Eggs without shell or egg yolks Includes liquid, dried, or frozen eggs and yolks, with or without added sugar £157,337,928

0409 Natural honey Pure honey made by bees, not mixed with other ingredients, used as a sweetener or for health benefits £90,383,482

0410 Edible animal products Food items from animals, like insects or other unique products, not listed elsewhere £629,948

0501 Unprocessed human hair Covers all types of human hair, whether cleaned or not, including hair waste. Examples are raw hair for wigs or extensions and leftover hair from processing £599,318

0502 Pig and boar hair for brushes Includes pig, hog, and boar bristles and hair used for making brushes. Also covers badger hair and waste from these materials £1,522,847

0504 Animal guts and stomachs Includes guts, bladders, and stomachs of animals (except fish). These can be fresh, chilled, frozen, salted, dried, or smoked £46,608,964

0505 Bird skins, feathers, and down, cleaned or treated Includes bird skins, feathers, and down that are cleaned, disinfected, or preserved. Also covers feather powder and waste. Perfect for crafts and stuffing £17,136,005

0506 Bones and horn-cores, cleaned or treated Unworked bones and horn-cores, cleaned, defatted, or treated with acid. Also includes bone powder and waste £6,520,656

0507 Animal parts and waste Unworked or simply prepared animal parts like ivory, tortoiseshell, horns, hooves, and claws, as well as powder and waste from these materials. Includes items like whalebone, antlers, and beaks £1,596,598

0508 Coral, shells, and similar materials Unworked or simply prepared coral, shells, and cuttlebone, including powder and waste. Used for decoration, jewelry, or crafts £6,361,000

0510 Animal products for medicine Ambergris, castoreum, civet, and musk; cantharides; bile, dried or not; glands and other animal parts used in making medicines, fresh, chilled, frozen, or preserved £2,561,133

0511 Animal products not listed elsewhere Dead animals from Chapter 1 or 3, not safe for human consumption, and other unspecified animal products £129,995,222

0601 Dormant or growing bulbs, tubers, and roots Covers bulbs, tubers, and roots like tulips, gladioli, and chicory plants, whether dormant, growing, or in bloom £88,731,597

0602 Live plants, cuttings, and roots Includes all types of live plants, their cuttings, roots, and mushroom spawn for gardening or farming £617,392,555

0603 Cut flowers and buds Fresh, dried, or prepared flowers and buds used for bouquets or decoration £575,410,506

0604 Plants and greenery for decoration Includes fresh, dried, or treated foliage, branches, mosses, and lichens used for bouquets or ornamental purposes £55,722,500

0701 Fresh or Chilled Potatoes All types of fresh or chilled potatoes, used for cooking, eating, or processing £134,621,508

0702 Fresh or chilled tomatoes Tomatoes that are sold fresh or kept cold to stay fresh. Perfect for salads, cooking, or sauces £528,929,191

0703 Fresh or chilled onions, garlic, leeks, and similar vegetables Includes onions, shallots, garlic, leeks, and other vegetables from the allium family, sold fresh or kept cold £277,632,937

0704 Fresh or chilled cabbages, cauliflowers, and similar vegetables Includes all types of edible brassicas like kale, kohlrabi, and more, fresh or chilled £243,702,851

0705 Fresh or chilled lettuce and chicory Includes all types of lettuce and chicory, fresh or chilled £155,293,906

0706 Fresh or chilled edible roots Carrots, turnips, salad beetroot, salsify, celeriac, radishes, and similar edible roots, fresh or chilled £63,171,846

0707 Fresh or chilled cucumbers and gherkins Cucumbers and gherkins, fresh or chilled, commonly used in salads or pickling £245,006,578

0708 Fresh or chilled leguminous vegetables, shelled or unshelled Includes all types of fresh or chilled legumes, whether shelled or not, like peas, beans, and other similar vegetables £102,788,177

0709 Various fresh or chilled vegetables A variety of fresh or chilled vegetables not covered in other categories, like asparagus, eggplants, and celery £1,059,014,182

0710 Frozen vegetables Vegetables that are frozen, either raw or cooked by steaming or boiling £349,520,093

0711 Temporarily preserved vegetables Vegetables that are preserved but not ready to eat as they are £19,475,426

0712 Dried vegetables Dried vegetables in whole, cut, sliced, or powdered form, not further processed. Includes onions, mushrooms, and other types £91,125,273

0713 Dried legumes Dried legumes, shelled, and may be skinned or split. Includes peas, beans, and lentils £241,455,165

0714 Starchy roots and tubers Fresh, chilled, frozen, or dried roots and tubers like cassava, sweet potatoes, yams, and taro, with high starch or inulin content £116,493,407

0801 Coconuts, Brazil Nuts, and Cashew Nuts Fresh or dried coconuts, Brazil nuts, and cashew nuts, with or without shells or peels. Great for snacking or recipes £208,943,519

0802 Various nuts, fresh or dried, shelled or unshelled Includes all types of nuts, whether fresh or dried, and whether they are in their shells or peeled. Examples include almonds, walnuts, and cashews £334,003,964

0803 Bananas and plantains, fresh or dried Includes all types of bananas and plantains, whether fresh or dried £512,333,470

0804 Fresh or dried tropical fruits Includes dates, figs, pineapples, avocados, guavas, mangoes, and mangosteens, either fresh or dried. Perfect for snacks or cooking £666,780,815

0805 Citrus fruits, fresh or dried Includes oranges, mandarins, grapefruits, lemons, limes, and other citrus fruits, either fresh or dried £556,460,034

0806 Grapes, fresh or dried Includes all types of grapes, whether fresh or dried, used for eating or cooking £701,819,612

0807 Melons and papayas, fresh Includes fresh melons (like watermelons) and papayas, commonly eaten as fruit £275,914,889

0808 Fresh apples, pears, and quinces Fresh fruits including apples, pears, and quinces, ready to eat or use in recipes £414,344,307

0809 Fresh apricots, cherries, peaches, plums, and sloes A mix of fresh stone fruits, including apricots, cherries, peaches, plums, and sloes £253,617,307

0810 Various fresh fruits Includes all types of fresh fruits not listed elsewhere, such as exotic or less common varieties £1,088,069,494

0811 Frozen fruits and nuts Frozen fruits and nuts, either raw or cooked, with or without added sugar £186,261,221

0812 Fruit and nuts preserved for later use Fruits and nuts that are temporarily preserved but not ready to eat right away. Includes cherries, apricots, papayas, and more £14,342,366

0813 Dried fruits and nuts Fruits and nuts that have been dried, excluding certain types like fresh fruits. Includes apricots, prunes, apples, and more £117,784,364

0814 Citrus or melon peels, fresh or preserved Peels from citrus fruits like oranges or lemons, and melons like watermelons. They can be fresh, frozen, dried, or preserved in brine or other solutions £3,038,354

0901 Coffee and coffee products Covers all forms of coffee, including roasted, decaffeinated, and coffee substitutes with coffee content £1,584,383,012

0902 Tea, flavored or plain All types of tea, including flavored and unflavored varieties, in any form or packaging £338,815,913

0903 Maté tea A type of herbal tea made from the leaves of the yerba mate plant, often consumed in South America £798,900

0904 Pepper and chili products Includes all types of peppers and chili, such as black pepper, white pepper, and dried or crushed chili peppers £126,277,813

0905 Vanilla products Includes all types of vanilla, such as whole vanilla beans and crushed or ground vanilla £3,755,622

0906 Cinnamon and cinnamon flowers Cinnamon and flowers from the cinnamon tree, including all types and forms £12,844,562

0907 Cloves (whole or stems) Whole cloves and clove stems, used as spices or for their essential oils £5,562,397

0908 Nutmeg, mace, and cardamoms Whole or processed spices like nutmeg, mace, and cardamoms, used for cooking and flavoring £26,680,264

0909 Seeds of anise, fennel, coriander, cumin, caraway, and juniper berries A mix of aromatic seeds and berries, such as anise, fennel, coriander, cumin, caraway, and juniper berries, used for flavoring £38,062,421

0910 Spices like ginger, saffron, turmeric, thyme, bay leaves, and curry Includes all forms of these spices, whether whole, crushed, or ground. Perfect for cooking and seasoning £122,354,945

1001 Wheat and meslin Includes wheat and meslin (a mix of wheat and rye), used for making flour and other food products £519,116,249

1002 Rye Rye grains, used for food, animal feed, or brewing. Includes all types of rye, whether whole, crushed, or milled £3,133,640

1003 Barley Barley grains, commonly used for food, animal feed, or making beer and whiskey £142,486,737

1004 Oats All types of oats, including those used for food, animal feed, or other purposes £19,970,943

1005 Maize (corn) All types of maize (corn), including those used for food, animal feed, or industrial purposes £502,600,627

1006 Rice All types of rice, including paddy, brown, milled, and broken rice £460,430,392

1007 Grain sorghum A type of cereal grain, also known as milo, used for food, animal feed, and industrial purposes £3,164,537

1008 Buckwheat, millet, canary seed, and other cereals Includes common grains like buckwheat, millet, canary seed, and other less common cereals used for food or animal feed £15,788,448

1101 Wheat or Mixed Grain Flour Flour made from wheat or a mix of wheat and other grains like rye. Commonly used for baking bread, pastries, and other foods £135,794,237

1102 Flour made from cereals, not wheat or meslin Includes flour from grains like barley, oats, rice, and rye, used in baking and cooking £55,922,585

1103 Cereal groats, meal, and pellets Processed cereal products like cracked grains, coarse meal, and pellets for cooking and animal feed £37,527,177

1104 Processed cereal grains (not rice) Cereal grains that have been prepared in various ways, such as hulled, rolled, flaked, or sliced. This includes grains like oats, wheat, and maize, but excludes rice £78,201,735

1105 Potato products Flour, meal, powder, flakes, granules, or pellets made from potatoes £80,723,279

1106 Flour, meal, and powder from dried beans, sago, roots, or fruits Made from dried beans, sago, roots like cassava, or fruits like bananas. Used for cooking and baking £45,692,515

1107 Malt, roasted or not Malt made from barley or other grains, used in brewing beer or making malted drinks £110,711,542

1108 Starches and inulin All types of starches and inulin, including wheat, maize, potato, cassava, and rice starches. Used in food, paper, and other industries £128,771,430

1109 Wheat gluten Protein extracted from wheat. Used in baking, meat substitutes, and as a binder in food products £74,816,262

1201 Soybeans, whole or broken All types of soybeans, whether they are whole or crushed, used for oil extraction or food production £265,650,160

1202 Raw Groundnuts Groundnuts that are not roasted or cooked, sold either in shells or shelled, and may be whole or broken. Perfect for snacking or cooking £105,321,328

1203 Copra Dried coconut kernels used to extract coconut oil or as animal feed. A key ingredient in many food and industrial products £191,004

1204 Linseed, whole or broken Linseed, also known as flaxseed, used for food, oil, or industrial purposes. Includes both whole and broken seeds £20,701,533

1205 Rape or colza seeds, whole or broken Seeds from rape or colza plants, used for oil production or animal feed. Includes both whole and broken seeds £420,297,276

1206 Sunflower seeds, whole or broken Sunflower seeds used for food, oil, or other purposes. Includes both whole and broken seeds £45,211,365

1207 Various oil seeds and fruits Seeds and fruits used for extracting oil, not including sunflower seeds £64,853,882

1208 Flour and meal from oil seeds or fruits Flours and meals made from oil-rich seeds or fruits, excluding mustard. Examples include soya bean flour and other similar products £21,754,928

1209 Seeds, fruit, and spores for planting Seeds, fruits, or spores used for growing plants, including vegetables, flowers, and grasses £156,545,809

1210 Hop cones, fresh or dried, for brewing or medicine Hop cones used in beer-making or herbal remedies, available fresh, dried, or processed into powder or pellets. Includes lupulin-rich varieties £46,233,085

1211 Plants and parts used in perfumes, medicine, or pest control Fresh, dried, or processed plants, seeds, and fruits used for making perfumes, medicines, or pest control products £92,575,188

1212 Locust beans, seaweeds, and other plants for food Fresh, chilled, frozen, or dried plants like locust beans, seaweed, sugar beet, sugar cane, and chicory roots, used mainly for human food £38,172,739

1213 Cereal straw and husks Unprepared cereal straw and husks, used for animal feed, bedding, or industrial purposes £4,154,648

1214 Animal feed products Includes swedes, mangolds, hay, alfalfa, clover, and other forage products, sold loose or as pellets £18,885,057

1301 Natural Gums and Resins Natural gums, resins, and similar plant extracts, such as balsams and oleoresins, used in various industries £24,612,446

1302 Vegetable saps and extracts Natural plant-based saps, extracts, and thickeners like agar-agar, pectin, and mucilages, used in food and other industries £248,705,678

1401 Weaving materials from plants Natural plant materials such as bamboo, rattan, reeds, and straw, often cleaned or dyed, used for plaiting and crafting £7,395,737

1404 Vegetable products not listed elsewhere Includes various plant-based materials not covered under other categories, such as raw fibers or plant extracts £34,147,234

1501 Pig Fat and Poultry Fat Includes lard and other fats from pigs and poultry, but not fats from specific cuts of meat. Commonly used in cooking and food production £47,725,095

1502 Animal fats from cows, sheep, or goats Fats from cattle, sheep, or goats, excluding those used for specific industrial purposes £40,848,120

1503 Lard oil, tallow oil, and similar fats Oils and fats like lard oil, tallow oil, and oleo-oil, not mixed or prepared for specific uses £143,271,366

1504 Fish and marine mammal fats and oils Includes all types of fats and oils from fish or marine mammals, whether refined or not, but not chemically altered £124,358,136

1505 Wool grease and lanolin Natural grease from wool, including lanolin, used in cosmetics and skincare £30,785,582

1506 Animal fats and oils Fats and oils from animals, including refined versions, but not chemically changed. Used in food and other industries £3,959,833

1507 Soybean oil and its parts Soybean oil, including its separated parts, refined or not, but not chemically changed. Commonly used in cooking and food production £183,394,868

1508 Groundnut oil and its fractions, refined or not, but not chemically changed Includes all types of groundnut oil, whether processed or unprocessed, used in cooking or other applications £6,891,342

1509 Olive oil and its fractions, refined or not, but not chemically changed Includes all types of olive oil, whether processed or unprocessed, used in cooking or other applications £275,679,128

1510 Various olive oils and blends Includes all types of olive oils and their blends, whether refined or not, but not chemically altered £10,527,015

1511 Palm oil and its fractions Palm oil and its parts, whether refined or not, but not chemically changed £373,535,269

1512 Sunflower, safflower, or cotton-seed oil Includes all types of sunflower, safflower, or cotton-seed oils, whether refined or not, but not chemically altered. Used in cooking, food production, or industrial purposes £199,931,766

1513 Coconut, palm kernel, or babassu oil Includes all types of coconut, palm kernel, or babassu oils, whether refined or not, but not chemically altered. Used in food, cosmetics, or industrial purposes £65,345,513

1514 Rape, colza, or mustard oil and their parts Includes all types of rape, colza, or mustard oil, whether processed or not, but not chemically changed £158,239,545

1515 Various vegetable and microbial oils and fats Includes oils and fats from plants or microbes, like jojoba oil, in raw or refined form, not chemically changed £134,937,648

1516 Fats and oils from animals, plants, or microbes, processed or refined but not further prepared Includes fats and oils that have been hydrogenated, inter-esterified, re-esterified, or elaidinised, whether refined or not £84,423,070

1517 Margarine and edible fat mixtures Edible spreads and mixtures made from animal, vegetable, or microbial fats and oils £270,078,239

1518 Processed fats and oils, not for eating Fats and oils from animals, plants, or microbes, treated or changed by heat or chemicals. Not for food use. Includes mixtures of different fats and oils not listed elsewhere £358,253,352

1520 Crude glycerol and related products Unrefined glycerol, glycerol water, and glycerol lyes. Used in various industries like cosmetics and chemicals £7,346,544

1521 Natural waxes Includes vegetable waxes, beeswax, insect waxes, and spermaceti, whether refined or colored £8,503,732

1522 Fat and wax residues Leftover materials from processing fats or waxes, such as degras and soapstocks £5,718,152