hs10c

10.1.2.2 Key Code: hs10c

10.1.2.2a Key Code Symbol:       

10.1.2.2b Key Code Label:  HS10 Can

10.1.2.2c Key Code Mnemonic: hs10c

10.1.2.2d Key Code Title:  Harmonized System (HS) Codes 

10.1.2.3 Abstract: 

10.1.2.4 Key Code Units

10.1.2.5 Key Code Function

10.1.2.6 Key Code Derivation

Q: what is the coding breakdown of an HS10 value? Which part means what?

CoPilot (26/08/10): The HS‑10 code used for Canadian imports is a structured, legal numbering system. Each part of the 10 digits has a specific meaning, and the structure is defined by the Harmonized System (HS) and extended by Canada’s Customs Tariff. The essential takeaway: the first 6 digits are international, and the last 4 digits are Canadian‑specific.

🧩 HS‑10 Code Breakdown (Canada)

A Canadian import HS‑10 code looks like this:

XXXX.XX.XX.XX  

Example from CBSA/Statistics Canada: 0101.29.00.10

Here is what each part means:

1. Digits 1–2 → Chapter (International)

• Identifies one of the 97 HS chapters.

Example: 01 = Live animals.

2. Digits 3–4 → Heading (International)

• Subdivision within the chapter.

Example: 0101 = Horses, asses, mules, and hinnies.

3. Digits 5–6 → Subheading (International)

• Universal worldwide.

Example: 0101.29 = Other horses.

These first six digits are identical in every HS‑using country.

🇨🇦 Canadian‑Specific Extensions (Digits 7–10)

Canada adds four digits beyond the international HS‑06 level.

4. Digits 7–8 → Tariff Item (Canada‑specific)

• Determines the Canadian tariff line.

• Used for duty rate determination.

Example: 0101.29.00  

5. Digits 9–10 → Statistical Suffix (Canada‑specific)

• Used by Statistics Canada for trade reporting.

• Does not usually affect duty.

Example: 0101.29.00.10  

📘 Full Example Breakdown (from CBSA/Statistics Canada)

HS‑10 Import Code: 0101.29.00.10

• 01 → Chapter

• 0101 → Heading

• 0101.29 → Subheading

• 0101.29.00 → Tariff item (Canada)

0101.29.00.10 → Statistical suffix (Canada)

🧠 Key Points to Remember

• Digits 1–6: International HS structure (same worldwide).

• Digits 7–10: Canadian extensions for tariff and statistical reporting.

The Canadian HS‑10 is not simply an extension of the Canadian export HS‑08.

10.1.2.7 Related Codes

10.1.2.7a Defining codes

10.1.2.7b Derived codes

10.1.2.8 XML configuration

10.1.2.9 Technical Authority: ils sigmaster

10.1.2.10 Signing Authority: ils sigmaster

10.1.2.11 Citations: 

[1] Harmonized System (HS) Codes  

10.1.2.12 Tutorial

Understand Your Product's Harmonized System (HS) Code   (YouTube  US Dept of Commerce)

10.1.2.13 Revision History