Free tool · Tariff / CN Code Finder
Find the tariff code for your product
Describe the product and Minotask will suggest the most likely Combined Nomenclature (CN) tariff codes.
How does it work?
- 01
Describe the product
Enter what the product is, what it is made of and what it is for. Optionally add the material, intended use and technical characteristics.
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Search the Combined Nomenclature
Minotask finds the CN entries that best match the description and, with the same model it uses when processing invoices, selects the most likely 8-digit code.
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Check the suggestion
We show the entry's official description, the rationale and possible alternatives. If the description is not enough, we ask for more details instead of guessing.
How to get a better result?
Tariff classification depends on what a product is, what it is made of and what it is for. A generic description often fits several tariff codes.
Too vague: “motor part”
Better: “CNC-machined aluminium engine bracket for a passenger car”
Too vague: “shirt”
Better: “Men's knitted cotton T-shirt with short sleeves”
Details that help classification
- material (e.g. steel, aluminium, plastic)
- intended use – what the product does
- construction and manufacturing method (e.g. knitted, cast, CNC-machined)
- technical characteristics (e.g. power, voltage, dimensions)
- what the product is part of, if it is a component
- composition (e.g. fibre content for textiles)
CN, HS and TARIC – what is the difference?
- HS6 digits
- The Harmonized System of the World Customs Organization – the international basis used by most countries in the world.
- CN8 digits
- The EU Combined Nomenclature: the first 6 digits are HS, the last 2 are an EU subdivision. It is used for the customs tariff and trade statistics, including Intrastat. It is updated once a year.
- TARIC10 digits
- The EU integrated tariff, which adds measures such as anti-dumping duties, quotas and restrictions to the CN. It is not used for Intrastat.
The finder suggests 8-digit CN codes – the level Intrastat requires. In everyday language this code is often called a tariff code or commodity code.
Have more products?
Minotask can suggest tariff codes directly while processing invoices and preparing Intrastat data.
Instead of looking up a code for each product separately, Minotask can prepare the full list of line items for review.
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Frequently asked questions
What is a tariff code?
A tariff code is a numeric code that classifies goods in the customs nomenclature. Intrastat reporting uses the 8-digit Combined Nomenclature (CN) code, for example 8471 30 00 for laptop computers.
What is a CN code?
A CN code is an 8-digit code of the European Union's Combined Nomenclature (in Slovenian: KN koda). The first six digits follow the international Harmonized System (HS); the last two subdivide goods further for EU purposes.
How do I find the tariff code of a product?
Enter as precise a product description as you can – what it is, what it is made of and what it is for. Minotask suggests the most likely CN code with the entry's official description and possible alternatives. Then check the suggestion against the product's properties.
What is the difference between HS, CN and TARIC?
HS is the international 6-digit nomenclature of the World Customs Organization. CN is the EU's 8-digit nomenclature based on HS and is also used for Intrastat. TARIC is the EU's 10-digit integrated tariff, which adds customs measures to the CN.
Can I use the tariff code for Intrastat?
Intrastat uses the 8-digit CN code, so the finder suggests exactly that level. Check the suggestion before using it – responsibility for correctly classifying the goods remains yours.
How detailed does the product description need to be?
Detailed enough to make clear what the product is, what it is made of and what it is for. For textiles the fibre composition helps; for machines and parts, their function and what they are part of. If the description is not enough, the finder asks for more details instead of guessing.
Is the suggested tariff code guaranteed to be correct?
No. The suggestion is based only on your description and is not an official decision of a customs authority. Correct classification may require technical documentation or expert judgement. A legally binding classification can be obtained through binding tariff information (BTI), issued by the customs authority.
Is the finder free?
Yes. The finder is free and does not require registration; to prevent abuse, the number of searches is limited. If you need tariff codes for every line item on your invoices, Minotask suggests them automatically while processing PDF invoices.
Why are the official descriptions in Slovenian?
Minotask uses the Slovenian edition of the Combined Nomenclature, on which Slovenian Intrastat reporting is based. The codes are the same in every EU language; only the descriptions are shown in Slovenian.