What is a TARIC (Harmonisation) code?

A TARIC code, sometimes referred to as a Harmonisation code or Commodity code, is a code which is used to classify the type of goods you are importing/exporting. The code for Ireland will contain 10 digits, this may vary for other countries. It is required in all customs declarations.

What does it look like?

A TARIC code is a number consisting of 10 digits for Ireland, the number of digits may vary for other countries.TARIC codes can also be known as:Harmonisation codesHS codesClassification CodesTariff CodesCustoms Tariff Numbers

Why is a TARIC code needed?

It is needed as part of customs declarations to classify the item so the customs body in the destination country have an accurate record of what is sent, and can calculate if customs duty and VAT or other duties apply to the item.

Where can I get more information about customs procedures & rules?

For more information regarding customs obligations please visit the Revenue Website

Find a TARIC Code for your customs documents

When importing or exporting goods from outside the EU, you will need to assign a TARIC code to your customs declaration for the receiving customs body to process your goods correctly.
This may also be referred to as a Harmonisation code (HS code), a Tariff code or a Commodity code.
Using the TARIC Code Finder tool below you can identify the correct commodity code for your items.
Please remember, it is your responsibility to find and use the correct TARIC code. An Post does not accept responsibility for any incorrect TARIC codes used.

TARIC Commodity Code Finder

Choose item description or HS6 code

Enter item description

Enter HS6 code

Sending From

Sending To

Please enter a description or a HS6 code for suitable import/export information

A suitable HS6 code is

The item code for import to is

What else do I need to know about exporting outside the EU?

There are new EU customs laws coming into place from 1st April 2023. You will need to fill out an electronic form called the Advanced Electronic Data form (AED), this form has to include specific criteria including your TARIC code.

Advanced Electric Data Form information

What else do I need to know about importing from outside the EU?

When importing goods from outside the EU you must complete a Consignment Arrvial Declaration. The declaration to Irish customs has specific criteria.

Consignment Arrival Declaration

TARIC Code FAQs

It is your responsibility as the importer/exporter to use of the correct TARIC code, An Post takes no responsibility for the incorrect use of codes.
Using the wrong code can result in delays so it is important to ensure you are using the correct code e.g. if you use a code that applies a 0% duty rate to an item which should have been charged duties it can result in the delay of item and additional customs clarification may be required.

Welcome to your An Post account

Find a TARIC Code for your customs documents

TARIC Commodity Code Finder

Please enter a description or a HS6 code for suitable import/export information

What else do I need to know about exporting outside the EU?

What else do I need to know about importing from outside the EU?

TARIC Code FAQs

You've exceeded the maximum login attempts

Your session has timed out

Marketing Preferences

Let's stay in touch

We have updated our terms of service