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USPS HS Code Lookup

Find the correct HS code for your USPS international shipment. Our AI identifies the right 6-digit HS code and 10-digit US HTS code for customs declaration — free, no signup required.

Used in: USPS Click-N-Ship, customs forms PS Form 2976, 2976-A, and 2976-B

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Where to enter your HS code in USPS

USPS requires HS codes on the following customs forms and digital systems:

PS Form 2976 (CN22) — under $400
PS Form 2976-A (CP72) — $400+
PS Form 2976-B for Priority Mail International

USPS-specific HS code tips

CN22 vs CN23 — which form needs an HS code?

For low-value shipments (CN22, PS Form 2976), an HS code is optional but recommended. For higher-value items (CN23, PS Form 2976-A), an HS code is increasingly required by destination countries, particularly in the EU, UK, and Canada.

USPS and the EU IOSS requirement

Since July 2021, EU imports require VAT collection at the point of sale. When using USPS to ship to EU customers, accurate HS codes determine the correct VAT rate. Incorrect codes can result in your customer being charged additional VAT at delivery.

Global Express Guaranteed (GXG)

USPS Global Express Guaranteed is provided by FedEx. The same HS code requirements as FedEx international shipments apply — full commercial invoice with 6-digit HS codes minimum.

HS code vs HTS code — which does USPS need?

USPS international forms typically require a 6-digit HS code — the internationally standardized minimum. However, US import entries require the full 10-digit HTS code (which starts with the same 6 digits). Zentria's lookup provides both: use the 6-digit code for USPS shipping labels and commercial invoices, and the 10-digit code when filing US customs entry or CBP documentation.

USPS HS code — frequently asked questions

Do I need an HS code on a USPS customs form?

For CN22 (PS Form 2976, lower-value shipments) the HS code field is technically optional but increasingly enforced by destination countries — the EU, UK and Canada reject or delay untariffed parcels. For CN23 (PS Form 2976-A) it's expected. Click-N-Ship prompts for it on international labels; use the free lookup above to fill it accurately.

What HS code do I use for gifts sent via USPS?

The same code as commercial goods — HS classification describes what the item IS, not why it's shipped. A 'gift' declaration affects duty thresholds in the destination country (e.g., £39 in the UK), not the code. Mark the correct HS code and check 'gift' in the category section if genuinely a personal gift.

Why was my USPS parcel returned for missing tariff data?

Many postal operators now require Electronic Advance Data (EAD): item description + HS code + value transmitted before the parcel arrives. Vague descriptions like 'merchandise' or missing codes cause automated rejection, especially to the EU. Use a specific description and a valid 6-digit HS code from the lookup above.

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Go beyond the HS code

Once you have your code, calculate the full duty, Section 301 tariffs, and landed cost. Then save every analysis for your team.

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