HS Chapter 98 — Special classification provisions
HS chapter 98 (Special classification provisions) covers 14 product categories in U.S. import records, with 487,503 bill-of-lading shipments. The most imported headings are HS 9818, HS 9805, and HS 9801.
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Headings in this chapter
| HS | Heading | Products | Shipments |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9818 | HS 9818 | 1 | 359,622 |
| 9805 | HS 9805 | 1 | 41,548 |
| 9801 | HS 9801 | 1 | 22,751 |
| 9804 | HS 9804 | 1 | 21,215 |
| 9817 | HS 9817 | 1 | 12,518 |
| 9810 | HS 9810 | 1 | 12,023 |
| 9808 | HS 9808 | 1 | 11,708 |
| 9812 | HS 9812 | 1 | 2,709 |
| 9802 | HS 9802 | 1 | 1,554 |
| 9803 | HS 9803 | 1 | 907 |
| 9814 | HS 9814 | 1 | 479 |
| 9807 | HS 9807 | 1 | 175 |
| 9806 | HS 9806 | 1 | 152 |
| 9811 | HS 9811 | 1 | 142 |
Frequently asked questions about HS chapter 98
What is HS chapter 98?
Chapter 98 of the Harmonized System covers special classification provisions. In U.S. import records it spans 14 four-digit headings and 14 six-digit product codes.
How many U.S. import shipments fall under HS chapter 98?
ImportDoor has 487,503 U.S. Customs bill-of-lading shipment records under chapter 98, updated monthly.
Which HS 98 heading is imported most into the U.S.?
HS 9818 (HS 9818) leads with 359,622 shipments, followed by HS 9805 (HS 9805) and HS 9801 (HS 9801).