WCO HARMONIZED SYSTEM SECTION I
Section I: Live Animals & Animal Products
Covers live animals, meat and edible meat offal, fish, crustaceans and molluscs, dairy produce, birds' eggs, natural honey, and other edible products of animal origin. Section I comprises 5 WCO Chapters (Chapter 01, Chapter 02, Chapter 03, Chapter 04, Chapter 05).
WCO Classification
Section I
Nomenclature Layer
Chapters Covered
5 Chapters
Ch 01, 02, 03, 04, 05
National Registries
10 Live Countries
US, UK, EU, DE, CA, MX, CN, JP, IN, AU
Tariff Index
5,755 HS6 Backbone
Universal WCO 6-Digit
1. Chapters Included in Section I (Live Animals & Animal Products)
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Chapter 01
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Chapter 02
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Chapter 03
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Chapter 04
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Chapter 05
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2. Frequently Asked Questions: Section I Customs Classification
What commodities are classified under WCO Section I?
WCO Section I (Live Animals & Animal Products) covers Chapters 01, 02, 03, 04, 05. Scope description: Covers live animals, meat and edible meat offal, fish, crustaceans and molluscs, dairy produce, birds' eggs, natural honey, and other edible products of animal origin.
Which chapters belong to Section I?
Section I contains 5 Harmonized System chapters: Chapter 01, Chapter 02, Chapter 03, Chapter 04, Chapter 05.
How are 6-digit HS codes structured within Section I?
All 6-digit WCO Harmonized System codes in Section I follow the 2022/2026 international nomenclature backbone. Digits 1–2 represent the Chapter, digits 3–4 represent the Heading, and digits 5–6 represent the Subheading.
What general MFN import duty rates apply to products in Section I?
Customs duty rates in Section I vary by country and specific 6-digit subheading. Multi-country tariffs (US, UK, EU, Germany, Canada, Mexico, China, Japan, India, Australia) can be queried per code on hscodedb.com.
What trade agreements provide duty preferences for Section I goods?
Preferential tariff entry for Section I goods is available under major trade agreements including USMCA/T-MEC, CPTPP, RCEP, EU-UK TCA, and CETA with a valid Certificate of Origin.
What partner government agency (PGA) controls apply to Section I?
Imports in Section I may require PGA clearances such as USDA/FDA/DAFF biosecurity (agricultural/food items), EPA/REACH (chemicals), or CITES (endangered flora/fauna).
How can an importer obtain a binding tariff ruling for Section I items?
Importers can request binding classification decisions through official national portals: CBP CROSS (US), HMRC ATaR (UK), EU EBTI / Zoll (EU/Germany), CBSA NCR (Canada), SAT (Mexico), GACC (China), Japan Customs (Japan), CAAR (India), or ABF (Australia).
What valuation method is used to calculate duties on Section I imports?
Most customs authorities assess ad valorem duties on the CIF (Cost, Insurance, Freight) or FOB transaction value under the WTO Customs Valuation Agreement.
What de minimis thresholds apply to express imports in Section I?
Duty-free de minimis thresholds vary by destination: US $800 (Sec 321), Australia AUD $1,000 (LVT), EU/Germany €150, Canada C$150 duty-free / C$40 tax-free (CUSMA courier rules), UK £135, Japan ¥10,000 JPY, and India ₹10,000 INR.
Where can I search official 10-digit tariff extensions for Section I?
Full 10-digit/8-digit national tariff lines for Section I are indexed across all 10 live national registries on hscodedb.com.
3. Official Customs & WCO Primary Sources
World Customs Organization (WCO) HS Nomenclature ↗
Official 6-digit Harmonized System 2022/2026 structure.
USITC HTS Tariff Schedule 2026 ↗
Official 10-digit U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
HMRC Trade Tariff Service 2026 ↗
Official UKGT 10-digit tariff schedule.
EU Commission TARIC Database 2026 ↗
Official 10-digit EU Integrated Tariff database.
Bundeszollverwaltung (Zoll / ATLAS) ↗
German Federal Customs Administration tariff database.
CBSA Customs Tariff 2026 ↗
Official Canadian 10-digit CBSA tariff schedule.
SNICE TIGIE Tariff Portal Mexico 2026 ↗
Official Mexican 10-digit Fracción Arancelaria portal.
GACC China Customs Tariff 2026 ↗
Official Chinese 8-digit CN tariff schedule.
Japan Customs Tariff Schedule (実行関税率表) ↗
Official Japanese 9-digit tariff schedule.
CBIC India ITC-HS Tariff Schedule 2026 ↗
Official Indian 8-digit ITC-HS tariff schedule.
ABF Australian Working Tariff 2026 ↗
Official Australian 8-digit Working Tariff schedule.