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HS code for sharps
In the UK Trade Tariff’s list of everyday names, “sharps” points to heading 2302: bran, sharps and other residues, whether or not in the form of pellets, derived from the sifting, milling or other working of cereals or of leguminous plants. Check the description and the notes of the chapter before declaring: the right code depends on what the goods are made of and how they are used.
The UK Global Tariff divides 2302 into 9 tariff lines; the duty is 4%. 8 lines have a specific or compound duty.
In the EU Combined Nomenclature, 2302 covers 9 tariff lines and the duty is 5.1%. 8 lines have a specific or compound duty.
The Turkish Customs Tariff Schedule divides 2302 into 18 tariff lines; the duty is duty-free.
Duty rates compared
UK 4% Third-country duty 9 tariff lines · 8× specific or compound duty 
EU 5.1% Third-country duty 9 tariff lines · 8× specific or compound duty 
Türkiye Free Third-country duty 18 tariff lines 
USA Free – 1.4% General (MFN) 4 tariff lines · average 0.3% 
Canada Free Third-country duty 7 tariff lines · 2× specific or compound duty 
Mexico 10% Third-country duty 5 tariff lines 
Brazil 5.4% Third-country duty 5 tariff lines 
Argentina 5.4% Third-country duty 16 tariff lines 
Peru Free Third-country duty 5 tariff lines 
New Zealand Free Third-country duty 5 tariff lines 
Japan Free Third-country duty 5 tariff lines 
Taiwan Free – 2.5% Third-country duty 6 tariff lines · average 0.9% 
GCC 5% Third-country duty 8 tariff lines 
Switzerland Free Third-country duty 12 tariff lines · 6× specific or compound duty 
Norway Free Third-country duty 8 tariff lines · 5× specific or compound duty 
North Macedonia Free – 5% Third-country duty 9 tariff lines · average 4.3% · 2× specific or compound duty 
Nigeria 10% Third-country duty 4 tariff lines See also
Questions and answers
What is the HS code for sharps?
Sharps are classified under 2302 (Bran, sharps and other residues) in the Harmonized System. National tariffs add more digits; see the lines on this page.