Switzerland HS Code

HS Code 270220: Lignite, whether or not agglomerated, excluding jet : Agglomerated lignite in Switzerland

Q: Is HS code 270220 the same across all countries?

Yes — up to the 6-digit level, HS code 270220 is the same in every WCO member country. Beyond 6 digits, each country extends the code for national tariff and statistical use. Switzerland extends it under Tares / HS-CH.

Q: What system does Switzerland use to classify HS code 270220?

Switzerland classifies products under the Tares — Swiss Customs Tariff (Tares / HS-CH; locally Schweizer Zolltarif (Tares)), which extends HS codes to 8 digits. The first 6 digits align with the WCO Harmonized System, and the rest cover national tariff and statistical needs.

Q: Where can I officially look up HS code 270220 in Switzerland?

The official source is https://www.bazg.admin.ch/. For faster cross-country lookups, TradeInt's HS Code Tool consolidates classifications across all major countries in one place.

What is HS Code 270220 in Switzerland

Under Switzerland's Tares — Swiss Customs Tariff (Schweizer Zolltarif (Tares)), HS Code 270220 is the WCO Harmonized System subheading for Lignite, whether or not agglomerated, excluding jet : Agglomerated lignite. This is the most detailed internationally standardized level; Switzerland extends classifications to 8 digits under its national tariff system. 270220 belongs to Section V: Mineral products, Chapter 27: Mineral fuels, mineral oils and products of their distillation; bituminous substances; mineral waxes, Heading 2702: Lignite, whether or not agglomerated, excluding jet.

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Classification Path of HS Code 270220 in Switzerland

Section V

Chapters (25-27) Mineral products

Chapter 27

Mineral fuels, mineral oils and products of their distillation; bituminous substances; mineral waxes

HS Code 2702

Lignite, whether or not agglomerated, excluding jet

HS Code 270220

Lignite, whether or not agglomerated, excluding jet : Agglomerated lignite

HS Code 27022000

Lignite, whether or not agglomerated, excluding jet: agglomerated lignite

Switzerland Tariff Classification: Tares — Swiss Customs Tariff (Tares / HS-CH)

In Switzerland, HS 270220 is classified under the Tares — Swiss Customs Tariff (Schweizer Zolltarif (Tares)) — a 8-digit national extension of the WCO 6-digit Harmonized System.

Tariff schedule Tares — Swiss Customs Tariff (Tares / HS-CH)

Local name Schweizer Zolltarif (Tares)

Digits 8

Official source https://www.bazg.admin.ch/

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Top Trading Product of HS Code 2702

Top Switzerland import Product Under HS Code 2702

1 270210: Lignite, whether or not pulverised, but not agglomerated $7.0M 2 270220: Agglomerated lignite $130.1K

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Related HS Code to Switzerland Agglomerated Lignite Briquettes (270220)

HS Code 27022000

Lignite, whether or not agglomerated, excluding jet: agglomerated lignite

HS Code 270210

Lignite, whether or not agglomerated, excluding jet : Lignite, whether or not pulverised, but not agglomerated

HS Code 270111

Coal; briquettes, ovoids and similar solid fuels manufactured from coal : Coal, whether or not pulverised, but not agglomerated : Anthracite

HS Code 270112

Coal; briquettes, ovoids and similar solid fuels manufactured from coal : Coal, whether or not pulverised, but not agglomerated : Bituminous coal

HS Code 270119

Coal; briquettes, ovoids and similar solid fuels manufactured from coal : Coal, whether or not pulverised, but not agglomerated : Other coal

HS Code 270120

Coal; briquettes, ovoids and similar solid fuels manufactured from coal : Briquettes, ovoids and similar solid fuels manufactured from coal

HS Code 270300

Peat (including peat litter), whether or not agglomerated

HS Code 270400

Coke and semicoke of coal, of lignite or of peat, whether or not agglomerated; retort carbon

HS Code 270500

Coal gas, water gas, producer gas and similar gases, other than petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons

HS Code 270600

Tar distilled from coal, from lignite or from peat, and other mineral tars, whether or not dehydrated or partially distilled, including reconstituted tars

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 270220 in Switzerland?

HS code 270220 covers Lignite, whether or not agglomerated, excluding jet : Agglomerated lignite in Switzerland. It sits in Chapter 27 (Mineral fuels, mineral oils and products of their distillation; bituminous substances; mineral waxes), Heading 2702 of the Harmonized System, and is classified under Tares / HS-CH.

Is HS code 270220 the same across all countries?

What system does Switzerland use to classify HS code 270220?

Where can I officially look up HS code 270220 in Switzerland?