HS Code for Export of Prefabricated Houses

The commonly used HS code for the export of prefabricated houses is 9406000090. Here are the details:

The HS code, also known as the customs code, is an abbreviation for the Harmonized System of Designation and Coding of Goods. It is a systematic and universal classification system for international trade goods. It adopts a six-digit coding system, and on this basis, countries can expand the number of digits according to their actual needs. China uses a ten-digit coding system.

The code 9406000090 corresponds to movable houses. Movable houses are temporary buildings that are movable and detachable, featuring quick installation, easy mobility, and reusability. They are widely used in scenarios such as construction sites, field operations, and disaster relief settlements. Prefabricated houses usually possess these characteristics of movable houses and are declared using the code for movable houses during export.

In addition, HS code 9406 under China Customs also covers products related to prefabricated buildings. The major category 9406 mainly involves prefabricated assembled buildings. In addition to movable houses, it also includes other types of prefabricated buildings, such as some fixed prefabricated houses like residential buildings and office buildings assembled from prefabricated components. During the production process of these prefabricated buildings, various parts of the building, such as walls, floor slabs, and roof trusses, are prefabricated in factories and then transported to the construction site for assembly. Although they may differ from movable houses in terms of structure and usage, they fall under the same category of 9406 in customs code classification.

In actual export operations, enterprises need to accurately determine the specific type and characteristics of the prefabricated houses and correctly select the corresponding HS code in accordance with the relevant regulations and requirements of the customs. Since the HS code is not only related to the customs clearance efficiency of goods but also involves aspects such as tariff collection and trade statistics. If the wrong code is selected, it may lead to issues such as goods being detained at the customs and additional tax payments, causing unnecessary losses to the enterprise. Therefore, before exporting prefabricated houses, enterprises had better consult professional customs declarants or relevant customs departments to ensure the accuracy of the HS code.