HS Code:
The 'Other (313)' category under the Harmonized System (HS) Code typically encompasses miscellaneous products or items that do not fit into more specific classifications within a given chapter or section. This category often includes a diverse range of goods, such as niche manufactured products, specialized components, or residual items not elsewhere specified. Due to its broad nature, it serves as a catch-all for products that require individual classification but lack a dedicated code. Trade in this category varies widely by country and region, often reflecting unique industrial or cultural outputs.
Total Trade Volume
USD 15.7 billion
Data from 2022
Source
United Nations Comtrade Database
Average Rate
5.3%
Highest Rate
12.5% (applied by certain developing countries)
Lowest Rate
0% (under free trade agreements like EU Single Market or USMCA)
Growing demand for specialized components
Increased trade volume as industries like technology and manufacturing rely on unique parts classified under 'Other' categories.
2021-2022
Shift towards sustainable and niche products
Rise in exports of eco-friendly or culturally specific goods that fall into miscellaneous categories.
2020-2022
Impact of global supply chain disruptions
Delays and cost increases for miscellaneous goods due to logistics challenges and port congestion.
2021
The European Union introduced updated guidelines for classifying miscellaneous products under 'Other' categories to reduce ambiguity in customs declarations.
March 2023
Expected to streamline trade processes and reduce disputes over tariff applications for EU imports and exports.
Recent negotiations included provisions to lower tariffs on certain 'Other' category goods as part of broader trade de-escalation efforts.
January 2023
Likely to boost trade volumes between the two countries, particularly for niche manufactured items.
The World Trade Organization initiated a review of tariff structures for 'Other' categories to address disparities in global trade practices.
September 2022
Potential for harmonized tariff rates, benefiting smaller exporters by reducing trade barriers.