End-Use Codes — U.S. Import & Export Classification

Why goods cross the border — grouped as consumer, capital, industrial, automotive, and food.

Last updated: July 2026 data142 products across 6 categories

What is End-Use? End-Use codes describe why goods are traded. Imports and exports use different codes — the same number means different things in each direction, so pick a direction first.

End-Use Codes — U.S. Import & Export Classification

End-Use Codes — U.S. Import & Export Classification

FOODS, FEEDS, AND BEVERAGES

INDUSTRIAL SUPPLIES AND MATERIALS

CAPITAL GOODS, EXCEPT AUTOMOTIVE

AUTOMOTIVE VEHICLES, PARTS, AND ENGINES

CONSUMER GOODS

OTHER GOODS

FOODS, FEEDS, AND BEVERAGES

INDUSTRIAL SUPPLIES AND MATERIALS

CAPITAL GOODS, EXCEPT AUTOMOTIVE

AUTOMOTIVE VEHICLES, PARTS, AND ENGINES

CONSUMER GOODS

OTHER GOODS