Free UNSPSC code lookup
Describe any product in plain words and get its UNSPSC code in seconds, with the segment, family, class and commodity behind it.
UNSPSC code generator
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Look up a UNSPSC code
One product at a time is free, with no sign-up. For a catalog or a spend file, switch to A whole list and we email the codes back.
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Your code, its segment, family, class and commodity, and how strong the match is will appear here.
Code a whole list at once
Coding a catalog or a year of purchases one line at a time takes days. Send up to 500 products and we email the codes back as a spreadsheet.
- 01Paste your products
One per line, in your own words: names, descriptions or part names all work.
- 02We code every line
Each product gets its UNSPSC code, the full path and how strong the match is.
- 03The spreadsheet arrives
Usually within 15 minutes. Lines with a weaker match are marked for a second look.
How a UNSPSC code works
The United Nations Standard Products and Services Code (UNSPSC) gives every kind of product and service an eight-digit number, so buyers, suppliers and procurement systems describe the same thing the same way.
Each pair of digits narrows the one before it. Read 46182010 from left to right and it moves from safety equipment down to a single item: an N95 respirator.
46182010
Segment
The broadest group: the industry or kind of goods.
Security and safety equipment and supplies
46182010
Family
A set of related products within the segment.
Personal safety and protection
46182010
Class
Products that share a use or a function.
Respiratory protection
46182010
Commodity
The product itself. This is the full code.
Respiratory mask FFP2/N95
What the codes are for
A code on every line turns a pile of purchases into spend you can read, report and act on.
Spend analysis
Group every purchase by category to see where the money goes and where to negotiate.
Catalog uploads
SAP Ariba, Coupa, Oracle and most procurement systems expect a UNSPSC code on each catalog item.
Reporting and compliance
Category codes make small business, sustainability and budget reports possible without hand sorting.
Finding suppliers
Bids, contracts and supplier databases are often searched by code, so the right sellers find your requests.
Buy it already coded
Every one of the 12 million products in the Hubzone Depot marketplace carries its UNSPSC code, and the marketplace works inside SAP Ariba, Coupa, Oracle, Workday and 28 more procurement systems. Your orders arrive coded, approved and priced on our $400 million a year of purchasing.
Frequently asked questions
What is a UNSPSC code?
UNSPSC stands for United Nations Standard Products and Services Code. It is an eight-digit classification for products and services, managed by GS1 US for the United Nations Development Programme, and used by governments, companies and procurement systems around the world.
How do I read the eight digits?
In four pairs. The first two digits are the segment, the next two the family, then the class, and the last two the commodity. A code that ends in zeros stops at a higher level: 46180000 is the whole "personal safety and protection" family.
How accurate is the lookup?
Each answer shows the commodity it matched and a match score. Always check that the commodity fits what you buy, especially for close variants such as nitrile and non-nitrile gloves. When the match is weak, the lookup says so; describing the product in more detail, such as its material or what it is used for, usually helps.
Is it free?
Yes. Single lookups are free with no sign-up. For a list of products, tell us where to send the spreadsheet and we code up to 500 lines at a time.
Can you code our whole catalog or spend file?
Yes. Send up to 500 products at a time with the list form. For larger catalogs or a recurring feed, book a call and we will set it up with you.
Where can I buy the products I just coded?
In the Hubzone Depot marketplace, from inside your procurement system, or through our Spotbuy sourcing service for anything outside the catalog. Purchases through Hubzone Depot count toward HUBZone and women-owned small business (WOSB) goals.
