HS & HTS Classification
Accurate codes. Correct duty rates.
Every customs entry starts with tariff classification. Get the HTS code wrong and you could overpay duties, underpay and trigger CBP penalties, or miss out on trade agreement savings worth thousands of dollars. Our brokers classify goods using the GRI rules and established CBP precedent.
HTS vs HS Code
The Harmonized System (HS) assigns a 6-digit international code. The US Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) extends that to 10 digits for a precise duty rate. We classify down to the full 10 digits, pinpointing the exact duty rate, any quota rules, and additional tariffs that may apply.
Section 301 & Section 232 Tariff Strategy
Goods originating in China can carry Section 301 tariffs of 25–145% on top of standard duties. We examine your supply chain for tariff engineering options, first sale valuation, and country-of-origin strategies that legally cut your duty costs.
USMCA & FTA Qualification
Goods that qualify under USMCA, KORUS, US-Japan, or other free trade agreements can enter duty-free or at a reduced rate. We prepare Certificates of Origin and run origin analysis so you capture the full FTA benefit.
Binding Ruling Support
A CBP binding ruling locks in legal certainty on your HTS classification for 3 years. We prepare and file binding ruling requests for you, shielding you from misclassification penalties.
How It Works
- Send over product samples, technical specs, or written descriptions
- Our brokers research the applicable HTS codes using GRI rules
- You receive a written classification opinion with a duty rate breakdown
- We review and document FTA qualification
- A binding ruling is filed on request
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