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Know your duties before you book. Every tool here is free and built from real CBP compliance work.
Estimate how much you could recover through our §1401a tariff optimization program. Based on real client results using First Sale Rule and transaction value deductions.
Who pays for what, and when does risk transfer? The Incoterms® rules determine who bears cost and risk at each point in an international shipment. Know them before you sign a contract.
Your HTS code determines your duty rate, ADD/CVD exposure, and whether you need special permits. Here's how to find it — and how to verify it's right.
What is the article made of? What is its primary function? Is it finished or semi-finished? These three questions drive the first two digits (Chapter) of your HTS code.
The U.S. International Trade Commission publishes the full HTS schedule at hts.usitc.gov. Navigate to your chapter, then heading, then subheading to find the 10-digit U.S. statistical suffix.
Column 1 General rate is the base. Then check for Section 301 (China), IEEPA, ADD/CVD orders, and Section 232 (steel/aluminum). Each adds to your effective rate.
HTS classification is not always straightforward. Misclassification can result in underpayment (penalty exposure) or overpayment (leaving money on the table). We review every code we file.
Official Lookup Resources
Official 10-digit HTS code database with duty rates and notes — hts.usitc.gov
Trade data, import volumes, and duty revenue by HTS code — dataweb.usitc.gov
Binding classification rulings issued by CBP — cbp.gov/trade/rulings
Full list of active antidumping and countervailing duty orders — trade.gov
Not sure if your current code is correct? We offer a free HTS review for new clients — we'll tell you if your broker has you in the right chapter.
Request Free HTS ReviewAntidumping and countervailing duty orders add significant cost to specific categories of goods from specific countries. These orders are mandatory — CBP will assess them even if your broker didn't catch them. Here are the highest-exposure categories for China-origin imports.
Antidumping duty (ADD) is imposed when the Department of Commerce determines a foreign manufacturer is selling goods in the U.S. at less than fair market value. ADD rates can range from a few percent to over 200%. They are assessed at the time of entry and can be retroactively adjusted after administrative review.
Countervailing duty (CVD) offsets subsidies provided by foreign governments to their manufacturers. Both ADD and CVD can apply to the same product simultaneously. They are not included in standard HTS duty rates — you must check separately for each origin country and product category.
Important: This list is illustrative, not exhaustive. ADD/CVD orders change through annual administrative reviews. Always verify current order status and applicable rates against the ITA's official order database before booking. We screen every entry against active orders — this is included in our brokerage service.
Enter your HTS code and origin country. We'll instantly flag your base duty rate, Section 301 / IEEPA exposure, and ADD/CVD risk level. Not a substitute for licensed broker review — but a fast first read.
Select your commodity type and origin country to generate a customized list of documents required for your U.S. customs entry. Print or download it for your supplier.
U.S. Customs uses transaction value as the basis for duty assessment — but not everything in your invoice is dutiable. These are the legally excludable costs under 19 U.S.C. §1401a that most importers are paying duty on unnecessarily.
If you pay a buying agent in the origin country to source, inspect, or arrange your purchase, those commissions are not part of the price paid or payable for the goods. They are excludable from dutiable value.
Royalties or license fees paid for the right to reproduce U.S. design, patents, or intellectual property — particularly where the design originated in the U.S. — may be excludable from dutiable value.
Transportation and insurance costs from the factory to the origin port of exportation are non-dutiable when separately identified on the invoice. Many importers pay duty on these charges unnecessarily.
For CIF or DAP shipments, the cost of international freight and insurance embedded in the invoice price must be deducted before declaring dutiable value. This is a common and expensive oversight.
Financing or interest charges for deferred payment terms are not part of the price of the goods. If your invoice includes a finance charge or credit line fee, it is excludable.
If your goods pass through an intermediary before reaching you, you may be able to declare the factory-to-intermediary price rather than what you paid. This is typically 15–25% lower. Requires documentation of the supply chain and CBP approval.
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