The Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS) sets out the tariff rates and statistical categories for all merchandise imported into the United States. The HTS is based on the international Harmonized System, which is the global system of nomenclature applied to most world trade in goods.

On March 4, 2025 and March 7, 2025, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) implemented five Presidential Executive Orders implementing tariff updates for imports from China, Hong Kong, Canada, and Mexico. Pursuant to these Executive Orders, CBP is collecting the following additional tariffs on imports from Mexico, Canada, and China under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act:

Feb 3, 2025 · What Are Tariffs? Tariffs are taxes that governments impose on trade. While they can apply to exports, they are primarily levied on imports, typically to protect local industries. Imagine a local market selling apples. The retailer can choose between locally grown apples and …

Feb 13, 2025 · One of the ways governments deal with trading partners they disagree with is through tariffs. A tariff is a tax imposed by one country on the goods and services imported from another country...

Mar 14, 2025 · The USITC (Office of Tariff Affairs and Trade Agreements) is responsible for publishing the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States Annotated (HTSA). The HTSA provides the applicable tariff rates and statistical categories …

U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) publishes and maintains the HTS and provides technical information on its structure and modification.

Determine import tariff (duty) rates and figure out if a product qualifies for a preferential tariff under a free trade agreement; Conduct market research and obtain trade statistics; Comply with U.S. law, where applicable.

Fill out a form here and the USITC can provide informal guidance and assistance regarding your HTS questions. This is not binding advice but can assist you in talking to CBP staff.

Feb 13, 2025 · SUBJECT: Reciprocal Trade and Tariffs. Section 1. Background.. The United States has one of the most open economies and has among the lowest average weighted tariff rates in the world.

Feb 4, 2025 · The definition of a tariff is fairly straightforward — it’s a tax on goods coming from another country. They are typically structured as a percentage of the value of the import and can...