How do I find the Harmonized tariff Code?
To determine what the HS Code for your product is in another country, you can use a lookup tool in a foreign tariff database, such as the Customs Info Database.
What is in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule?
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.
What is the Harmonized Tariff Schedule HTS used for?
The harmonized tariff schedule (HTS) is the primary source to classify goods imported and exported from the country, used by the United States Customs and Border Protection as a means to record international trade activity by product and collect duties and taxes.
What is column 2 in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule?
Column 2 (the so-called “statutory rates”) applies to countries listed in general note 3(b); the general notes set forth the rules for applying the HTS. Embargoes, anti-dumping duties, countervailing duties, and other very specific matters administered by the Executive Branch are not contained in the HTS.
Are harmonized codes universal?
You use an HS code because it is a universal classification tool. Many governments add additional digits to the HS number to further distinguish products in certain categories. These additional digits are typically different in every country.
How many harmonized tariff codes are there?
The Harmonized Tariff Schedule classifies a good based on its name, use, and/or the material used in its construction and assigns it a ten-digit classification code number, and there are over 17,000 unique classification code numbers.
What agency regulates the Harmonized Tariff Schedule?
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) publishes and maintains the HTS and provides technical information on its structure and modification.
Who maintains the Harmonized Tariff Schedule?
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC)
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) publishes and maintains the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) and provides technical information on its structure and modification.
What countries are in column 2 rate of duty?
Currently, the only countries with Column Two status are Cuba and North Korea. Many countries that qualify for column one rates may also qualify for preferential duty rates under a variety of special trade agreements as listed in the “Special” sub column of Column 1.
What is the rate of duty?
A duty is a form of taxation levied on certain goods, services, or other transactions that are imported and exported. Duty rates are a percentage determined by the total value of the goods paid for in another country.
What is the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States?
Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States Revision 2 (2022) Annotated for Statistical Reporting Purposes XV 73-40 Unit Rates of Duty of Quantity Article Description Stat. Suf- fix Heading/ Subheading 1 2
What is the HS code 7314?
US Hs Code – 7314 : Cloth, grill, netting & fencing, of iron or steel wire; expanded metal of iron or steel. Woven cloth, incl. endless bands, of stainless steel wire (excl. woven products of metal fibres of a kind used for cladding, lining or similar purposes and endless bands for machinery)
Can the SG rate be used to claim preferential tariff treatment?
The SG rate cannot be used to claim preferential tariff treatment for goods that are the produce or manufacture of Singapore unless the goods were imported before 1 December 2020.