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Navigating the labyrinth of Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) classification is no small feat. And when the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) knocks on your door for an audit, it’s not exactly a friendly visit. But before you start hiding under your desk or shredding paperwork (don’t do that), let’s break down what to expect […]
HTS Classification Audits: What to Expect and How to Prepare Read More »
Explanatory Notes: The Classification Resource You’re Probably Not Using There’s a reason some tariff classifications seem to defy logic. You’re staring at the HTS description, the Chapter Notes look right, and yet something doesn’t add up. The duty rate is higher than you expected, or worse, you’re facing a challenge from CBP. That missing piece
When You Need to Understand the “Why” Behind a Tariff Heading Read More »
Section and Chapter Notes: Where the Real Classification Rules Live Most importers know what an HTS code looks like. Fewer know what it means. And almost no one reads the part that tells you how it should be interpreted in the first place. Welcome to the Section and Chapter Notes. These aren’t filler pages or
The Most Ignored (and Important) Pages in the HTSUS Read More »
General Notes in the HTSUS: What They Are and Why They Matter Most importers flip straight to the tariff code. A few get as far as the chapter notes. But almost nobody starts in the General Notes of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), where the real money-saving opportunities live. Tucked neatly
FTA Summaries, Preference Programs, and the Fine Print That Saves You Money Read More »