Classification and duties · 3 min read
USMCA eligibility: what to check before claiming a preferential rate
Distinguish shipping location, originating status and certification with a practical evidence worksheet.
Classification
Start with the goods, their materials and the applicable entry date. Learn how to work with U.S. HTS classification, origin and evidence for an estimate.
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Classification and duties · 2 min read
Import duty per kilogram: calculate a specific or compound rate
Separate customs value, tariff quantities and shipping weight with a worked hypothetical duty example.
Classification and duties · 2 min read
How to search CBP CROSS rulings before choosing an HTS code
Build a product comparison sheet, evaluate ruling facts and check the current HTS before using a classification.
Classification and duties · 3 min read
Check AD/CVD scope before ordering imported goods
Investigate written order scope and producer/exporter facts before treating a duty estimate as a complete purchase budget.
Classification and duties · 2 min read
China import duties: check the base rate and additional measures
Follow a dated, product-specific workflow for ordinary HTS duties, Chapter 99 measures and exclusions without assuming one China-wide rate.
Classification and duties · 2 min read
HS code vs. U.S. HTS code: classify before you calculate
Understand the shared six-digit HS base, U.S. extensions, notes and the evidence needed to validate an import classification.
Classification and duties · 3 min read
Country of origin vs. shipping country for U.S. imports
Keep manufacturing origin separate from routing, and investigate any claimed origin change under the applicable rule and documented process.