HTS code lookup
US HTS code lookup: candidate classifications
Enter a product name or known US HS/HTS code to find candidate US HTS (Harmonized Tariff Schedule) classifications. Results may include a heading, subheading, or detailed 8-10-digit line; confirm the applicable 8-10-digit line and MFN base rate before filing. If you only have a China HS8/HS10 line, enter it in the same workbench and confirm China as its source.
What is a US HTS code lookup?
A US HTS code lookup maps a product name or known US HS/HTS code to candidate classifications under the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule. Results can include a heading or subheading as well as detailed 8-10-digit lines. Past the internationally shared HS6 prefix, the US extends the code based on material, use, and construction — confirm the applicable 8-10-digit line and MFN base rate before filing. If you only have a China HS8/HS10 line, enter it in the same workbench and confirm China as its source.
HS code vs US HTS code
The terms are often used interchangeably, but a US import entry ultimately needs the applicable US HTS line.
| Term | Scope | How to use it |
|---|---|---|
| HS code | Internationally shared through 6 digits | Use it to identify the common product heading and subheading. |
| US HTS code | US extension to 8-10 digits | Use it for US classification, MFN rates, and Chapter 99 overlay checks. |
| US customs code | Usually means the HTS code | Confirm the specific HTS description rather than relying on HS6 alone. |
| China HS code | China extension to 8-10 digits | Do not reuse it as a US code; bridge through the shared HS6 first. |
How it works
- Enter a product name (in English or Chinese) or a known US HS/HTS code. If you have a China HS8/HS10 line, start with the China-to-US crosswalk.
- Review candidate US HTS classifications, which may be headings, subheadings, or detailed 8-10-digit lines, with their descriptions and MFN base rates.
- Compare candidate conditions with your product facts, answer only relevant questions, and select a working HTS to check rates in the same workbench.
FAQ
How do I look up the tariff for goods exported from China to the US?
If you only have a China HS8/HS10 line, enter it in the same workbench to find US HTS candidates under the verified shared HS6. Compare the candidate conditions with your product facts, then explicitly select a working HTS in the same workbench to check rates and optionally estimate amounts.
What makes up the total US tariff rate?
Once classified to a specific HTS code, the total rate is the USITC column-1 MFN base rate plus any Chapter 99 overlay that applies to the origin country — Section 301, IEEPA, or Reciprocal tariffs.
Does the rate shown here include Section 301?
The MFN base rate alone excludes Section 301. Use the workbench to check additional duties against the origin, date and product facts; review any uncomputed items before using the result.
I only have a China HS code, not a US HTS code — what do I do?
Enter the China HS8/HS10 line in the unified workbench and confirm its source; known product facts carry into candidate evaluation.