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.
Worked example: a charger with storage versus one without it
Keep examples separate from your inputs — Teaching specification: a rechargeable lithium-ion power bank with USB output, supplied without a wall adapter or solar component. These are example facts, not facts about your goods.
Describe the goods
Start with “power bank”, then add chemistry, energy-storage function and imported components. Check the complete English candidate description.
Review the hierarchy
Start the lithium-ion accumulator review at 8507.60, reading parents, subheadings and notes. A USB wall adapter without storage needs a separate power-conversion review.
Confirm and supply conditions
Select a candidate only when its description fits the actual specifications. Check origin and the requested policy facts; enter your own customs value if an amount is needed.
Read and save the result
Distinguish confirmed components, conditional estimates and items not evaluated before copying. A recommendation remains a candidate until classification is confirmed.
When information is missing
If no candidate fits, add specifications, functions and components and search again. Compare the facts in CBP CROSS rulings or seek a ruling when ambiguity remains; similarity of names is insufficient.
Follow a product-specific example: Power bank · Wireless router · Vacuum flask
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 and entry date, such as Section 301 or Section 232.
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.