Understanding U.S. HTS and Schedule B: What You Need to Know
- Arne Mielken
- Jan 7, 2024
- 3 min read
Latest Updates on U.S. HTS and Schedule B. Date of last update: 08.01.2024
In preparation for the year 2024, both the Harmonised Tariff Schedule (HTS) and Schedule B have been revised. Both publications display several pages that include code modifications. One of the finest practices for importers and exporters is to review their codes every year or more often. Make certain that you are not using outmoded codes to prevent delays at customs and the possibility of incurring fines.
The URLs to the HTS and Schedule B are provided below.
Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
The Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States, also referred to as the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States Annotated, is the primary resource for determining tariff classifications for goods imported into the United States.
Webiste: https://hts.usitc.gov/
User Guide HTS
Schedule B
In order to better assist exporters in providing more accurate trade statistics and filers in determining their correct export commodity code (Schedule B number), International Trade provides a Schedule B Commodity Search Tool. This search tool provides a smarter, more intuitive, and more accurate way to classify products. It understands and interprets common commercial product information, and interacts intelligently and intuitively with users to eliminate classification complexity. The search tool has cut down on the time it takes to classify products and provide more accurate and consistent results that ultimately improves the quality of trade statistics.
Browse through the contents of the Schedule B book:
Note: Please check back periodically for the most recent files.
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