Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the U.S.

Proper classification of an import is crucial to meet the Customs requirements and make sure that the importer is paying the appropriate duty. The tariff code is detailed and has more than 90 chapters, some items are straightforward and some are very involved and require multiple HS numbers and rates.

Duty rates vary from no duty (duty free) to more than 30%. Duty rates can be “ad valorem” (percentage of the value) or “specific” (10 cents per piece) and some classifications involve both. Customs holds the importer ultimately responsible for paying the correct duty. The trust in their Customs Broker to properly classify their imports is a trust we value.

A&A LTD. in New Bedford, MA continues to insure our clients’ imports are properly classified, meeting the Customs parameters for “due diligence.” One of the Customs top priorities is “protecting the revenue of the United States” and they take it very seriously.

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