Every product you import has a code in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule, and that code determines your duty rate, your eligibility for trade programs, and which agencies get involved. Classify wrong and you either overpay duty for years or underpay and face penalties and back-duties. We classify your goods correctly so your costs are right and your record stays clean.
Why Classification Is Harder Than It Looks
The HTS has thousands of headings, and small differences in material, function, or construction can move a product into a different rate. The same item can be classified several plausible ways, only one of which is correct. This is where an experienced broker earns their fee.
What Correct Classification Buys You
- The right duty rate, so you are not overpaying or exposed to penalties.
- Access to trade-program benefits and duty savings you may qualify for.
- A defensible record if CBP ever questions your entries.
Binding Rulings When It Counts
For high-volume or borderline products, we can pursue a binding ruling from CBP so your classification is settled in writing. That certainty is worth a lot when the same product ships thousands of times a year.