Harmonized tariff schedule of the united states wikipedia. By chapter, harmonized tariff schedule of the united states. Other visitos are seaching for below hts codes for your reference. Modifications to hs nomenclature recommended by the world customs organization wco. A bill must be passed by both the house and senate in identical form and then be signed by the president to become law. In fact, an entire chapter of the book describes the export schedule b codes along with issues unique to managing classification in the export arena. Federal register recommendations to modify chapters 29. The tariff classification of led lights from china. Clicking on a link will load the corresponding adobe. They do, however, contain the necessary information. In so doing, the commission serves the public by implementing u. International trade commission website and via the usitcs online hts search application. Nicholai was involved in various interagency and intergovernmental trade and customs matters while with cbp.
Harmonized tariff schedule hts classifies a good based on its. Federal register certain steel nails from the peoples. It was developed by the world customs organization. In your letter dated august 6, 20, you requested a. The customs broker license examination is an open bookopen test with 80 multiplechoice questions based on designated editions of.
To amend the harmonized tariff schedule of the united states. The harmonized tariff schedule of the united states htsus is the primary resource for determining applicable tariff rates and statistical categories for all merchandise imported into the united states. The harmonized commodity description and coding system hs forms the basis of the customs tariff. Harmonized tariff schedule of the united states 2020 revision 10 annotated for statistical reporting purposes. A classification analyst may preliminarily classify each product by comparing information about each product with information concerning hts codes. Maintain the harmonized tariff schedule of the united states. The usitc office of tariff affairs and trade agreements is responsible for publishing the harmonized tariff schedule of the united states annotated htsa. Inspire a love of reading with prime book box for kids discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1. While doing your duty focuses on the harmonized tariff schedule of the united states used by importers, the tools and techniques it explores are equally applicable to exporters. The harmonized tariff schedule of the united states, annotated for. Federal register recommendations to modify chapters 29, 30. The book lists the tax that importers have to pay on approximately every single thing in the universe including, of. Weighted mean applied tariff is the average of effectively applied rates weighted by the product import shares corresponding to each partner country.
The philippines currently maintains ten 10 tariff schedules. Usitc harmonized tariff schedule of united states 2019 rev 12. The tariff classification of led lights from china dear mr. Look through html or pdf versions of schedule b book content. The harmonized tariff schedule of the united states htsus is the primary codebook that includes thousands of classifications and a tariff rate typically ad valorem. Harmonized tariff schedule pdfs united states international. The htsa provides the applicable tariff rates and statistical categories for all merchandise imported into the united states. Dec 06, 20 the giant book that creates and destroys entire industries. The giant book that creates and destroys entire industries. To amend the harmonized tariff schedule of the united. United states international trade commission wikipedia. Subtitle iharmonized tariff schedule of the united states codification.
If you dont know the hs code for the product you are going to export, consult. The 20 harmonized tariff schedule of the united states hts unbound with no supplements 20 title 19, code of federal regulations 19cfr no supplements 6 x 9 spiral bound this is the current issue, of the 19cfr, and it is the edition that will be used for the april 2014 exam. Data are classified using the harmonized system of trade at the six or eightdigit level. Home japans tariff schedule statistical code for import. A twopass harmonized tariff schedule classification system and method is disclosed using an integrated trade compliance system tcs. However, the bureau of customs and border protection cbp, formerly the u. Harmonized system financial definition of harmonized system.
Harmonized tariff schedule of the united states 20. The harmonized tariff schedule is a system used to classify goods entering the united states, but what do you need to know about this system. Customs broker license examination with answer key. Due to changes in software and formats, many of the early files do not contain all the graphics lines and header information as was originally printed. Japans tariff schedule statistical code for import.
The book lists the tax that importers have to pay on approximately every single thing in the universe and raises a. Search for harmonized tariff schedule on their site to find the htsus. The export statistics are initially collected and compiled in terms of approximately 8,000 commodity classifications in schedule b. Within the context of this system, the united states classifies products using 10digit hts codes. The harmonized tariff schedule of the united states htsus title 19, code of federal regulations. United states customs requires that imported products be correctly classified within a complex classification system known as the harmonized tariff schedule hts. It is recommended that prospective custom brokers should be familiar with the official federal government harmonized tariff schedules, annotated for statistical reporting, 28th edition published for year 2016 and the code of federal regulations cfr, volume 19, custom duties volumes to adequately prepare and study for this examination. This bill was introduced in the 1 th congress, which met from jan 3, 20 to jan 2, 2015. Each commodity or software product has a respective export control classification number eccn per the united states department of commerce export administration regulations, a commodity code per the united states census bureaus schedule b, and a six digit harmonized tariff schedule hts code per customs and border protection. This exam tests the applicants knowledge and understanding of us customs law and regulations as defined in the code of federal regulations and the harmonized tariff schedule of the united states. For your convenience, we offer links to the latest harmonized system tariff schedules of the united states, canada and mexico. Harmonized tariff schedule of united states 20, no. Dec 06, 20 its official name is the harmonized tariff schedule of the united states. Its official name is the harmonized tariff schedule of the united states.
This page contains the chapterbychapter listing of the harmonized tariff schedule and general notes. Usual disputes center on the proper tariff classification of goods being imported into the us. This chapter does not cover the preparations of heading 0403, 1901, 1904, 1905, 2105, 2202, 2208, 3003 or 3004. In one aspect, an analyst may access the tcs and select a commodity group appropriate for the product to be imported. As of the date of this posting, the subjects listed are available for reading or downloading.
Tariff line data were matched to standard international trade classification sitc revision 3 codes to define commodity groups and import weights. Revision 1 of the 20 harmonized tariff schedule is released effective july 1. Customs and trade automated interface requirements document catair. By finding the hs code that applies to the good you are exporting in the tariff schedule, you can find the tariff. The harmonized tariff schedule of the united states hts is the major resource for determining tariff rates for goods imported into the united states. Customs ruling ny n245322 the tariff classification of.
Legislation not enacted by the end of a congress is cleared from the books. The first date shown is the original publication date. I bought this to hold my harmonized tariff schedule of the united states for the customs broker exam. It is based on the international harmonized commodity description and coding system and classifies goods via their name, use, and material used for construction. Jul 21, 2015 htsus, also referred to as the harmonized tariff schedule united states of america htsa, is a system used to classify goods imported into the country. The giant book that creates and destroys entire industries kpbs. Nearly all international trade occurs under the harmonized system. Trust boskage to provide you with the most timely delivery of the htsus. The harmonized tariff schedule of the united states htsus, also referred to as the harmonized tariff schedule of the united states annotated htsa, is the primary resource for determining tariff customs duties classifications for goods imported into the united states. The united states international trade commission commission is instituting investigation no. Both of these publications 19cfr and hts are permitted reference material during the examination.
It can also be used in place of schedule b for classifying goods exported from the united states to foreign countries. To obtain print copies, contact the gpo customer contact center tollfree at 18665121800 dc or intl call 2025121800 or gpo main bookstore at 202 51202. Attentionout of an abundance of caution due to the covid19 the united states government publishing office main bookstore, located at 732 north capitol street, n. Harmonized tariff schedule of the united states 20 annotated for statistical reporting purposes chapter 18 cocoa and cocoa preparations iv 181 notes 1. The harmonized tariff schedule of the united states htsus is the primary code book that includes thousands of classifications and a tariff rate typically ad valorem. Harmonized tariff schedule of the united states 20th. Customs service of the department of homeland security is solely authorized to interpret the hts, to issue legally binding rulings or advice on the tariff classification of imports and their treatment upon entry into the united states, and to administer the customs laws. Customs ruling ny n245322 the tariff classification of led. The links below correspond to the various sections in the table of contents for the harmonized tariff schedule. Statistical classification of domestic and foreign commodities exported from the united states. Order the htsus in print and we will also provide a downloadable electronic version of the book for use with your. Launched in 20, on the 60th anniversary year of tc, the ptf has been enhanced and now provides applicable tariff rates and rules of origin pursuant to free trade agreements entered into by the philippines. The harmonized system assigns numeric codes to goods and services.
Harmonized tariff schedule of the united states 2020. The hs is the standard coding structure and related product. The official 2017 harmonized tariff schedule hts of the united states 2017 basic hts is now available on the u. Any export can be classified with the harmonized commodity description and coding system or hs code. A harmonized tariff schedule classification system and method is disclosed using an integrated trade compliance system tcs that includes a decision tree for classifying products based on hts codes.
Hts code harmonized tariff schedule simple tool for searching harmonized tariff schedule of the united states. Here are the direct links to the required sections of title 19 cfr. Harmonized codes or tariffs are an international customs classification system now used by most trading nations throughout the world. The hs was developed and is maintained by the world customs organization wco, an independent intergovernmental organization with over 179 members and is based in brussels, belgium. Thereupon, the analyst may navigate through a decision tree which includes. Commerce added the harmonized tariff schedule of the united states htsus category 7907. Harmonized tariff schedule of the united states 2020 revision 10. Participating countries are required to use this code when describing their tariff schedules. To amend the harmonized tariff schedule of the united states to extend to 2025 the production certificate program that allows refunds of duties on certain articles produced in united states insular possessions. Cbp has a number of informed compliance publications icps in the what every member of the trade community should know about.
The essential governmentissued import tariff manual for use in classifying imported merchandise for rates of duty, quota, restrictions, and special programs. Us7792863b2 harmonized tariff schedule classification. Hakodate tokyo yokohama nagoya osaka kobe moji nagasaki okinawa. The following files represent the changes that take effect january 1, 20. An overview of each of these schedules can be found in the tariff schedules.
Each commodity or software product has a respective export control classification number eccn per the united states department of commerce export administration regulations, a commodity code per the united states census bureaus schedule b, and a six digit harmonized tariff schedule hts code per customs and border protection regulations. The analyst may store these classifications in a repository in the tcs database. Updated semiannually, the harmonized tariff schedule of the united states htsus is the primary resource for determining tariff classifications for goods imported into the united states, pursuant to section 484f tariff act of 1930, as amended. Harmonized tariff schedule of the united states 20th edition. Harmonized tariff schedule of the united states 2012 version, no supplements title 19, code of federal regulations revised as of april 1, 2012 parts 0 to end customs and trade automated interface requirements catair. Harmonized tariff schedule of the united states 20 annotated for statistical reporting purposes gn p. Dec 02, 20 its official name is the harmonized tariff schedule of the united states. Us7792863b2 harmonized tariff schedule classification using. Us20050033592a1 twopass harmonized tariff schedule. The following htsa files are available back to 1989, the first year of publication of the harmonized tariff schedule. Harmonized tariff schedule, classifies a good assigns it a tendigit tariff classification number based on its name, usage, the material the good is made of and other information.
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