HTS (Harmonized Tariff Schedule)
Category: Customs
Also searched as: HTS
Definition (plain English)
The U.S. tariff classification schedule used to assign import duty rates, statistical codes, and many admissibility measures.
Why it matters commercially
HTS accuracy affects U.S. duty, trade measures, PGA requirements, broker filing, and post-entry audit exposure.
Example
A component import was reclassified under a different HTS heading after material composition changed, increasing duty and documentation needs.
Common mistake
Copying a supplier HS code into the U.S. HTS without checking U.S. notes, rulings, product use, and material composition.
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