US Tariff & HS Code Lookup - Import Duty Rates

Look up US import duty rates instantly from the official USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule. Search by HS code or product keyword and get general tariff rates, special trade program rates (USMCA, GSP, FTAs), and Column 2 rates -- all in structured JSON.

How It Works

US Tariff & HS Code Lookup
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  +------------------+       +-------------------+       +------------------+
  |   YOUR INPUT     |       |   HTS.USITC.GOV   |       |   STRUCTURED     |
  |                  | ----> |   (Official US     | ----> |   JSON OUTPUT    |
  |  - HS Code       |       |    Tariff Data)    |       |                  |
  |    "8471.30"     |       |                    |       |  - Duty rates    |
  |  - Keyword       |       |  Chapter browse +  |       |  - Special rates |
  |    "laptop"      |       |  Search engine     |       |  - HS codes      |
  |  - Country       |       |                    |       |  - Descriptions  |
  +------------------+       +-------------------+       +------------------+
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                              Puppeteer browser
                              scrapes official
                              HTS data tables

Why This Matters

The US Harmonized Tariff Schedule is a 4,000+ page document that determines duty rates on every product imported into the United States. Finding the right HS code and duty rate manually means navigating complex hierarchical tables and cross-referencing trade program eligibility. This actor automates that entire process.

Whether you are calculating landed costs for an Amazon FBA product, preparing a customs entry, or evaluating supplier countries for duty savings, this tool gives you the tariff data you need in seconds instead of hours.

Use Cases

• Amazon FBA Sellers -- Calculate import duties before sourcing products from China, Vietnam, or India to know your true landed cost.
• Importers & Customs Brokers -- Quickly verify HS classifications and duty rates for customs declarations.
• Trade Compliance Teams -- Audit tariff classifications across your product catalog.
• Supply Chain Analysts -- Compare duty rates across countries of origin to optimize sourcing.
• E-commerce Entrepreneurs -- Research import costs before launching new products.
• Trade Lawyers -- Cross-reference HS codes and special program eligibility for clients.

Input Examples

Look up by HS Code

{
    "hsCode": "8471.30",
    "countryOfOrigin": "Mexico",
    "maxResults": 10,
    "includeNotes": true
}

Search by Product Keyword

{
    "keyword": "coffee beans",
    "maxResults": 20,
    "includeNotes": true
}

Simple Lookup

{
    "hsCode": "6204"
}

Output Example

Each result contains the full tariff line data:

{
    "hsCode": "8471.30.01",
    "description": "Portable automatic data processing machines, weighing not more than 10 kg",
    "generalDutyRate": "Free",
    "specialDutyRates": {
        "USMCA (Mexico)": "Free",
        "USMCA (Canada)": "Free",
        "GSP": "Free",
        "Australia FTA": "Free",
        "Korea FTA": "Free"
    },
    "column2Rate": "35%",
    "unitOfQuantity": "No.",
    "chapterNotes": "Notes for Chapter 84...",
    "countryOfOrigin": "Mexico",
    "applicableSpecialRate": {
        "program": "USMCA (Mexico)",
        "rate": "Free"
    },
    "searchKeyword": "8471.30",
    "scrapedAt": "2026-03-09T12:00:00.000Z"
}

Input Parameters

Parameter	Type	Required	Default	Description
hsCode	string	No*	-	HS code to look up (e.g., "8471.30")
keyword	string	No*	-	Product keyword to search (e.g., "laptop")
countryOfOrigin	string	No	-	Country for special rate programs
maxResults	integer	No	20	Max tariff lines to return (1-100)
includeNotes	boolean	No	true	Include chapter/section notes

*Either hsCode or keyword must be provided.

Pricing

This actor uses Pay-Per-Event (PPE) pricing:

Event	Cost	Description
tariff-lookup	$0.05	Per search query executed

Each run charges one tariff-lookup event regardless of how many results are returned. This is significantly cheaper than commercial tariff database subscriptions which cost $50-500/month.

Common HS Code Examples

HS Code	Product Category
8471	Computers & laptops
6204	Women's clothing
0901	Coffee
8517	Smartphones & telecom equipment
9503	Toys
4202	Handbags & luggage
8528	Monitors & TVs
6110	Knitted sweaters
3304	Beauty & cosmetics
9401	Furniture / seats

Supported Trade Programs

When you specify a countryOfOrigin, the actor highlights applicable special rates:

• USMCA -- United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (Mexico, Canada)
• GSP -- Generalized System of Preferences (eligible developing countries)
• KAFTA -- Korea Free Trade Agreement
• AUFTA -- Australia Free Trade Agreement
• CAFTA-DR -- Central America-Dominican Republic FTA
• And 10+ additional bilateral FTAs

FAQ

Q: How current is the tariff data? A: The actor scrapes directly from hts.usitc.gov, the official USITC source, so data reflects the current published HTS revision.

Q: Can I look up Section 301 or Section 232 tariffs? A: The general duty rate column includes base MFN rates. Additional tariffs (Section 301 on China, Section 232 on steel/aluminum) may appear in supplemental notes. Check the chapterNotes field.

Q: What if I get no results? A: Try using a broader HS code (4 digits instead of 8-10). For keyword search, use simple product terms. The actor returns suggestions in the output when no matches are found.

Q: Does this handle tariff rate quotas (TRQs)? A: TRQ information appears in the notes and description fields when applicable.

Q: Can I use this for classification decisions? A: This tool provides tariff rate data for research and cost estimation. Official classification rulings should be obtained from US Customs and Border Protection (CBP).

Tips for Best Results

1. Start with a 4-digit heading (e.g., "8471") to see all subheadings
2. Use the countryOfOrigin parameter to instantly see if a preferential rate applies
3. For product keyword search, use common trade terms (e.g., "cotton t-shirt" not "top")
4. Set includeNotes to true -- chapter notes often contain critical classification guidance

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