US Tariff Lookup Tool

It returns the applicable US import duty rate for a specific HTS code and country of origin. That means the most-favored-nation base rate read from the official Harmonized Tariff Schedule, plus any origin-specific measure that changes it, a Section 301 add-on on Chinese goods, a Section 232 steel or aluminum duty, or a free trade agreement preference that lowers the base to zero. What it gives you is a rate, a percentage, not a dollar figure. If you need the total duty in dollars or a landed-cost estimate, the tariff calculator applies that rate to your customs value, and the tariff simulator models what-if scenarios. The lookup is the fastest way to answer one question: what rate applies to this code from this origin under current US rules.

They answer different questions. The lookup tool returns the applicable rate, the percentage that governs a given HTS code and origin, and stops there. The tariff calculator takes that rate a step further by applying it to your declared customs value to produce a dollar duty and feed a landed-cost estimate. Think of the lookup as the reference layer and the calculator as the costing layer built on top of it. Most importers use the lookup when they just need to confirm the rate on a code, then move to the calculator once they have a value and want the actual duty amount. Both share the same underlying rate logic, so the percentage you see in the lookup is the same one the calculator uses when it computes cost.

The lookup tool returns a single applicable rate for one code and origin, a reference figure. The tariff simulator is a modeling tool: it lets you run what-if scenarios, comparing several origins, codes, or trade measures side by side to see how a sourcing change moves your total landed cost. In short, the lookup answers what rate applies, while the simulator answers what happens to my cost if I change something. Use the lookup when you need a fast, authoritative rate for a specific entry, and switch to the simulator when you are planning across a range of SKUs or weighing a supplier switch. The three tools share the same rate data, so a rate confirmed in the lookup flows consistently into both the calculator and the simulator.

The rates come from the official United States Harmonized Tariff Schedules, the same published schedules that govern how CBP assesses duty on an entry. The tool reads the most-favored-nation base rate for your HTS code from that schedule, then layers the applicable trade measures, Section 301, Section 232, and any free trade agreement preference, on top. Because the data traces to the official schedules, the rate you see reflects the published duty for that code and origin rather than an approximation. It is still a reference, not a binding customs ruling, since the duty on an actual entry also depends on the verified classification, the confirmed origin, and any exclusions in force on the entry date. For anything high value or uncertain, confirm the rate with a licensed broker before you file.

Two inputs are required: an HTS code and a country of origin. The HTS code, the classification number for your product in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule, is what pulls the base rate, and you can search by description if you do not have the full code. The country of origin is what tells the tool which trade measures apply, since Section 301 attaches only to Chinese goods, Section 232 and free trade agreement treatment vary by country, and origin is a legal determination based on substantial transformation rather than simply where the goods shipped from. Enter both accurately and the lookup returns the applicable rate; get either wrong and the rate will be wrong. That is why classification and origin are the two things a broker verifies before you rely on the result for a real entry.

No. The tool is scoped to United States imports only. It reads the US Harmonized Tariff Schedules and applies US trade measures such as Section 301, Section 232, and US free trade agreement preferences, so the rate it returns is the duty for bringing goods into the United States from the origin you select. It does not calculate export duties, foreign import tariffs, or third-country rates. If you are importing into another market, you would need that country's own tariff schedule, which this tool does not cover. For US imports, though, the lookup gives you the applicable rate for any HTS code and origin, and our trade advisory team can help with the broader US customs picture, including valuation, entry, and any mitigation options tied to the rate.

When you select China as the country of origin, the lookup flags the Section 301 add-on that applies to your HTS code and includes it in the applicable rate. Section 301 tariffs are additional US duties on specific goods of Chinese origin, currently running from 7.5% to 25% depending on which product list the code falls on, and they stack on top of the base rate. For many China imports this add-on is larger than the base rate itself, which is why a rate that ignores Section 301 badly understates the true duty. The lists are revised through review cycles and exclusion processes, so the tool is kept aligned to the current lists. For a non-China origin, Section 301 does not apply, which is exactly why the origin input matters so much to the result.

Yes, where they apply. If the origin you select has a US free trade agreement covering your product, the lookup flags the preferential treatment, which can reduce the base rate or bring it to zero for qualifying goods. That preference is not automatic, though: goods have to meet the agreement's rules of origin and, in most cases, be supported by a valid certificate or claim on entry. The lookup shows the preferential rate as the applicable rate when the origin qualifies, but whether your specific product actually qualifies is a determination a broker confirms. Free trade agreement treatment is one of the most effective ways to lower duty legally, so if an origin you source from has an agreement, it is worth confirming eligibility rather than defaulting to the standard rate.

An HTS code is the number in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule that classifies your product for United States import. The first six digits, the HS portion, are internationally standardized, while the full US code runs to 10 digits. For a precise applicable rate, you want the full 10-digit code, because the rate can differ between subheadings that look similar. The lookup lets you search by description to find the code, but many products can plausibly fit more than one heading, and the wrong choice returns the wrong rate. Because so much rides on the code, classification accuracy is the whole game. When a product could reasonably sit under more than one code, have a licensed broker confirm it before you rely on the rate the lookup returns or file an entry.

The rate itself traces to the official schedules, so the tool is accurate for the code and origin you enter, but it can return the wrong applicable rate if your inputs are wrong. The two most common causes are a misclassified HTS code and a misstated country of origin, since both drive which measures apply. The tool also cannot know about product-specific exclusions, special programs, or an antidumping order that turns on facts it does not have. That is why the result is a reference, not a customs ruling. For a low-risk, routine code the lookup is usually all you need, but for a high-value shipment or an ambiguous classification, have a broker verify the code, the origin, and any measure that could change the rate before you rely on it for entry.

The lookup is free and genuinely useful for confirming a rate quickly, but a formal United States import entry is filed by a licensed customs broker or a qualified self-filer, and the broker is who verifies the classification and origin the rate depends on. In practice most importers use the lookup to confirm a rate during planning, then bring in a broker to lock the HTS code, the origin, and any applicable measures before the entry is filed. That matters most for high-value shipments or uncertain classifications, where a wrong self-lookup is expensive. Because our brokerage and trade advisory teams sit inside CargoTrans, the rate you look up here and the entry we file are handled by the same team, so there is no gap between the reference rate and the filing.

The lookup itself shows the applicable rate, but seeing that rate is often the first step toward lowering it. Once you know the number, our trade advisory team can look at tariff mitigation strategies, confirming whether a more accurate classification carries a lower rate, whether a free trade agreement preference applies, whether the goods qualify for a special program, or whether a sourcing change to a different origin avoids a Section 301 or 232 measure. None of that is a workaround; it is applying the rules correctly to a specific product. The lookup gives you the baseline rate to work from, and the advisory and customs brokerage teams, along with the Control Tower platform, turn that number into a plan. Start with the rate, then decide whether there is room to bring it down legally.

The lookup is designed as a quick, no-login tool, so you can enter an HTS code and origin and see the applicable rate without creating an account. It is meant for fast reference rather than record-keeping, so we recommend saving any rate you want to keep into your own files or landed-cost model. If you want your recurring codes monitored for rate changes, or a broker to review your classification and confirm the rate, that is where you would set up an account with our team and connect to the tariff tracker. For a one-off rate check, though, you can use the lookup freely and anonymously, then reach out only if you want the rate verified or watched over time as the schedules change.

Yes. The lookup tool is free and open to anyone who needs the current duty rate for a US import. You enter the HTS code and the country of origin, and the tool returns the applicable rate drawn from the official Harmonized Tariff Schedule, including any special program treatment tied to that code. There is no login, no usage cap, and no charge to run as many lookups as you need. If you want the full dollar landed cost rather than the rate alone, use the tariff calculator; if you need to model several sourcing scenarios side by side, use the tariff simulator. When a classification is genuinely unclear, our licensed brokers can confirm the correct HTS code before you commit to a rate.