HS code and customs classification guides

Classify a DVB-T2 television transmitter, distinguish its RF components, and address U.S. duty, FCC authorization, ATSC broadcast standards and entry evidence.

9/22/2026

Classify LPWAN gateways, base stations and sensor endpoints, then address duty, FCC authorization, spectrum rules, origin and entry evidence.

9/22/2026

U.S. classification, duty, FCC certification, Network Protection Standard and carrier-consent rules for GSM cellular signal boosters.

9/22/2026

Classify PVC-insulated copper wire and cable without connectors, then review duty, origin marking, electrical safety and trade-remedy checks.

9/22/2026

Classify standalone household electric cooktops and review base duty, Chapter 99, electrical safety, FCC and origin-marking requirements.

9/22/2026

Distinguish a bare CPU integrated circuit from a populated motherboard or complete ADP processing unit; review duty, Chapter 99, origin, FCC and advanced-chip controls.

9/22/2026

Distinguish a bare GPU integrated circuit from a laptop graphics PCB or external processing unit; review duty, Chapter 99, origin, FCC and advanced-chip controls.

9/22/2026

U.S. classification, 3.4% base duty, Chapter 99 screening, 49 CFR 173.185, UN 38.3, consumer safety and origin marking for replacement laptop batteries.

9/22/2026

Classify a portable household convection oven and review base duty, Chapter 99, electrical safety, FCC, food-contact and origin-marking requirements.

9/22/2026

U.S. classification of new rectifier, Zener and Schottky diodes; duty-free base rate, China Section 301, marking, origin and import records.

9/22/2026

Finished non-reformulated unleaded motor gasoline is reported under 2710.12.1519. This guide covers customs duty, fuel excise tax, EPA Part 1090 and hazardous-material controls.

9/22/2026

Classify a household clamshell contact grill and review base duty, Chapter 99, electrical safety, FCC, food-contact and origin-marking requirements.

9/21/2026

Classify household table and box fans rated at no more than 125 W and review duty, Chapter 99, CPSC, electrical safety, FCC and origin-marking requirements.

9/21/2026

Classify an electric thermopot or hot-water dispenser under HTSUS 8516.10.0040 and review duty, Chapter 99, safety, food-contact, FCC and marking requirements.

9/21/2026

Classify household electric kettles under HTSUS 8516.79.0000 and review duty, Chapter 99, product safety, FCC, food-contact and marking requirements.

9/21/2026

Classify household electric rice cookers under HTSUS 8516.60.6000 and review base duty, Chapter 99, electrical safety, FCC, food-contact and marking requirements.

9/21/2026

Classify smartphones, other cellular phones and mobile data or IoT terminals, then review U.S. duty, FCC authorization, origin and entry records.

9/21/2026

Classify an automated optical inspection machine and its host computer, then review U.S. duty, origin, FCC and entry documentation.

9/21/2026

Classify the SRX1600 as switching and routing apparatus, then review U.S. duty, FCC, origin, sanctions and EAR encryption controls for import and export.

9/14/2026

Distinguish a load-carrying AGV without handling equipment from an AGV with lift or transfer hardware; review duty, Chapter 99, origin and OSHA records.

9/12/2026

Classify a battery-powered pallet shuttle, an integrated AS/RS, steel rack and separately entered controls; review base duty, Chapter 99, OSHA and entry evidence.

9/12/2026

Distinguish a substantially complete programmable robot arm from a mechanical parts assembly, controller and dedicated-function tooling; review duty, Chapter 99, marking and OSHA.

9/12/2026

Classify multifunction industrial robots, separate welding, handling and semiconductor robots, then review duty, Chapter 99, OSHA, marking, UFLPA and entry records.

9/12/2026

Build an auditable manufacturer file for U.S. country-of-origin review, CBP Form 28 responses, substantial transformation, EAPA, AD/CVD, UFLPA and anti-transshipment compliance.

9/12/2026

Classify a complete tuner-free LCD computer monitor, distinguish display modules and other monitors, and review duty, Chapter 99, FCC, marking, UFLPA and entry records.

9/12/2026

Classify a flat-panel smart television by tuner, recording/reproducing apparatus, display technology and diagonal; review duty, Chapter 99, FCC, EnergyGuide, marking and entry records.

9/12/2026

Classify leather handbags by use, visible outer surface, species and value; review base duty, Chapter 99, origin marking, FWS/CITES, safety and entry records.

9/12/2026

Classify fresh fruit, edible nuts and citrus or melon peel by species and condition, then apply U.S. duty, APHIS admissibility, FDA food controls, origin, residue and labeling rules.

9/12/2026

Separate primary-form ethylene polymers in 3901 from plastic packing articles in 3923 and waste in 3915; review duty, TSCA, FDA food contact, marking, AD/CVD and state EPR.

9/12/2026

Classify apparel by knit or woven construction, garment type, sex, age and chief-weight fiber, then check HTSUS duty, origin, FTC labeling, CPSC flammability and children-product rules.

9/12/2026

Classify iron and steel by chemistry, form and processing, then apply HTSUS duty, Section 232, AD/CVD, steel licensing, origin, marking and product-specific federal requirements.

9/12/2026

Classify fresh, chilled or frozen meat and edible offal by species, cut and condition, then apply U.S. duty, FSIS equivalence, APHIS animal-health restrictions, certificates, reinspection and cold-chain rules.

9/12/2026

Classify chemical substances and mixtures by identity, composition and use, then apply U.S. duty, TSCA certification, Inventory, PMN, EPA, DOT and agency-specific import controls.

9/12/2026

Classify finished medicines, bulk medicaments, biologics and APIs, then apply U.S. duty, FDA approval, registration, cGMP, DSCSA, labeling and controlled-substance rules.

9/12/2026

Classify tablets, capsules, powders and liquid supplements, then apply HTSUS duty, FDA facility registration, Prior Notice, FSVP, cGMP, NDI and labeling rules for U.S. imports.

9/12/2026

Classify lip, eye, nail, powder and skin-care preparations in heading 3304, then apply MoCRA, FDA labeling, color-additive and sunscreen drug requirements before U.S. importation.

9/12/2026

Passenger cars are generally classified in heading 8703; parts reach 8708 only when solely or principally used with motor vehicles and not excluded by Section XVII. Review HTSUS, Section 232, NHTSA and EPA rules.

9/12/2026

A rectangular aluminum-alloy hollow tube may fall in HS 7608.20, but the U.S. Schedule B split depends on whether it is seamless or other; profile and structural-product alternatives must be excluded.

9/12/2026

A complete 115 kW water-cooled packaged air conditioner precharged with 32 kg R407C may enter under HTSUS 8415.82.0110. Review DOE certification, EPA HFC controls and China-origin Chapter 99 duties.

9/11/2026

No blanket U.S. ban took effect on July 15, 2026. This legal review explains S.4429, the existing BIS connected-vehicle rule, HTSUS 8703.80.00xx, the potential 127.5% core duty stack and import compliance.

9/5/2026

U.S. LPG classification depends on propane, butane or mixture composition and purity. Review base duty, China Section 301, federal excise tax and PHMSA controls.

9/4/2026

Classify non-powered wheeled toys by supported age range, then review CPSC testing, CPC, eFiling and origin-based additional duties.

9/4/2026

Human-form play dolls are classified by supported age range in the United States. Review base duty, China Section 301, ASTM F963, CPC and CPSC eFiling.

9/4/2026

Electric toy train sets are classified by supported age range in the United States. Review duty, China Section 301, ASTM F963, CPC and electrical-toy controls.

9/4/2026

Stuffed animal and non-human creature toys are classified by supported age range in the United States. Review duty, ASTM F963 section 4.27, CPC and CPSC eFiling.

9/4/2026

Household tankless electric water heaters generally enter under 8516.10.0080. Review duty, Section 301, DOE efficiency, EnergyGuide and electrical requirements.

9/4/2026

Handheld electric hair dryers enter under 8516.31.0000. Review the 3.9% base duty, origin-specific Chapter 99 duties and mandatory CPSC immersion protection.

9/4/2026

A non-textile flatbed screen press is generally classified in 8443.19.3000, while textile machinery falls in 8443.19.2000. This guide explains the substrate test, duties and workplace controls.

8/29/2026

U.S. classification, CBP precedent, duty treatment and state or local approval for a complete freight elevator installed in a warehouse or industrial building.

8/29/2026

U.S. classification, CBP precedent, duty treatment, accessibility rules and state or local approval for a complete passenger elevator.

8/29/2026

U.S. tariff classification, CBP rulings, duty, OSHA and lithium-battery compliance for a rider-type counterbalanced electric forklift.

8/29/2026

Classification, duty and FDA/CDRH compliance for a non-medical cabinet X-ray machine used to inspect PCB and PCBA solder joints.

8/29/2026

A U.S. customs guide for freely programmable industrial Box PCs imported without a display or keyboard, including CBP rulings, duties and FCC compliance.

8/29/2026

A fact-driven guide to classifying a complete laptop under HTSUS 8471.30.0100, with Chapter 84 Note 6, CBP rulings and the limits of the conclusion.

8/29/2026

A model-specific US import checklist for new Xiaomi smartphones: classification, FCC authorization, origin and tariff measures must be checked separately.

8/29/2026

A current US analysis of a separately imported lithium-ion battery pack under HTSUS 8507.60.0090, including the 2026 BESS breakout, CBP precedent and transport compliance.

8/29/2026

The US classification line between a photovoltaic module of 8541.43 and a generator of 8501, with relevant CBP rulings.

8/29/2026

A product-specific classification for complete LED screw-base lamps, distinct from LED chips, modules and luminaires.

8/29/2026

US classification of a pedal-assist electric bicycle under HTSUS, with relevant CBP precedent.

8/29/2026

HS 2022 created heading 8485 for additive-manufacturing machines; this guide classifies plastic-deposition FDM printers.

8/29/2026

HS 2022 moved unmanned aircraft into heading 8806; weight and remote-flight design now drive the subheading.

8/29/2026

A customs-ready classification for whole roasted, non-decaffeinated Robusta beans in retail packs of 2 kg or less.

8/29/2026

A finished 150 × 200 × 6 cm coir-core mattress may fall in HTSUS 9404.29.9095. Review dimensions, USDA APHIS, CPSC flammability and origin-specific AD/CVD risk.

8/29/2026

PSR rules are written in HS language. Get the code wrong and the C/O — Form E, EVFTA, CPTPP, RCEP — collapses with it.

6/30/2026

E-commerce loves bundles; customs has one rule for all of them. How to classify gift sets, tool kits and product+accessory combos.

6/27/2026

"Part of a machine" is one of the hardest calls in the HS. The Notes give a strict three-step hierarchy most declarants skip.

6/24/2026

From copying the supplier's code to ignoring chapter notes: the recurring errors that cost real money in every jurisdiction.

6/21/2026

Why the same laptop is 8471.30 everywhere but 8471.30.0100 in the US, 8471 30 00 in the EU and 8471.30.20 in Vietnam.

6/3/2026

GIR 1–6 are the legal engine of every HS classification. Here is how customs authorities actually apply them.

6/1/2026