What are HTS numbers?
What are HTS numbers?
To put it simply, an HTS code is a number given to a specific imported item that helps identify and classify it. HTS codes also are used by governments to determine the amount of duty or taxes that must be paid to bring that item into the country.
Is HTS and HS code same?
The difference between an HS code and HTS code is the number of digits within the code. A code with six digits is a universal standard (HS Code) and a code with 7-10 digits (HTS Code) is often unique after the sixth digit and determined by individual countries of import.
What is a 10-digit HTS code?
An HTS code is a unique 10-digit number that determines the tariff tax or duty incurred on items imported into the United States from other countries. HTS codes are maintained by the United States International Trade Commission, but enforced by Customs and Border Protection (CBP) of the Department of Homeland Security.
What is a HTS code for shipping?
HTS stands for Harmonized Tariff Schedule, a classification system used in the United States to help determine customs duties to be paid on imports. HTS codes are 10-digits (the first six digits are the same as the HS code for the goods). The HTS is published by the US International Trade Commission (ITC).
Is HTS code required on commercial invoice?
If you know—or believe—an HS number is incorrect and proceed to use it anyway, you’re committing fraud. Ultimately, it is your responsibility to use the correct code no matter the circumstance. Not including an HS number on your export invoice allows you to avoid this conflict.
Is HTS code same for all countries?
The first six digits of the HTS code identify all items in international trade and are the same for all countries that use the HTS. The last two or four digits are country specific; in the U.S. these last four digits provide the duty rate and balance of trade statistical reporting suffix for the imported goods.