What is a Tariff Classification?
Tariff classification is the act of placing import and export goods into categories. Every country has a system for classifying tariffs, and goods that are imported into the U.S. are classified by the Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS). The classification decided upon is important because it determines the amount of duty collected on the item. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is the department responsible for managing tariff classification.
