U.S. Tariff Lookup: Official HTS Query Site

The official U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule lets any importer check the duty rate for a product in minutes.

On this pageThe official source How to look up a rate General vs Special vs Column 2 Section 301 additional tariffs Don't forget other landed costs

The official source

The U.S. International Trade Commission publishes the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States at hts.usitc.gov. It is free, authoritative, and updated regularly.

How to look up a rate

Open hts.usitc.gov and search by keyword or HTS code
Open the matching 10-digit HTS subheading
Read the "Rates of Duty" column: "General" (most-favored-nation), "Special" (preferential programs), and "2" (column 2, rarely applied)
Note any "Special" program (e.g., GSP, FTAs) that may reduce duty

General vs Special vs Column 2

Column	Meaning
General (1)	Standard MFN rate for most countries
Special	Reduced/zero under trade programs (GSP, USMCA, etc.)
2	Higher statutory rate for non-MFN countries (rare)

Section 301 additional tariffs

Beyond the base MFN rate, many Chinese-origin goods carry additional Section 301 tariffs (List 1-4A). These are not in the base HTS rate and must be checked on the USTR/exclusion lists. Our 2026 U.S. additional tariffs guide tracks the current lists.

Don't forget other landed costs

Merchandise Processing Fee (MPF)
Harbor Maintenance Fee (HMF)
Customs bond (for formal entries)
State/local taxes where applicable

The HTS rate is only the duty line. Total landed cost includes the additional tariffs, fees, and freight. Confirm the exact 10-digit code with a customs broker.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is hts.usitc.gov free?

Yes, it is the official free U.S. government tariff database.

Where do I find Section 301 extra tariffs?

They are tracked separately by USTR; the base HTS page does not show them. Use our additional-tariffs guide for China-origin goods.

Do I need the 10-digit code?

Yes - duty rate and requirements are set at the 10-digit subheading level.