How do you classify HTS?
The HTS is a 10-digit code designed so that each article falls into only one category. It is divided into chapters, each of which has a 2-digit number. Each product category within the various chapters is designated by 4, 6, 8, or 10 digits. The 4-digit categories are called headings.
What is the difference between HS code and HTS code?
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.
Why is HTS classification important?
It is the importer’s responsibility to supply sufficient information about the imported goods so that a customs expert may determine the proper classifications of those goods. The HTS is primarily a classification system to uniformly identify products and secondarily a tariff system on imported goods.
What is the HTS system?
This new HTS System was formulated as a software solution to those recommendations. It is designed as a web based system intended to allow designated internal users the ability to update, search, and publish new editions of the HTS with emphasis on security, data accuracy, and action traceability.
Are there any intermittent service interruptions for the HTS search application?
HTS will have intermittent service interruptions Wednesday, July 7, 2021 from 5:30 – 10:30 PM to perform operating system/application maintenance. Please plan your activities accordingly. The USITC is preparing to update the HTS Search web application and we are looking for feedback from users on ways to improve it.
What is a 10 digit HTS Number?
Heading/Subheading, which is the HTS Number (4, 6, and 8 digits) Stat Suffix, which combined with the Heading/Subheading is the 10 digit HTS Number
When will HTS be unavailable for system maintenance?
HTS will be periodically unavailable Thursday, September 2nd from 5:30 PM – 10:30 PM EDT to conduct system maintenance. Please plan your activities accordingly. HTS will have intermittent service interruptions Wednesday, September 8th, 2021 from 5:30 – 10:30 PM to perform operating system maintenance. Please plan your activities accordingly.