FAQ: Tariffs
How can I determine the tariff rate for my product?
Is there a tariff (duty) that applies to my product in a foreign country?
How can I determine the tariff rate for my product?
Step 1: Determine your HS or Schedule B Number
- The first step in determining duty and tax information is to identify the Harmonized System or Schedule B number for your product.
- The duty amount will also depend on the trade terms you have negotiated with your buyer.
Step 2: Determine Tariff Rates
- Once you know your product’s Schedule B number, you will be able to determine the applicable tariff and tax rates in a particular foreign country. The following links can help you locate specific tariff and tax rates for your product.
- Country Specific Tariff and Tax Information: Tariff and tax information for exporting to 97 countries.
- U.S. Government Tariff Resources for Agricultural Exports
- Online Tariff Database provided by Traffic International
- Tariff and Tax Information for U.S. Territories
- Sending Gifts
- Additional Tariff Resources (including information for importing into the U.S.)
For Assistance
- After you have identified the Schedule B number, if you need assistance obtaining foreign import fee, duty, and tax information please call the Trade Information Center at 1-800-USA-TRADE.
- To obtain duty and tax information, you may also e-mail a tariff inquiry (you must include the HS number) to the Trade Information Center at tic@ita.doc.gov or fax us at (202) 482-4473.
Is there a tariff (duty) that applies to my product in a foreign country?
Tariff and tax information is available from the Internet, private sources, and from the federal government. For official rates, it is always best to contact customs authorities in the country to which a product will be exported. For example, if a product is being exported from the United States to France, French customs authorities should be contacted for official tariff and tax information. The TIC can provide unofficial, estimated tariff duty and tax rates for non-agricultural products for certain countries, as well as contact information for foreign customs authorities.
General information about taxes and tariffs is available on the Export.gov website.
In order to determine a specific tariff, you must first classify your product according to its Harmonized System (HS) number.
Note: The U.S. Government cannot provide tariff rates for products shipped from one country outside the United States to another (i.e., from France to Brazil). To obtain rates for these shipments, please call customs office of the importing countries.
For further assistance, please contact the Trade Information Center:
Tel: 1-800-USA-TRAD(E) (1-800-872-8723)
Fax: (202) 482-4473
E-mail: tic@mail.doc.gov
Internet: http://www.export.gov
