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Trade Compliance Resources
Everything you need to understand HS codes, import duties, and trade compliance. Free tools, guides, and reference materials for importers and compliance teams.
HS Code Lookup
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Guides
In-depth articles on trade compliance topics
Fundamentals12 min read
Understanding HS Codes
A comprehensive guide to the Harmonized System, how HS codes are structured, and why accurate classification matters for international trade.
Fundamentals8 min read
Import Duty Basics
Learn how import duties are calculated, the difference between ad valorem and specific duties, and how to estimate your total landed cost.
Best Practices15 min read
Classification Best Practices
Expert tips for classifying products correctly, avoiding common mistakes, and building an audit-ready classification process.
Advanced10 min read
Free Trade Agreements Explained
How FTAs work, which ones matter most for your business, and how to claim preferential duty rates with proper documentation.
Compliance14 min read
Customs Audit Preparation
Step-by-step guide to preparing for a customs audit, including documentation requirements, common red flags, and remediation strategies.
Strategy11 min read
Managing Tariff Changes
How to monitor and respond to tariff changes, build resilient supply chains, and use scenario planning to mitigate duty risk.
Trade Glossary
Key terms and definitions for international trade
Country Tariff Guides
Jurisdiction-specific classification and duty information
🇺🇸United States
HTS classification, Section 301 tariffs, anti-dumping duties, and CBP requirements. Our platform queries the official USITC HTS API for verified US duty rates, special/FTA rates, and Column 2 duties.
Official Source: USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule
Live API: General rates, special/FTA rates, Column 2 duties
Visit Official Tariff Site🇪🇺European Union
Combined Nomenclature (CN), TARIC codes, BTI rulings, and EU trade defence measures. We query the EU TARIC database for third-country duties, preferential rates, VAT, and import controls.
Official Source: EU TARIC (via UK XI API)
Live API: Third-country duties, preferential rates, import controls
Visit Official Tariff Site🇬🇧United Kingdom
UK Global Tariff, commodity codes, HMRC classification, and post-Brexit trade rules. We query the official HMRC Trade Tariff API for duty rates, VAT, preferential rates, and trade agreement eligibility.
Official Source: UK Trade Tariff (HMRC)
Live API: Duty rates, VAT, preferential rates, import controls, trade agreements
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