HTS classification explainers

What HTS code is it? Worked classifications for common import products

Each explainer runs our classification pipeline on one product description: a recommended HTS code with its GRI reasoning chain, cited CBP rulings for analogous goods (every citation verified against the published rulings database), the current duty rate from the live tariff schedule, and worked duty math at illustrative declared values. Our analysis, not legal advice — every explainer carries the full disclaimer.

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Chapter 34 — Soaps, waxes & candles

Chapter 39 — Plastics & plastic articles

Chapter 42 — Leather goods, bags & travel articles

Chapter 44 — Wood & wooden articles

Chapter 46 — Chapter 46

Chapter 48 — Paper & stationery

Chapter 61 — Apparel — knitted

Chapter 62 — Apparel — woven

Chapter 63 — Made-up textile articles

Chapter 65 — Headgear

Chapter 66 — Umbrellas & walking sticks

Chapter 69 — Ceramic articles

Chapter 70 — Glass & glassware

Chapter 71 — Jewelry & precious metals

Chapter 73 — Iron & steel articles

Chapter 76 — Aluminum articles

Chapter 82 — Tools & cutlery

Chapter 83 — Chapter 83

Chapter 84 — Machinery & mechanical appliances

Chapter 85 — Electrical machinery & electronics

Chapter 90 — Optical, photographic & measuring instruments

Chapter 91 — Clocks & watches

Chapter 94 — Furniture, lighting & bedding

Chapter 95 — Toys, games & sports equipment

Chapter 96 — Miscellaneous manufactured articles

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