For mid-market and enterprise
Classifying a Whole Product Catalog for U.S. Tariffs
Hundreds of SKUs to classify? Build one HTS classification record for the whole catalog so tariffs, documents and customs entries stay consistent.
General information, not a duty quotation. Shipment-specific conclusions require licensed customs broker review.
Why classify the whole catalog at once.
Every product needs an HTS classification before it is imported. When classifications are done one shipment at a time, the same product can end up under different codes and different tariffs. One catalog-wide record fixes that and shows where Section 301, Section 232 or other extra tariffs apply before you order.
It also makes invoices and documents easier: product descriptions on the commercial invoice can match the record the customs broker files from.
What a catalog classification needs from you.
| Input | Why it is needed |
|---|---|
| Product name, description and photos | To identify what the product is |
| Material and composition | Many HTS headings depend on materials |
| Function and use | Decides between competing headings |
| Country of origin by supplier | Decides which extra tariffs apply |
| Current HTS codes, if any | To find inconsistent or outdated codes |
Who decides the final code.
Greenwich prepares a proposed classification for each product with the evidence behind it. A licensed U.S. customs broker reviews and files every entry under your power of attorney: one of our partner brokers, or your existing broker working from the same record. Hard cases can go to CBP for a binding ruling.
Your company, as importer of record, stays responsible for the codes used, so keep the record and its evidence.
Questions, answered directly.
How long does it take to classify a product catalog?
It depends on the number of products and how complete the product data is. Clear descriptions, materials and origin for each product make the work much faster.
Who is responsible if an HTS code is wrong?
The importer of record is responsible to CBP for classification. A licensed U.S. customs broker reviews and files every entry under your power of attorney, and confirms classification before filing.
Can we get a binding ruling on a product?
Yes. CBP issues binding rulings on classification under 19 CFR Part 177. Past rulings can be searched in CBP's CROSS database.
Sources and limits
Sources support the stated context, not an endorsement of Greenwich or a shipment-specific determination.
Define your next U.S. decision.
Agree the question, evidence and responsibilities before acting.
Import readiness review