Current US HTS Validation

HTS Revision Checker

Check up to 25 US HTS numbers against the active USITC revision, identify codes not found in the current schedule, and download a browser-only review CSV.

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Tool Widget

Enter shipment or catalog details

Free limit: 25 rows. Accepts one code per line or CSV with an hts_code column. Inputs are sent only to the current-version lookup and are not saved.

Current-revision results

Check a current schedule baseline

Paste exact codes or a small catalog extract. Results will show the active source revision, code presence, official description, units, and raw duty-column text.

  • Exact 4-, 6-, 8-, or 10-digit validation
  • Up to 25 rows without an account
  • Downloadable browser review CSV
Answer Summary

What this page answers

Question

How can I check whether an HTS code is still in the current US tariff schedule?

Compare the exact number with the active USITC HTS edition or revision, record the revision and effective date, and review the current description, units, duty columns, legal notes, and product facts. A code that still exists may nevertheless be unsuitable for a changed product or origin scenario.

Formula / Criteria

What to check

Exact-code status is based on the active USITC HTS revision stored by TariffCatalog. The checker does not infer replacements, decide classification, or combine Chapter 99, Section 301, Section 232, AD/CVD, quotas, or fees into the result.

Use This Tool

When to use it

Use the free check before reusing supplier, broker, marketplace, or catalog HTS data. Use the paid monitor to baseline larger catalogs, retain the source revision, recheck after a new official revision is imported, and export affected rows.

Official Source Note

Source-check required

USITC publishes a basic annual edition and can publish multiple revisions during the year. Verify the complete current entry and legal notes at USITC, then check product facts and other trade measures separately.

Last Reviewed

2026-08-02

Official source notes and calculator assumptions should be reviewed before shipment, label purchase, invoice filing, or customs entry.

Official References

Check source data before filing

Why revisions matter

What can change when USITC publishes a new HTS revision?

A new revision can affect more than the visible number. The description, reporting suffix, unit of quantity, general duty text, special-program text, Column 2 text, chapter notes, or related Chapter 99 provisions may change. A catalog comparison therefore needs a versioned snapshot, not a timeless code column.

FieldWhat to compareWhy it matters
HTS numberExact code presence and statistical suffixA missing or replaced number needs official research before reuse.
DescriptionCurrent wording and hierarchyA surviving number may have revised scope or reporting detail.
UnitsPrimary and secondary quantity unitsCatalog and entry data may need additional quantity fields.
Duty columnsRaw general, special, and Column 2 textSpecific or compound wording should not be flattened into an unsupported percentage.
Revision evidenceRevision code, effective date, source URL, and check timeThe record shows which official schedule supported the review.
Review workflow

How should an ecommerce catalog handle a changed or missing HTS row?

  1. Freeze the affected export row instead of silently replacing the number.
  2. Open the current USITC entry and inspect its hierarchy, units, duty text, and legal notes.
  3. Confirm that the SKU material, construction, function, components, and use have not changed.
  4. Check country of origin and entry date separately from ordinary classification.
  5. Review Chapter 99 and other trade measures in their governing sources.
  6. Record the reviewer, source revision, decision, and any approved catalog correction.
  7. Regenerate Shopify, WooCommerce, Amazon, or internal exports only after review.

The paid monitor supports the evidence and queue portion of this workflow. It remains a preparation system, not a binding ruling service or customs filing system.

Formula / Criteria

Calculation logic

Exact-code status is based on the active USITC HTS revision stored by TariffCatalog. The checker does not infer replacements, decide classification, or combine Chapter 99, Section 301, Section 232, AD/CVD, quotas, or fees into the result.

Example

Scenario

A catalog may contain 6109.10.00.12 and 8507.60.00.90. The tool checks each exact number against the current revision, records the source version, and shows the current schedule text. A not-found result means the row needs official research; it does not identify a replacement automatically.

Source Note

Official check

USITC publishes a basic annual edition and can publish multiple revisions during the year. Verify the complete current entry and legal notes at USITC, then check product facts and other trade measures separately.

Limitations

Code presence is not classification

A current code can still be wrong for a product, and a missing code does not prove which replacement applies. Confirm the product facts, legal notes, origin, entry date, and additional measures before filing.

FAQ

Common questions

Does an HTS code change only once a year?

No. USITC publishes a basic annual edition and may publish multiple in-year revisions. The announcement archive lists official publication dates.

What does not found in current revision mean?

The exact normalized number was not found in the active stored revision. Recheck the number at USITC and research the current legal structure; do not assume a replacement from a similar description.

Does current entry found mean my code is correct?

No. It confirms code presence only. Correct classification still depends on the product material, function, construction, components, use, legal notes, and other relevant facts.

Why are the duty rates shown as raw text?

US HTS duty lines may contain free, ad valorem, specific, compound, special-program, or other source wording. Showing raw text avoids converting a complex duty expression into a false universal percentage.

Can I check a supplier spreadsheet?

Yes. Paste one code per line or simple CSV rows in the free checker. Paid accounts can create versioned baselines for larger catalog batches and export the saved review list.

What does the paid HTS monitor do?

It saves each SKU and exact code with the active revision snapshot, keeps one-time and monthly credit use in the existing ledger, rechecks saved rows against the active revision, and exports baseline/current fields and change status.

Does the monitor cover Section 301 or AD/CVD?

Not in its change status. It monitors ordinary HTS entry fields. Chapter 99 and trade-remedy scope require separate official checks using origin, date, product scope, and governing documents.

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