Packet sample

Turn a tariff estimate into a broker-review packet

This sample shows what an importer should preserve before a purchase order: assumptions, source links, dates, and questions for professional review. It is not filing advice or a final duty determination.

Shipment and product facts

Product description, materials, use, photos, supplier, origin evidence, valuation basis, Incoterms, quantity, and target margin.

Tariff assumptions

HTS candidate, base duty, additional tariff layers, Section 301/232, Chapter 99, AD/CVD, quotas, preference programs, and unresolved checks.

Sources and retrieval dates

USITC HTS, USTR, CBP, Federal Register, supplier, or broker source URLs with retrieval dates and confidence labels.

Source checklist

  • USITC HTS candidate and Chapter 99 notes
  • USTR Section 301 material, if China-origin treatment is relevant
  • CBP CROSS or informed-compliance material for classification context
  • Federal Register notices for active tariff or trade-remedy changes

Questions to send your broker

  • Is the HTS candidate correct for this exact product spec?
  • Does any Chapter 99 or Section 301 instruction apply?
  • Should AD/CVD, quota, safeguard, or Section 232 scope be checked?
  • What documents should the importer keep before entry?

TariffsChart is a planning and recordkeeping workflow only. It does not replace official sources, a customs broker, attorney, tax advisor, or government authority.