Tariff guides
Plain-English explainers on how US import tariffs work in 2026 — and how to compute yours.
The de minimis rule: what changed when the $800 exemption ended
The $800 de minimis exemption let low-value shipments enter the US duty-free. It ended in 2025. Here is what that means for importers and DTC sellers.
2026-06-02
How to read a 10-digit HTS code
What each part of a US HTS code means — chapter, heading, subheading and statistical suffix — and why picking the right one decides your duty.
2026-06-02
IEEPA tariffs explained: what the reciprocal orders mean for importers
IEEPA tariffs are a new class of country-level duty introduced in 2025. Here is what they are, how they stack, and why your landed cost jumped.
2026-06-02
Section 301 China tariffs in 2026: lists, rates and stacking
A practical guide to Section 301 tariffs on Chinese goods — the lists, the 7.5% vs 25% rates, exclusions, and how 301 stacks with IEEPA and the reciprocal tariff.
2026-06-02
Tariff stacking explained: why your duty is higher than the base rate
In 2025–26 a US import duty is a stack of measures, not a single rate. Here is how MFN, Section 301, 232, IEEPA and the reciprocal tariff add up.
2026-06-02
Informational only — not customs advice. Classification and valuation decisions are the importer’s responsibility under 19 USC §1484. For binding rulings, file CBP Form 19; for declarations, consult a licensed customs broker.