HTS Classification by industry

Tariff Classification for Your Industry

Every industry has unique HTS classification challenges — from Section 301 tariffs on electronics to yarn-forward rules on textiles. Camtom's AI resolves them with 95%+ accuracy.

Automotive & Parts

The automotive industry deals with thousands of tariff lines spanning vehicles, engines, transmissions, electronic components, and aftermarket parts. Correctly classifying under Chapters 84, 85, 87 and others determines whether you pay 2.5% or 25% duty — and whether USMCA origin rules save you millions. Camtom uses AI to classify automotive goods with precision and speed.

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Pharmaceuticals

Pharmaceutical imports involve active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), finished dosage forms, biologics, and medical devices — each with distinct classification rules under Chapters 29, 30, and 90. The difference between a bulk chemical and a pharmaceutical preparation can mean 0% versus 6.5% duty. Camtom navigates INN names, dosage forms, and FDA regulatory classifications to find the optimal HTS code.

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Food & Beverages

Food and beverage imports are among the most classification-intensive categories in the HTS, spanning Chapters 1 through 24 plus processed food in later chapters. A seemingly simple product like a "protein bar" can land in confectionery (Ch. 17), bakery (Ch. 19), or food preparations (Ch. 21) depending on composition. Add tariff-rate quotas, seasonal duties, and FDA requirements, and classification becomes a high-stakes exercise. Camtom resolves these edge cases with AI.

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Electronics

Electronics imports cover everything from semiconductors and printed circuit boards to consumer devices and industrial sensors. With Chapter 85 containing over 600 subheadings and the Information Technology Agreement (ITA) granting duty-free status to many products, the classification challenge is identifying which products qualify for 0% duty and which face Section 301 surcharges. Camtom provides AI-driven classification to optimize duty savings.

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Textiles & Apparel

Textile and apparel classification is notoriously complex — duties range from 0% on raw cotton to 32% on certain synthetic garments, and the classification depends on fiber content, construction method, weight per square meter, and garment design. Chapters 50-63 contain thousands of subheadings with specific unit requirements. Add USMCA yarn-forward rules and the African Growth and Opportunity Act, and you have one of the most intricate areas in trade compliance. Camtom untangles it.

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Chemicals

Chemical imports span from basic inorganic compounds (Ch. 28) to complex organic molecules (Ch. 29), industrial preparations (Ch. 38), and specialty products like paints, adhesives, and cosmetics. Classification requires knowledge of chemical nomenclature, CAS numbers, molecular structure, and purity levels. A misclassified chemical can result in wrong duty rates, missed antidumping duties, and TSCA compliance failures. Camtom maps chemical identity to the correct HTS code.

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Machinery

Industrial machinery classification under Chapters 84 and 85 presents unique challenges: a single production line may contain dozens of machines, each classified separately. The distinction between a machine performing a specific function (specific heading) and a general-purpose machine (residual heading) determines the duty rate. Add the complexity of parts vs. complete machines, knocked-down shipments, and multi-function equipment, and accurate classification becomes essential. Camtom automates this analysis.

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Renewable Energy

The renewable energy sector faces a rapidly evolving tariff landscape. Solar panels are subject to Section 201 safeguard tariffs, wind turbine components cross multiple HTS chapters, and battery storage systems require precise classification to determine duty rates and eligibility for IRA tax credits. With tariffs on Chinese solar cells reaching 50%+, correct classification is not just a compliance exercise — it directly impacts project economics. Camtom navigates this complex terrain.

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Medical Devices

Medical device classification straddles the line between function and technology. A device that measures blood pressure could classify under medical instruments (Ch. 90), electrical apparatus (Ch. 85), or even optical instruments — and the choice determines whether you pay 0% or 6%. With FDA product codes, EU MDR classes, and HTS classifications all overlapping but not identical, importers need precision. Camtom brings AI-powered accuracy to medical device tariff classification.

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Aerospace

Aerospace imports operate in one of the most regulation-intensive sectors: ITAR controls, EAR classification, and HTS Chapter 88 work together to govern the import of aircraft, engines, avionics, and space equipment. The good news is that most civil aircraft and parts enter duty-free under the Civil Aircraft Agreement. The challenge is proving eligibility, classifying dual-use components, and navigating defense trade restrictions. Camtom helps aerospace importers classify with confidence.

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Tariff Classification for Your Industry

Automotive & Parts

Pharmaceuticals

Food & Beverages

Electronics

Textiles & Apparel

Chemicals

Machinery

Renewable Energy

Medical Devices

Aerospace

Classify with confidence using AI

Tariff Classification for Your Industry

Automotive & Parts

Pharmaceuticals

Food & Beverages

Electronics

Textiles & Apparel

Chemicals

Machinery

Renewable Energy

Medical Devices

Aerospace

Classify with confidence using AI