Question 1

How do I look up the import duty rate for a product?

Accepted Answer

Enter your HTS code or product description in The Tariff Desk search bar. You'll instantly see the MFN base duty rate plus any Section 301, Section 122, or Section 232 tariffs that stack on top — along with FTA eligibility if you qualify.

Question 2

What is the current tariff rate on goods from China?

Accepted Answer

Chinese-origin goods currently face the MFN base duty rate plus a 10% Section 122 surcharge (effective Feb 24, 2026, after the Supreme Court struck down IEEPA tariffs in *Learning Resources v. Trump*), plus any applicable Section 301 duties (7.5%–25% depending on the product list). Total effective rates typically range from 17.5%–40%.

Question 3

Which Florida ports does The Tariff Desk cover?

Accepted Answer

The Tariff Desk provides trade lane data, drayage estimates, and port stats for all four major Florida ports: Port of Miami, Port Everglades (Fort Lauderdale), Port Tampa Bay, and JAXPORT (Jacksonville).

Question 4

Does USMCA eliminate duties on goods from Mexico and Canada?

Accepted Answer

USMCA-qualifying goods from Mexico and Canada may receive 0% duty rates, but only if they meet the rules of origin. Non-qualifying goods face MFN rates plus the 10% Section 122 surcharge. Use The Tariff Desk origin compare tool to see the exact rate for your HTS code.

Question 5

What is the Merchandise Processing Fee (MPF)?

Accepted Answer

The MPF is a CBP fee of 0.3464% of the customs value, with a minimum of $33.58 and a maximum of $651.50 per entry (FY2026 rates, effective Oct 1, 2025). It applies to most commercial imports and is included in The Tariff Desk landed cost calculator.

Question 6

What is an HTS code?

Accepted Answer

An HTS (Harmonized Tariff Schedule) code is a 10-digit number used by US Customs and Border Protection to classify imported goods. The first 6 digits follow the international Harmonized System (HS) standard; digits 7–10 are US-specific. The HTS code determines the base duty rate (MFN rate) and which additional tariffs — Section 301, Section 232, FTAs — apply to a shipment.

Question 7

How do I calculate import duty on a shipment?

Accepted Answer

Import duty = (customs value) × (effective duty rate). The effective rate is your HTS code's MFN base rate plus any stacking tariffs — Section 301 (7.5%–25% on Chinese goods), Section 122 (10% surcharge on most countries), or Section 232 (steel/aluminum). If your goods qualify under an FTA like USMCA or CAFTA-DR, those additional tariffs may not apply. Add the Merchandise Processing Fee (MPF) and Harbor Maintenance Fee (HMF) to get total landed cost. The Tariff Desk calculates all of this instantly for any HTS code.

Question 8

What is the Section 301 tariff?

Accepted Answer

Section 301 tariffs are additional duties imposed on Chinese-origin goods under the Trade Act of 1974, originally enacted in 2018–2019. Rates range from 7.5% (List 1 goods) to 25% (List 2 and 3 goods), stacking on top of the MFN base duty and any other applicable tariffs. As of 2026, most Section 301 rates remain in effect following USTR review. Use The Tariff Desk China Tariff Tracker to look up the Section 301 rate for any HTS code.

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