HS Code & Compliance Assistant – GTNChina
Module 3 · Tariff Intelligence

Get the Right HS Code. Skip the Penalty.

Describe your product — our engine maps it to China's HS code database and your destination country's tariff schedule, calculates exact duty rates, and flags every compliance risk before your shipment leaves.

5,000+ HS Codes Mapped
42 Countries Covered
$18K Avg Penalty Avoided
GTNChina · HS Code & Compliance Engine
Product Description
Wireless Bluetooth 5.3 earbuds with active noise cancellation, 30hr battery, USB-C charging case — import to United States
Suggested HS Codes
8518.30
Headphones & Earphones
US Duty: 0% · China Export: 0%
97% Match
8543.70
Electrical Apparatus (BT)
US Duty: 3.9% · China Export: 0%
61% Match
✓ FCC Compliant ⚠ Section 301 Tariff ✓ RoHS Met ✗ FDA Review Req.
Live Classification Tool

HS Code & Compliance Lookup

Describe your product in plain English. The engine handles the rest — HS code mapping, duty calculation, and compliance flagging in under 5 seconds.

⚖️ HS Code & Tariff Classification Engine

Covers China export codes · US, EU, UK, AU, ME destination tariffs · 12 compliance frameworks

Live Database
Wireless Earbuds Yoga Mat LED Strip Lights Dietary Supplement Kids Plastic Toy Portable Blender
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Enter a product description and click "Classify" to get your HS codes, duty rates, and compliance flags.

Mapping product to HS code database…

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Wireless Bluetooth Earbuds
Electronics · United States · 3 codes matched
94% Confidence
📊 Total Landed Duty Breakdown
🛡️ Compliance & Certification Flags
Reference Data

Common Import Duty Rates by HS Code

Snapshot of frequently sourced product categories. Rates shown for US market — switch tabs for EU, UK, or AU.

HS Code Product Description China Export Duty US Import Duty Required Certs Risk Level
Compliance Frameworks

Every Regulation. Every Market.

The tool checks against all major compliance frameworks relevant to your product and destination.

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RoHS — Restriction of Hazardous Substances

Limits use of lead, mercury, cadmium, and other hazardous materials in electrical and electronic equipment.

🇪🇺 EU🇬🇧 UK🇯🇵 Japan
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REACH — Chemical Safety Regulation

Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation of Chemicals. Affects products containing SVHCs above 0.1% by weight.

🇪🇺 EU🇬🇧 UK
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FDA Registration & 510(k)

Food, dietary supplements, cosmetics, and medical devices require FDA registration or clearance before US entry.

🇺🇸 USA
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FCC — Radio Frequency Compliance

Any product that emits radio frequency energy (WiFi, Bluetooth, cellular) must be FCC certified for the US market.

🇺🇸 USA
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CE Marking — Conformité Européenne

Mandatory conformity mark for products sold in the European Economic Area. Covers electronics, toys, PPE, and more.

🇪🇺 EU🇬🇧 UKCA
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CPSC & ASTM — Children's Product Safety

Children's products must meet CPSC safety rules and ASTM F963 standards. Requires third-party testing and a Children's Product Certificate (CPC).

🇺🇸 USA🇦🇺 AU
Process

From Description to Declaration in 5 Steps

No customs broker needed for a preliminary classification.

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1

Describe Product

Plain English description — materials, function, end use, components.

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2

HS Code Mapping

Engine cross-references China's 8-digit HS database and destination country tariff schedule.

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3

Duty Calculation

MFN rate, preferential trade agreement rates, anti-dumping duties, and Section 301 tariffs calculated.

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4

Compliance Check

Flags REACH, RoHS, FDA, FCC, CE, CPSC and other regulatory requirements for your market.

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5

Declaration Report

Export a full classification report for your freight forwarder or customs broker.

Why It Matters

The Real Cost of Getting It Wrong

HS code mis-declaration is one of the most common and costly mistakes in international trade. Here's what's at stake.

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Customs Penalties & Fines
Filing an incorrect HS code — even accidentally — can trigger customs penalties in the US, EU, and UK. Authorities treat mis-declaration as potential fraud regardless of intent.
$4,000 – $40,000 per shipment
US CBP: up to 4× the unpaid duty value
EU: 20–50% surcharge on the customs debt
UK HMRC: Civil evasion penalty up to 100% of duty
Potential shipment seizure and destruction
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Delays, Holds & Compliance Failures
Beyond fines, incorrect codes trigger customs holds, port examinations, and compliance failures — destroying lead times, Amazon FBA deadlines, and customer relationships.
14 – 90 day delays possible
FDA detention at port: 14–60 days average
Missing CE marking: EU market entry blocked
Missing FCC cert: US Customs seizure
CPSC violation: full recall liability
Get Protected

Stop Guessing HS Codes. Start Importing Right.

Run a free classification on any product. For full compliance reports, binding rulings coordination, and customs broker liaison — speak with the GTNChina team.

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