Platform Function

    Tariff Check

    Look up duty rates, Section 301/232 add-ons, and trade agreement preferences.

    Tariffs
    HTS
    Import
    Section 301
    AD/CVD

    What is this feature?

    Tariff Check returns the full duty picture for an HTS code: MFN rate, Section 301/232 surcharges, AD/CVD orders, FTA preferences, and quota status — for any country pairing.

    When should I use it?

    • • Pricing a new import or quoting landed cost
    • • Evaluating sourcing alternatives across countries
    • • Confirming whether a USMCA/FTA preference applies
    • • Checking for active anti-dumping or countervailing duty orders

    Step-by-step in BITE

    1. 1

      Open Tariff Check

      From the BITE sidebar, select Tariff Check (or Check Tariffs).

    2. 2

      Enter HTS code & origin

      Provide the 10-digit HTS, country of origin, and destination.

    3. 3

      Review the rate stack

      BITE shows base duty, Section 301/232, AD/CVD, and any applicable preferential rates.

    4. 4

      Compare scenarios

      Toggle countries of origin to see total landed duty differences.

    5. 5

      Export the report

      Save or share the duty calculation for procurement and finance.

    What results mean

    • • Total ad valorem rate combining MFN, 301, 232, and other duties
    • • Active AD/CVD case numbers and rates if applicable
    • • FTA eligibility and preferential rate when origin qualifies
    • • Effective dates so you can plan around tariff changes

    Common issues & FAQs

    Why is my Section 301 rate higher than expected?

    Section 301 surcharges apply on top of MFN — BITE shows the stacked total. Check the HTS exclusion list for relief.

    How do I claim an FTA preference?

    BITE indicates eligibility; you still need a valid certificate of origin and qualifying rules-of-origin documentation.

    Are rates real-time?

    Yes — BITE syncs with USITC, USTR, and Federal Register publications.

    Related Compliance Concepts

    Tariffs & HTS Classification

    How tariff rates are structured

    Import Compliance

    Where tariff check fits in the import workflow

    Classify

    Get the HTS code you need first

    Reduce Duty Overpayments

    Recover margin from misclassifications

    Monitor Tariff & HTS Changes

    Tariff checks are point-in-time. Get alerts when rates, HTS classifications, trade remedies, ADD/CVD measures, or preferential eligibility change.

    Videos & tutorials

    • • Checking Tariffs in BITE (coming soon)
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