10.24.07
How do I figure out the tariffs on my product?
This used to be a complicated task, but for most products it is now simpler. Most logistics providers should be able to provide you with the information using their websites or databases.
If you want to do it yourself, the first task is to find the Harmonized Tariff Schedule number for your product (also known in the US as the “Schedule B” number. The best link is from the US government website Export.gov (http://www.export.gov/logistics/exp_logistics_schedule_b.asp). The process may take some word association but you should be able to find the number.
Second, you need to find the desintation country tariff schedule (see: http://www.export.gov/logistics/exp_001015.asp). In that schedule, you may need to drill down further than the HST number as each country puts specific products in different categories. That should give you the specific amount plus an indication if there are other taxes (like VAT) or quotas that might apply to the product. But remember, the destination country will have the final say on the classification.
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