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HTS Code
8507.60.0020 — lithium-ion batteries for EVs
MFN Duty Rate
3.4% ad valorem
Section 301 (China)
25% additional tariff (List 3 in effect)
Section 301 EV (IRA)
100% additional tariff on Chinese-made EVs and batteries (2024+)
Total Duty Exposure
~28.4% or higher depending on IRA applicability
Tariff and duty rate research
Look up harmonized tariff schedule (HTS) codes, applicable duty rates, and trade agreement preferential rates. Research how tariff classifications apply to specific goods and understand the impact of Section 301, 232, and other special duties.
What is the current US import duty rate for stainless steel kitchen cutlery sets imported from China? Include HTS code, standard rate, and any Section 301 additional duties.
Stainless steel kitchen cutlery from China: HTS code 8215.99.3000 (spoons, ladles, skimmers) or 8215.10.0000 (sets). Standard MFN rate: 0.1¢/piece + 4.5% ad valorem for cutlery sets. Section 301 List 3 additional tariff: 25% (in effect). Total applicable rate: approximately 29.5% + per-piece duties. USTR exclusion status: no active exclusions for this category as of Q1 2025. Country of origin documentation requirement: Form CBP 3461 plus commercial invoice showing Chinese origin for proper duty assessment.
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HTS Code
8215.10.0000 — sets of kitchen implements
MFN Rate
0.1¢/piece + 4.5% ad valorem
Section 301 (List 3)
+25% additional tariff
Total Applicable
~29.5% + per-piece duties
Active Exclusions
None as of Q1 2025
Sanctions and restricted party screening
Screen importers, exporters, shipping companies, and consignees against OFAC SDN lists, EU sanctions, UN Security Council designations, and other restricted party lists.
Screen the following parties in a shipping manifest: consignee Goldstar Electronics Ltd (Hong Kong), shipper Shenzhen Precision Manufacturing Co, and notifying party Orient Capital Group.
Screening results: Goldstar Electronics Ltd (HK): OFAC SDN — No match. BIS Entity List — No match. HKSAR Office-related screenings: No alerts. Shenzhen Precision Manufacturing Co: OFAC — No match. BIS Entity List — 1 potential match (Shenzhen Precision Instruments Co, Ltd) — different legal name but recommend manual verification given similarity. Orient Capital Group: All lists clear. Recommendation: Secondary review warranted for shipper BIS Entity List near-match. Request additional documentation confirming full legal entity name.
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EntityRoleOfac
Goldstar Electronics LtdConsigneeClear
Shenzhen Precision ManufacturingShipperClear
Orient Capital GroupNotify partyClear
1 requires manual verification before admitting shipment
Trade agreement and preferential rate research
Research rules of origin, certificate of origin requirements, and preferential duty rates under USMCA, CAFTA, bilateral FTAs, and GSP programs for specific goods.
What are the rules of origin requirements for automotive parts to qualify for USMCA preferential tariff treatment? Specifically for a wiring harness assembled in Mexico.
USMCA rules of origin for automotive wiring harnesses (HTS 8544): Regional Value Content requirement: 75% RVC under USMCA for auto parts (increased from 62.5% under NAFTA). Labor value content: minimum 40% of the RVC must come from workers earning at least $16/hour. Country of origin for wires: individual copper wire content sourced from non-USMCA countries is acceptable if the wiring harness itself undergoes sufficient transformation. Required documentation: USMCA certification of origin — importer, exporter, or producer may certify. CBP Form 434 or equivalent statement on commercial invoice. Record retention: 5 years.
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RVC Requirement
75% Regional Value Content (up from 62.5% under NAFTA)
Labor Value Content
Min 40% from workers at $16+/hour (USMCA auto-specific)
Non-USMCA Inputs
Chinese wire acceptable if wiring harness undergoes sufficient CTH in Mexico
Documentation
USMCA certification of origin · CBP Form 434 or commercial invoice statement
Record Retention
5 years required for all USMCA certifications
Prohibited and restricted goods research
Research CBP prohibited and restricted commodity lists, FDA and USDA import requirements, and agency-specific regulations governing the importation of specific goods.
What are the import requirements for commercial shipments of fresh avocados from Mexico into the United States? Include USDA APHIS requirements, inspection protocols, and any seasonal restrictions.
US import requirements for Mexican fresh avocados: USDA APHIS: Avocados from Mexico approved for import under the USDA-APHIS Systems Approach program. Requirements: grown in approved orchards, inspected by Mexican SENASICA officials trained by APHIS, federal phytosanitary certificate. Entry ports: approved at all major ports. Inspection: USDA PPQ officers may inspect shipments — approximately 2% inspection rate for compliant Mexican avocado shipments. Restricted: Hass avocado leaves and stems require separate treatment. California restriction history: the California avocado ban for Mexican product was lifted in 1997 — no current state-level restrictions. Documentation: phytosanitary certificate + commercial invoice + CBP entry.
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APHIS Program
Systems Approach — approved orchards + SENASICA inspection required
Phytosanitary Certificate
Required — issued by SENASICA, Mexico
Inspection Rate
~2% of compliant shipments inspected by USDA PPQ
Restrictions
Leaves and stems require separate treatment protocol
State Restrictions
California ban lifted 1997 — no current state-level restrictions
International shipment tracking
Track international parcels and freight shipments across 345+ carriers. Verify declared transit routes, identify unusual routing patterns, and confirm delivery status for ongoing enforcement actions.
Track shipment DHL tracking number 1234567890 and show the full routing history including all intermediate transit points and customs clearance events.
DHL shipment 1234567890 routing: Origin: Frankfurt, Germany — Departed April 1 14:23 local. Transit: DHL Leipzig Hub — April 1 19:47. In transit to USA. Customs event: Cincinnati DHL Hub CBP pre-clearance submitted April 2 06:15 EDT. DHL Cincinnati: April 2 08:22 — CBP hold placed. CBP Release: April 2 14:47. Out for delivery: April 3 09:15. Current status: Out for delivery, estimated delivery by 20:00 today.
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Apr 1 14:23
Departed Frankfurt · DHL origin gateway
Apr 1 19:47
Leipzig DHL Hub · sorted and loaded
Apr 2 06:15
CBP pre-clearance submitted · Cincinnati
Apr 2 08:22
CBP hold placed · targeted examination
Apr 2 14:47
CBP released · out for delivery Apr 3
Customs officer career development
Research CBP career pathways, salary grades, duty station assignments, and required qualifications for customs officer and import specialist positions.
What is the hiring process and salary range for CBP Officers (CBPO), and how does the GS pay scale apply to customs positions?
CBP Officer (CBPO) career facts: Entry level: GS-5 or GS-7 depending on education, starting $37,696–$54,576 plus Law Enforcement Availability Pay (LEAP) of 25%. With LEAP: effective starting salary $47,120–$68,220. Progression: GS-9 ($59,000), GS-11 ($78,000), GS-12 ($93,000), GS-13 ($111,000) typically over 8–12 years. Requirements: US citizenship, polygraph, TS/SCI clearance eligibility, physical fitness test, medical exam. Hiring pathway: USAJobs announcement, written test, structured interview, background investigation (12–18 months). Duty station assignments determined by CBP operational needs. Port of entry assignments include airports, land ports, and seaports.
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GradeBase salary+25% leap
GS-5 (entry)$37,696$47,120
GS-7 (entry)$46,696$58,370
GS-9$57,118$71,398
GS-12$89,128$111,410
LEAP = Law Enforcement Availability Pay · added to all CBPO positions
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HTS code and duty lookup
What is the HTS code and current import duty rate for commercial drone aircraft under 25kg from China? Include standard MFN rate, any Section 301 additional duties, and whether any exclusions are active.
Screen shipping parties
Screen these parties against OFAC SDN, EU, and BIS Entity Lists: Beijing Technology Export Corp, Rosatom subsidiary name "Atomstroyexport," and Dubai-registered Falcon Trading LLC.
USMCA rules of origin
What documentation is required to claim USMCA preferential rates for a shipment of automotive seat assemblies manufactured in Mexico? Explain RVC calculation, labor value content, and certification requirements.
Prohibited goods research
What are the current CBP prohibited and restricted categories for imports into the United States? List each agency's jurisdiction and the documentation required for restricted items.
Track international shipment
Track FedEx international priority shipment tracking number XX0000000000 and show the complete routing including all customs clearance checkpoints and any holds or delays.
Agricultural import requirements
What are the USDA APHIS requirements for importing fresh cut flowers from Colombia into the United States? Include phytosanitary certificate requirements, permitted ports, and inspection protocols.
Section 301 tariff research
What products are currently subject to Section 301 tariffs on Chinese imports, and what are the current additional duty rates for each List? Have any exclusions been renewed for 2025?
CBP job search
Find Customs and Border Protection Officer (CBPO) and CBP Import Specialist positions currently open on USAJobs. Show GS grade, location, and application deadline.
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Compliance ScreeningAML, sanctions, PEP & due diligence investigations
Package TrackerTrack parcels across 345+ carriers
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Import shipment review
Complete a systematic review of an incoming shipment's documentation, parties, and classification.
Trade agreement verification
Verify a claim of preferential treatment under a free trade agreement.
Prohibited goods identification
Quickly research import requirements and prohibited status for an unfamiliar category of goods.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can AI help customs officers look up HTS tariff codes and duty rates?
Deep Research synthesizes tariff schedule information including HTS codes, standard MFN duty rates, and special duty programs like Section 301, Section 232, and antidumping/countervailing duties. For official enforcement purposes, always verify against the current USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule, which is the authoritative source.
How does AI-powered sanctions screening work for customs use cases?
Compliance Screening checks entity names against OFAC SDN, EU Consolidated List, UN Security Council designations, BIS Entity List, and other international watchlists simultaneously. It returns match confidence scores and flags near-matches for manual review, which is valuable for screening the multiple parties named in a single shipping manifest.
Can AI research rules of origin for free trade agreement claims?
Deep Research provides detailed rules of origin requirements for USMCA, CAFTA-DR, US-Korea FTA, GSP, and other trade preference programs. This includes RVC calculation methods, product-specific rules, certification requirements, and documentation standards — helping officers quickly assess whether a preferential claim has proper support.
How can package tracking help customs work?
Package Tracker shows complete routing history for international shipments across 345+ carriers, including all intermediate transit points and customs events. Unusual routing — a shipment declared as direct but showing intermediate stops in sanctioned territory, for example — is an indicator that can inform more thorough examination.
What is the CBP Officer career path and salary progression?
Job Search aggregates CBP Officer and Import Specialist postings from USAJobs and provides salary data including GS grade levels and Law Enforcement Availability Pay (LEAP). Deep Research can provide more detailed information on CBP career development, required training, and advancement timelines.
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