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Stop getting blindsided by duty rate changes

DutyDesk monitors 29,000+ HTS codes from official government sources and alerts you the moment tariff rates change on your products.

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29,000+

HTS codes monitored

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Official gov. sources

6 hrs

Max alert latency

100%

Source-backed data

The problem

Tariff rules change. Official sources are scattered. You find out too late.

A supplier quotes you a price. You calculate margins. You submit a PO. Then Section 301 rates shift and your landed cost jumps 10%.

Small importers and sourcing teams lose thousands to rate changes they never saw coming — because tracking official notices across Federal Register, CBP, and USTR is a full-time job.

Add your products once

Enter an HTS code, country of origin, and product value. DutyDesk does the rest.

Get alerted immediately

We poll official sources every 6 hours and notify you the moment a relevant rule changes.

Recalculate instantly

Open the landed cost calculator with your updated rates — no spreadsheet required.

See the original source

Every alert links to the exact Federal Register notice or CBP ruling. No second-guessing.

Everything a small importer needs

Built for sourcing teams, freight forwarders, and e-commerce sellers who can't afford to get blindsided by a rate change.

Landed Cost Calculator

CIF value, base duty, Section 301, AD/CVD — full rate breakdown in seconds.

Duty Rate Alerts

Automatic email alerts the moment duty rates change on your watched products.

Source-Backed Feed

Every change links directly to the Federal Register notice, CBP ruling, or USTR document.

Exposure Dashboard

See your whole portfolio's duty exposure at a glance. Spot critical changes across all products.

Data sourced exclusively from official U.S. government sources

Federal Register

Daily tariff notices

U.S. CBP

Customs & Border Protection

USTR

Section 301 tariffs

USITC HTSUS

Harmonized Tariff Schedule

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Common questions

HTS codes, landed cost, and how DutyDesk works

What is DutyDesk?+

DutyDesk is a web-based import duty tracking tool for small U.S. importers, sourcing teams, and freight forwarders. It monitors 29,000+ HTS codes from official government sources — Federal Register, CBP, and USTR — and sends alerts when tariff rates change on your watched products.

What is an HTS code?+

An HTS (Harmonized Tariff Schedule) code is a 10-digit classification number assigned to every imported product entering the United States. The first 6 digits follow the international Harmonized System; the last 4 digits are U.S.-specific. The HTS code determines the base duty rate, any Section 301 additional tariffs, and antidumping/countervailing duties that apply to your shipment.

How do I calculate landed cost for an imported product?+

Landed cost = product cost + freight + insurance + customs duties. Customs duties include: (1) base duty rate from the HTSUS applied to the CIF value, (2) Section 301 additional tariffs if the product originates from China, (3) antidumping (AD) or countervailing duties (CVD) if applicable. DutyDesk's landed cost calculator handles all three duty layers automatically once you enter your HTS code and country of origin.

What are Section 301 tariffs?+

Section 301 tariffs are additional import duties imposed by the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) on products from China under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974. They are levied on top of the standard base duty rate. Current Section 301 rates range from 7.5% to 145% depending on the product list and HTS code. DutyDesk monitors USTR Section 301 notices and alerts you when rates change on your products.

How often do U.S. tariff rates change?+

Tariff rates can change at any time. The U.S. Federal Register publishes new tariff rules, exclusion notices, and rate modifications multiple times per week. Section 301 rates have changed dozens of times since 2018. DutyDesk polls official government sources every 6 hours to catch rate changes as quickly as possible.

What is the difference between base duty and Section 301 additional duty?+

Base duty (also called MFN or Column 1 rate) is the standard tariff rate for your HTS code that applies to all WTO member countries. Section 301 additional duty is an extra tariff that only applies to products originating from China, layered on top of the base rate. For example, a product might have a 5% base duty plus a 25% Section 301 duty, for a total effective rate of 30%.

Is DutyDesk free to use?+

Yes. DutyDesk has a permanent free plan that includes 3 product watchlist slots, 20 landed cost calculations per month, full HTS code search, and access to the live tariff change feed. No credit card required to sign up.

Does DutyDesk provide official customs advice?+

No. DutyDesk provides estimates based on publicly available government data from the Federal Register, CBP, and USTR. All calculations are estimates only and should not be relied upon as legal advice, customs brokerage advice, or formal classification guidance. Always confirm duty rates with a licensed U.S. customs broker before filing an entry.

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