Customs origin
Document where the product was made or substantially transformed — dispatch country is not enough.
United States
US customs treatment turns on what the product is, where it originates and how it is classified — not simply where it was dispatched.
PRACTICAL STARTING POINTS
What to get right
10-digit HTSUS code
Map product facts to the US tariff classification and record the reasoning behind the choice.
CPSC eFiling
Check whether your products require CPSC certification and make sure the importer and customs broker have the correct certificate data.
Carrier-ready data
Send plain descriptions, origin, value, quantity and classification consistently.
UPDATES
Latest for USA
In force nowUnited States
US 50% tariffs on selected Canadian goods take effect
The United States has begun applying an additional 50% tariff to selected Canadian-origin goods after the temporary three-day postponement ended without a trade agreement.
Effective or current position22 August 2026
Published 22 Aug 2026Checked 22 Aug 2026
Read what it means Action requiredUnited States
New US drone tariffs from 3 September 2026: what UK businesses need to know
New Section 232 measures introduce 25% and 100% tariff categories for covered drones and components, with a conditional 10% cap for qualifying UK products.
Effective or current position3 September 2026
Published 16 Aug 2026Checked 16 Aug 2026
Read what it means In force nowUnited States
US tariffs start with origin and the right 10-digit HTSUS code
A practical guide to customs origin, US tariff classification, low-value treatment and the product data UK sellers should provide before dispatch.
Published 24 Jul 2026Checked 28 Aug 2026
Read what it means Action requiredUnited States
CPSC eFiling is now required for regulated consumer-product imports
From 8 July 2026, importers of regulated products that require certification must submit certificate data electronically when the goods enter the United States.
Effective or current position8 July 2026
Published 8 Jul 2026Checked 16 Aug 2026
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