How customs brokers can monitor tariff changes for every client
Short answer
Keep one list per client: each imported product's HTS code, country of origin and yearly customs value. Check the whole book against every new HTS revision, Section 301 change and Federal Register tariff notice once, then route each change to the clients whose codes it touches. A monthly note per client with the estimated duty on their basket now versus a month ago shows which changes cost them money and starts the conversation about classification, origin or exclusions.
- Export each client's products with HTS code, origin and yearly value.
- Group them in client folders and keep notes (SKU, supplier) next to each code.
- Check every new HTS revision and Federal Register tariff notice against all folders at once.
- Send each client the changes for their codes with the old rate, new rate, effective date and source.
- Once a month, send each client their duty-exposure summary under your firm's name.
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One line per product (Dutyfinch Watch format)
#Acme 6109.10.00 VN $90000 Cotton T-shirts
#Acme 8516.60.40 CN $40000 Air fryers
#Birch 9503.00.00 CN $25000 ToysGood to know
Estimates use the HTS general rate plus Section 301 for China; Section 232, IEEPA, AD/CVD and fees are separate.
Information only, not customs, legal or tax advice; confirm with a licensed customs broker.
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