FTA tariff tool

FTA Tariff Tool

Check whether a US import may qualify for a reduced or zero duty rate under a free trade agreement. This tool does not replace the HTS or a customs broker; it gives you the correct eligibility path before you claim preference.

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FTA preference quick check

Country of origin

HTS code, if known

The HTS special-rate column confirms whether the agreement has a preferential rate for the exact tariff line.

Do you have supplier origin support?

How FTA duty preference is checked

Preferential tariff treatment is a legal origin claim. The safe workflow is country, HTS line, rule of origin, then documentation.

1Check whether the origin country has a US FTA

Start with the country where the product qualifies as originating, not only the country where it shipped from.

2Find the exact HTS tariff line

The preferential rate is tied to the HTS line and its special-rate treatment.

3Read the product-specific rule of origin

Each agreement can require a tariff shift, regional value content, or other origin test.

4Keep origin support

Do not claim a reduced rate unless you can support the origin claim with supplier records or certification.

Official sources to verify before claiming preference

Source	What to verify	Link
International Trade Administration	Confirms that the US has 14 FTAs with 20 countries and links to agreement resources.	Open source
United States Trade Representative	Lists the countries with comprehensive US free trade agreements in force.	Open source
USITC HTS	Shows the duty rate and special-rate column for the exact tariff line.	Open source

Need the full duty stack?

FTA treatment only answers whether the normal duty rate may be reduced. You may still need to estimate MPF, HMF, freight, bond, broker fees, and other duty layers.

Use the tariff lookup tool

FTA claim guardrail

Do not claim preference only because the seller is located in an FTA country. The goods must qualify as originating under the agreement, and you should keep support in case CBP asks for substantiation.

FTA tariff tool FAQ

Does an FTA country always mean zero duty?

No. The product must meet the agreement rule of origin and the HTS line must have eligible preferential treatment. Shipping from an FTA country is not enough.

Which countries have US free trade agreements?

Official US sources list comprehensive free trade agreements with 20 countries, including Canada, Mexico, Korea, Australia, Singapore, Israel, Chile, and CAFTA-DR partners.

What records do I need to claim FTA preference?

You need records supporting origin qualification, such as supplier certification, bill of materials, production records, or other documentation required by the relevant agreement.