Decoding HTS Classifications: How a Single Wrong Code Can Trigger Customs Audits and Heavy Fines

A single wrong HTS code can cost a U.S. importer more than the shipment itself is worth — and in 2025 and 2026, the risk of getting caught has never been higher. U.S. Customs and Border Protection completed 200 audits in just the first four months of 2025 — recovering $134 million in duties and […]