HTS Code Classification: Why Getting It Wrong Costs More Than You Think

Most brands importing into the US don’t think much about their HTS codes. They trust their customs broker to handle it. The goods arrive, duties get paid, and life goes on. Until it doesn’t.

Here’s what most people don’t know: US Customs can audit your entries up to five years after import. And when they do, if they find errors, you’re the one on the hook — not your broker.

We sat down with Graham Anderson from Importal to talk about what brands get wrong with HTS classification and why it matters more than ever in 2026.

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