How to Check Tariffs Daily

You can monitor tariffs and stay updated on daily changes using several reliable online tools and resources. Here are the most effective methods:

1. Use Dedicated Tariff Trackers

• • PolicyNote Tariff Tracker: Offers real-time monitoring of tariff policies, enforcement dates, affected jurisdictions, and specific rates. It aggregates official documents, provides summaries, and allows filtering by country or product. The built-in AI assistant can answer questions and generate reports, making it especially useful for businesses and professionals needing up-to-date intelligence.
  • Tariff Tracker Apps: Mobile applications like "Tariff Tracker" on Google Play provide daily updates and allow users to track tariffs relevant to their products or supply chains.
  • Project44 Tariff Tracker: Offers an up-to-date overview of recent tariff changes and their impact on global trade, accessible online.

2. Official Government and International Sources

• • Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) of the United States: The USITC maintains the HTS, detailing tariff rates for all imports into the US. The HTS website is updated regularly, although it may have scheduled maintenance periods.
  • USITC DataWeb: Provides official US import and export statistics, including tariff data, in a user-friendly interface.
  • FTA Tariff Tool (U.S. International Trade Administration): Quickly finds tariff rates and rules of origin for products traded with US Free Trade Agreement partners. It shows current and future tariffs by HS code and is updated as agreements change.

3. Global Tariff Data

• • World Trade Organization (WTO) Tariff Analysis Online: Enables detailed, interactive searches of applied and bound tariff rates by country and product, updated as countries report new measures.
  • WTO Tariff Download Facility: Provides downloadable, standardized tariff statistics for quick country-to-country comparisons.

4. News and Industry Monitoring

• • Live Updates from Financial News Outlets: Platforms like Yahoo Finance and CNBC provide live coverage and summaries of major tariff changes, especially during periods of rapid policy shifts.
  • AI-Powered Industry Tools: Companies like Avanade and Enterra Solutions offer AI-driven platforms that track tariff changes in real time, send alerts, and help businesses analyze the impact on supply chains and costs.

Steps to Check Tariffs Daily

1. Identify the product(s) you need to track, using the Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) code for accuracy. See HTS Reference at bottom of this article for more.
2. Choose a tracker or official database (PolicyNote, HTS, WTO Tariff Analysis Online) that matches your needs.
3. Set up alerts or dashboards if available, so you receive notifications of new tariffs or changes.
4. Regularly review updates on your chosen platform, filtering by country, product, or trading partner as needed.
5. Consult news sources for context on major policy shifts or retaliatory measures that might not yet be reflected in official databases.

Summary Table: Key Daily Tariff Tracking Resources

By leveraging these resources, you can efficiently check and monitor tariffs on a daily basis, ensuring you stay ahead of fast-moving trade policy changes.

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HTS Reference: What you might need

If you decide you want to monitor the tariffs using the above resources, you will need to know your Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) codes.

What Are Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) Codes?

Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) codes are numerical codes used to classify every product imported into the United States for customs and tariff purposes. These codes are based on the international Harmonized System (HS) developed by the World Customs Organization, which provides a standardized system for describing and coding traded goods globally.

• Structure:
  • The first six digits are universal HS codes, used by almost all countries.
  • The seventh through tenth digits are unique to the United States and provide further detail for US-specific tariff and statistical purposes.
    
    
• Purpose:
  • HTS codes determine the tariff rates and duties that must be paid on imports.
  • They are also used for trade statistics and to track the movement of goods.

Where to Find a List of HTS Codes

You can access the complete and current list of HTS codes for the United States in several ways:

• Official USITC HTS Website:
  The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) maintains the official Harmonized Tariff Schedule, which is updated regularly. The full searchable schedule is available online at [hts.usitc.gov].
  • The site features an interactive search tool, downloadable data in formats like Excel, CSV, JSON, and PDF, and user guides for assistance.
    
    
• USITC Data Downloads:
  The latest HTS (including all revisions for 2025) can be downloaded in bulk as datasets (CSV, Excel, JSON) from the US government open data portal.
  
  
• Section and Chapter Organization:
  The HTS is organized into 99 chapters under 22 sections, covering everything from raw materials to finished goods.
  
  
• Third-Party Tools:
  Platforms like Descartes Datamyne also provide searchable HTS code lists and additional trade data.

Note:

While the USITC publishes and maintains the HTS, only U.S. Customs and Border Protection can provide legally binding rulings or advice on product classification.