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Food & Beverage HTS Classifier
Importing food or beverage products into the United States? Our AI classifier analyzes your product description to return the correct 10-digit HTS code across HTS Chapters 1–24 (live animals, meat, fish, dairy, vegetables, fruits, grains, food preparations, beverages, and more). The classifier also checks FDA Prior Notice requirements, Section 301 and Section 232 applicability, and AD/CVD coverage for certain agricultural products. Used by importers, customs brokers, and food safety compliance teams.
HTS Chapter 1–24 coverage (all food and beverage categories)
FDA Prior Notice requirement check (7 CFR 1.90)
Section 301 applicability for China-origin food products
Section 232 for metal packaging and containers
AD/CVD order coverage for agricultural products
Country-of-origin labeling requirements
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Classify your food or beverage product →Frequently Asked Questions
How are food products classified under the HTS?
Food and beverage products are classified in HTS Chapters 1–24. Chapter 1 covers live animals; Chapter 2 covers meat products; Chapter 3 covers fish and shellfish; Chapter 4 covers dairy, eggs, and honey; Chapters 5–8 cover hides, wood, and plants; Chapter 9 covers coffee, tea, and spices; Chapters 10–14 cover grains, seeds, and vegetable products; Chapters 15–21 cover food fats/oils, sugar, cocoa, prepared foods, and beverages; Chapter 22 covers alcoholic beverages; Chapters 23–24 cover animal feed and tobacco. The specific HTS code depends on the exact product description, including fat content, processing level, packaging, and intended use.
What are FDA Prior Notice requirements for food imports?
FDA Prior Notice (7 CFR 1.90) requires that any person or entity that imports or offers for import food into the United States must submit prior notice to FDA before the food arrives at the US port of entry. The prior notice must be submitted electronically via the FDA prior notice system and must include: the identity of the food (including the HTS code), the manufacturer, shipper, and importer, the country of origin, and the US port of entry. Failure to submit prior notice can result in refusal of admission. Our classifier flags whether Prior Notice is required for your product type.
Are food products from China subject to Section 301 tariffs?
Yes. Section 301 tariffs apply to food products of Chinese origin across multiple lists. List 1 ($34B, 25%) and List 2 ($16B, 25%) include many processed food products. List 3 ($200B, 25%) and List 4A ($300B, 15%) add additional food categories. List 4B ($300B, 7.5%) covers some less-processed agricultural products. The specific HTS code determines whether your product is covered and at what rate. Our classifier checks Section 301 coverage for your specific 10-digit HTS code.
Are there tariff-rate quotas for dairy or meat products?
Yes. Several agricultural products in HTS Chapters 1–4 are subject to tariff-rate quotas (TRQs). Within the quota quantity, a lower in-quota tariff rate applies; above the quota quantity, a higher out-of-quota tariff rate applies. TRQs exist for dairy products (e.g., certain cheeses, butter, milk powder), beef, pork, and poultry. The classifier will indicate if TRQ provisions apply to your specific HTS code and country of origin. Consult the USDA/FAS tariff-rate quota schedule for current in-quota quantities.
How does country-of-origin labeling apply to food imports?
Country of origin labeling (COOL) is required for beef, pork, lamb, chicken, goat, and fish/shellfish under the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946. Retail packages must label the country of origin. For processed foods, the country of origin is determined by where the final product was processed. Food products that are not covered by mandatory COOL (e.g., processed foods from grains, fruits, or vegetables) still require country of origin information for FDA Prior Notice purposes. Our classifier provides COOL guidance for covered product categories.
Educational estimates only — final classification determined by CBP at time of entry. Tariff rates and program eligibility verified against USITC HTS 2026 and Commerce trade remedy databases. Consult a licensed customs broker for binding classification advice. AI Disclaimer · Terms