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HTS Codes and Tariff Classification for Small Importers in 2026: Why Importer of Record Liability Persists Even When You Use a Customs Broker

How the 10-digit Harmonized Tariff Schedule, Chapter 99 add-ons, and Section 301 layers assign legal duty liability to the importer of record—not the broker—and how a prior disclosure under 19 U.S.C. § 1592(c)(4) can cap penalties at interest if you find errors before CBP audits.