Every product with a tariff code, and the reason for it
Since 1 July 2026 the EU charges a €3 duty per item line on low-value B2C parcels, and since 1 November 2026 those declarations must carry product identifiers. In the US, postal entries now list 10-digit HTSUS codes. Tariff Ready classifies your catalog and gives you one file with codes, origin and customs descriptions, mapped to your shop's or shipping app's fields.
Updated
- 6-digit HS code plus the 8-digit EU and 10-digit US codes for every SKU, each with a short written reason you can check
- Country of origin and a customs-grade description per product, plus product identifier columns: your SKU, the manufacturer's code, and a GTIN where you have one
- Flags products that may need a licence, a broker or formal entry, such as food, cosmetics, batteries, plants or animal products
Vague customs data now costs money on every parcel
For years a small shop could ship low-value parcels with a generic description and a rough tariff code, because the EU did not charge duty below €150 and the US exempted most shipments below $800. That has changed. Since 1 July 2026 the EU adds a flat €3 duty for each distinct item line in a low-value B2C parcel, and since 24 July 2026 US postal shipments go through an informal entry that lists the full 10-digit tariff classification and country of origin of each item.
That makes the tariff code matter twice: it decides the duty, and in the EU it decides how many €3 charges a mixed order collects. Inconsistent codes on similar products, a missing country of origin or a description like gift or clothing can mean parcels held, returned or charged more than needed.
Most shops have hundreds of products and nobody who has read a tariff schedule. Tariff Ready classifies once, writes down why, and hands you a file for the tools you already ship with.
- Evri (24 June 2026): from 1 July 2026 a €3 customs duty applies per item or tariff line, not per parcel, to goods valued at €150 or less sent into the EU; three items with three different HS codes cost €9, three of the same item with one code cost €3. Source: evri.com
- Linnworks (article modified 16 September 2026): most carriers need an 8-digit HS code, an ISO 2-letter country of origin, a description and the item value for EU-bound shipments, and product identifiers became mandatory on B2C customs declarations into the EU from 1 November 2026. Source: help.linnworks.com
- European Commission, Access2Markets (30 June 2026): the €3 applies per declaration line to B2C distance sales in consignments of €150 or less, whatever the VAT regime (IOSS, Special Arrangements or standard import VAT), from 1 July 2026 to 1 July 2028; product identifiers must be declared from 1 November 2026. Source: trade.ec.europa.eu
- A US CBP rule published on 24 June 2026 suspends the $800 de minimis exemption for mail and creates a postal informal entry for mail shipments of $2,500 or less, which lists each item's description, country of origin, all applicable 10-digit HTSUS classifications and value; it took effect on 24 July 2026. Source: govinfo.gov
Without it
- Doing it yourself: The EU, UK and US publish their tariff schedules free online. It works, but careful classification takes minutes per…
- Classification software: Tools such as Zonos Classify offer bulk catalog classification through a dashboard or API, usually as part of a wider…
- A customs broker: The right choice for regulated goods, high-value shipments or when you need a binding ruling. Brokers usually price…
With Tariff Ready
- 6-digit HS code plus the 8-digit EU and 10-digit US codes for every SKU, each with a short written reason you can check
- Country of origin and a customs-grade description per product, plus product identifier columns: your SKU, the manufacturer's code, and a GTIN where you have one
- Flags products that may need a licence, a broker or formal entry, such as food, cosmetics, batteries, plants or animal products
- HS, EU and US codes per SKU
- Written reason for each code
How it works
- 1
Request service
Tell us where you sell, where you ship and roughly how many products you have. Send a product export from your shop or a spreadsheet. Work starts within 2 business days.
- 2
Scope confirmed by email
We confirm by email how many SKUs count, which plan fits and what product data we will need, before you pay.
- 3
We classify the catalog
Each product gets codes, origin, description and identifier. Where the product data is not enough (material, how it is made, where it is made) we send you a short list of questions instead of guessing.
- 4
You import one file
You receive a CSV mapped to the customs fields of your shop or shipping app, plus a report of which products may need a broker or formal entry.
Features
HS, EU and US codes per SKU
The 6-digit HS code shared by most countries, the 8-digit EU Combined Nomenclature code carriers ask for, and the 10-digit US HTSUS code. UK commodity codes on request.
Written reason for each code
One or two lines per product saying which heading applies and why, so your team or a broker can check it quickly.
Country of origin
Where the goods were made, not where they ship from, as an ISO 2-letter code. Products with unclear origin are listed so you can confirm with your supplier.
Customs-grade descriptions
Short, specific descriptions such as women's knitted cotton sweater instead of clothing, written to match the code.
Product identifiers
Your own SKU as the merchant identifier, the manufacturer's or supplier's product code, and a GTIN, EAN or UPC where one exists, in separate columns for EU declarations.
Tariff line check
Shows where near-identical products ended up with different codes, which in the EU can turn one €3 charge into several on a mixed order.
Restricted goods flags
Marks products that may need a licence, an agency check or formal entry, such as food, cosmetics, batteries, plants or medicines, so you ask a broker first.
Import-ready file
A CSV laid out for your platform's product or customs fields, with a plain spreadsheet version for anything else.
A look inside
What you get: the working view and the delivery report.
Illustration of the layout, built from this page's own feature list. It shows no real results.
Who it's for
UK shops selling to EU consumers
Every EU consumer parcel of €150 or less now pays €3 per item line and needs product identifiers. Your whole catalog gets consistent codes and descriptions in one go.
US, Canadian and other non-EU brands with EU customers
Most carriers ask for 8-digit codes on EU parcels. You stop guessing per order.
Sellers mailing goods to the US
Postal shipments to the US now go through an entry with 10-digit HTSUS codes and country of origin. Your products have both on file.
Marketplace and handmade sellers
You list on Etsy, eBay or your own shop with hundreds of one-off products. We classify by product type so new listings fit an existing code.
Works with
- Shopify product export and customs fields
- WooCommerce product CSV
- ShipStation product customs fields
- eBay and Etsy listing exports
- Royal Mail Click & Drop and other carrier customs fields
- EU Combined Nomenclature (8-digit) and HS (6-digit) codes
- US HTSUS (10-digit) codes
- GTIN, EAN and UPC product identifiers
- CSV and Excel
Pricing
One-time prices, paid once after we confirm the scope by email. A SKU is one product or variant that needs its own code; variants that differ only by size or colour count once. Prices cover classification and the import file; we do not calculate or pay duties or VAT. The codes are our proposal with written reasons; the importer or declarant stays responsible for what is declared. Founding customer pricing applies to early-access orders.
Orders are subject to the Tariff Ready terms.
Up to 100 SKUs
$49 one-time
Small shops and makers
- HS, EU and US codes with reasons
- Country of origin and descriptions
- Product identifier columns
- Restricted goods flags
- Import file for one platform
- Delivered within 2 business days
Up to 500 SKUs
$149 one-time
Growing shops with a full catalog
- Everything in Up to 100 SKUs
- Tariff line consistency check
- Import files for up to 2 platforms
- First 100 SKUs within 2 business days, the rest within 5
- One update for new products within 60 days
Up to 2,000 SKUs
$390 one-time
Large catalogs and multi-brand stores
- Everything in Up to 500 SKUs
- UK commodity codes included
- Delivered in batches, complete within 10 business days
- Two updates for new products within 90 days
- Extra SKUs at $15 per 100
Compared with the alternatives
- Doing it yourself
- The EU, UK and US publish their tariff schedules free online. It works, but careful classification takes minutes per product type and is hard to keep consistent across a large catalog.
- Classification software
- Tools such as Zonos Classify offer bulk catalog classification through a dashboard or API, usually as part of a wider cross-border platform with its own pricing. A good fit for high-volume stores that want classification built into checkout.
- A customs broker
- The right choice for regulated goods, high-value shipments or when you need a binding ruling. Brokers usually price per job or per classification; Tariff Ready flags the products where you should talk to one.
- Codes suggested by your shop or shipping app
- Some platforms suggest a code from the product title. Useful as a starting point; check them, because the title rarely states material and construction, which often decide the code.
Your first week
We confirm the scope by email first, so you know the plan and the data we need before you decide.
- Day 1: you send the request and a product export or spreadsheet.
- Day 1–2: we confirm the SKU count, the plan and the product data we need.
- Day 2–3: you pay for your plan and answer the open questions; we classify the catalog.
- Day 5: catalogs up to 500 SKUs are delivered as an import file with the flags report.
Security and data
- We only need product data: titles, descriptions, materials, supplier country and SKUs. No customer or order data.
- Files are exchanged over HTTPS and used only to classify your products.
- You own the delivered file; nothing needs to stay connected to us.
- Your product files are deleted when the update window of your plan ends, or sooner on request.
Questions
Is this customs or legal advice?
No. Tariff Ready is a classification and data service: we propose codes with our reasoning. The importer or declarant is responsible for the declaration. For certainty on a product, ask a licensed customs broker or apply for a binding ruling from the customs authority.
What exactly is the EU €3 duty charged on?
On each item in a B2C consignment of €150 or less sent into the EU, where the European Commission defines an item as goods sharing the same tariff classification, description and, where applicable, origin. In practice it is charged per declaration line, not per parcel or per unit, and it applies whatever the VAT regime: IOSS, Special Arrangements or standard import VAT.
Why do you need the material and where it is made?
Tariff codes often depend on what a product is made of and how it is made, and duty depends on the country of origin. When your listing does not say, we ask rather than guess.
Do you calculate duty and VAT?
No. We give you the codes and origin that duty is calculated from. Your carrier, marketplace or broker calculates and collects duties and taxes.
What happens when I add new products?
The 500 and 2,000 SKU plans include updates for new products within 60 or 90 days. After that, new batches are priced like a new order.
Can you also put the codes on my commercial invoice or CN23?
The codes, origin and descriptions go into your shop or shipping app, which prints them on the customs documents it already generates. We do not issue customs documents ourselves.
Classify the catalog once, ship every parcel with a consistent, reasoned code
HS, EU and US codes, origin and descriptions for your whole catalog, with the scope confirmed before you pay. From $49 for 100 SKUs, paid once.
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