Research cases

See the second-pass questions behind HTS and tariff answers

These sanitized examples show how Moya turns vague product facts into candidate HTS paths, tariff signals to verify, and questions to prepare before broker review.

Important: AI output requires professional review
Moya provides AI-assisted research for U.S. import workflows. Results are not a binding CBP ruling, legal advice, customs brokerage advice, or filing instruction. Verify HTS codes, duties, and compliance requirements with a licensed customs broker or official source before relying on them.
lightingCase 1

LED strip light kit from China

A supplier description often says only LED strip light, but the HTS path depends on whether it is a complete lighting kit, a bare circuit strip, or a portable self-powered lamp.

A complete non-portable LED lighting kit can point toward 9405.42.8410, while portable self-powered lighting must be compared against Chapter 85.
For China-origin goods, verify Section 301 and current IEEPA layers against the final HTS code and Chapter 99 data.
wearable electronicsCase 2

Bluetooth fitness tracker from China

Wearables mix communication, measurement, watch-like, battery, and sensor functions, so the supplier code may hide the principal-function question.

If wireless communication is the principal function, the path may point toward 8517.62.0090; measurement-dominant products need comparison with Chapter 90.
China-origin electronics should be checked for Section 301, IEEPA, battery, and radio-compliance signals after classification.
aluminum food packagingCase 3

Aluminum-backed food wrapper from China

A food wrapper may look like paper packaging, but backed aluminum foil facts can move the duty and tariff analysis.

Backed aluminum foil can point toward 7607.20.1000 when aluminum gives the article its essential character.
Verify Section 232 aluminum treatment, derivative aluminum rules, and any China-specific tariff layers.
bagsCase 4

Polyester travel organizer pouch from China

Bag classifications are driven by use and outer-surface material, not only by the word pouch.

Travel, sports, and similar bags with textile outer surface can point toward 4202.92, but packaging or apparel-accessory facts can change the path.
For China-origin travel goods, verify Section 301 and current IEEPA layers after material and use are confirmed.
portable lightingCase 5

Rechargeable LED headlamp from China

A wearable battery-powered lamp can look like a general LED light, but the portable self-powered facts can move the analysis into Chapter 85.

Portable electric lamps designed to function by their own source of energy can point toward 8513.10.4000, with flashlight-style designs compared separately.
For China-origin portable lighting, verify current IEEPA and any Chapter 99 tariff layers after classification.
outdoor gearCase 6

Ultralight tarp shelter from Vietnam

Outdoor product names such as tarp, shelter, tent, and footprint do not settle the HTS path by themselves.

Textile shelters require comparing tent, tarpaulin, camping-good, and accessory paths based on construction and use.
Vietnam-origin goods may avoid China-specific tariff layers, but the final HTS and origin facts still need verification.