Import research guides

Practical HTS and compliance checks before broker review

These guides are built for small import teams that need a faster second pass before relying on a supplier code, tariff estimate, or product launch assumption.

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.

Have a supplier HS code already?

Use the focused sanity-check workflow before relying on it for US HTS or tariff planning.

Supplier code check
Lighting imports

HTS Code for LED Strip Lights from China

A practical second-pass checklist for LED strip light imports: product facts, HTS candidates, tariff signals, and compliance questions to verify before filing.

Supplier code sanity check

Supplier HS Code vs US HTS Code

Why a supplier-provided HS code is only a starting point for US imports, and what to verify before using it for duty planning.

Shopify duty setup

Shopify Duty Calculator Mismatch: What to Check

A practical checklist for Shopify merchants when checkout duties, carrier DDP labels, or landed-cost estimates do not match.

Children product imports

Importing Baby Products: HTS, CPSC, and GCC Checks

A practical checklist for baby and children product imports where tariff classification and product safety questions both matter.

Pet product imports

HTS Code Checks for Pet Feeders, Fountains, and Cameras

A second-pass checklist for imported pet electronics where plastic housings, motors, pumps, cameras, batteries, adapters, and intended use can affect the HTS path.

Bags and accessories

HTS Code Checks for Bags, Backpacks, and Travel Accessories

A practical second pass for bags and travel goods where outer-surface material, construction, principal use, and included accessories can change the classification path.

Outdoor gear imports

HTS Code Checks for Outdoor Gear, Tents, Packs, and Sleeping Pads

A second-pass research checklist for outdoor gear imports where textile construction, coatings, poles, inflation, kits, and accessories affect the HTS path.

Kitchen and drinkware imports

HTS Code Checks for Drinkware, Food Containers, and Kitchenware

A second-pass checklist for imported drinkware and kitchenware where material, insulation, lid components, food-contact use, and sets can affect tariff and compliance review.

Portable lighting imports

HTS Code Checks for Portable LED Lamps and Headlamps

A second-pass checklist for battery-powered lighting products where portable use, rechargeable batteries, mounting design, and lighting function can change the HTS path.