New US regulations on MID Code (Manufacturer Identification Code) and HTS Code requirements

1. Cargo declaration requirements

1. Textiles and clothing goods (declared value $1-$800 USD)

   • Must be reflected on the invoice MID Number(Manufacturer Identification Number).
   • supply 10-digit US HS Code (HTS CODE), note that the HTS CODE here is different from China's HS CODE.

2. Other items (declared value $1-$800 USD)

   • Only required on invoice 10-digit US HS Code (HTS CODE)(Non-China HS CODE).

3. Goods with a declared value exceeding US$$800

   • The procedures remain unchanged and are carried out according to established standards.

Special reminder: When making a waybill, you can directly enter the MID and HTS codes in the product name column and put this information in front of the product name.

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2. MID Code Generation Rules

MID Code (Manufacturer Identification Code) is important information for U.S. Customs declaration. Its generation must strictly follow the following rules:

1. country code

   • Use the two-letter ISO code for the country where the supplier is located. For example:
     • CN: China

2. Company Name

   • Extract the first three letters of the first two "words" in the company name. For example:
     • ABC Company → ABC
     • LS Ayres Company → LSA
     • XYZ International → XYZ
   • If there are no distinct word separations in the company name, take the first six letters.

3. Address Number

   • Extract the largest number from the address (up to four digits). For example:
     • 236 Wendell Ford Blvd → 236
     • 1234 Main Street → 1234

4. City Name

   • Extract the first three letters of a city name. For example:
     • St. Louis → STL
     • London → LON
     • Erlanger → ERL

Example

Assume the manufacturer information is as follows:

• Company Name: ABC Company
• Address: 236 Wendell Ford Blvd, Ste 1304
• City: Erlanger
• Country: United States

Then the generation process of its MID Code is:

• Country code: US
• Company Name: ABC
• Address number: 236
• City Name: ERL

The final generated MID Code is:USABC236ERL

Precautions

• Please ensure that the MID Code is generated accurately according to the above rules, otherwise it may result in the customs document being returned.
• If the address contains multiple numbers, the largest number should be selected.

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3. Importance of HTS Code and How to Find It

HTS Code(Classification code in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States) is one of the core information for customs clearance of goods. Correctly filling in the HTS code can help speed up customs clearance and avoid declaration errors.

How do I find the correct HTS code?

1. access ITC HTS Search Tool.
2. Enter product keywords to search.
3. Select the most matching 10-digit HTS code based on product characteristics.

Note: HTS code is the classification standard for the United States and is different from China's HS CODE, so please do not confuse it.

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IV. Summary and Suggestions

• Fill in the MID and HTS codes accurately: This is key to ensuring smooth customs clearance at US Customs.
• Familiar with the rules to avoid rework: Be sure to generate the MID Code according to the above rules and select the correct HTS code.
• Technical Support: If you have any questions, please feel free to contact our professional team, we will provide you with full support.

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