# customs tariff database

*Last updated: 2026-06-22*

> When preparing an import declaration, a customs broker's first step is querying a customs tariff database – an electronic reference tool that consolidates tariff numbers, applicable duty rates, rules of origin, quotas, and trade policy measures in a searchable structure.

When preparing an import declaration, a customs broker's first step is querying a customs tariff database – an electronic reference tool that consolidates tariff numbers, applicable duty rates, rules of origin, quotas, and trade policy measures in a searchable structure. In the EU, TARIC (Integrated Tariff of the European Union) is the primary official source, linking the Combined Nomenclature with all EU-wide customs measures; in the US, the HTS (Harmonized Tariff Schedule) serves a comparable function. Many official databases also incorporate binding tariff information rulings, explanatory notes, and current sanctions lists. These public portals differ from commercial compliance platforms, which build on the same underlying data but layer on classification automation, ERP integration, and regulatory update alerts.

**Source:** [https://ec.europa.eu/taxation_customs/dds2/taric/taric_consultation.jsp](https://ec.europa.eu/taxation_customs/dds2/taric/taric_consultation.jsp)

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
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| Term | customs tariff database |
| Language | EN |
| Word count | 117 |
| Last updated | 2026-06-22 |
| Source | https://ec.europa.eu/taxation_customs/dds2/taric/taric_consultation.jsp |

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