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HTS Section XXII

Special Classification Provisions

Section XXII groups 2 HTS chapters covering 4,012 tariff classifications.

2
HTS chapters
4,012
tariff classifications

According to the U.S. International Trade Commission Harmonized Tariff Schedule 2026 Basic Edition, PlainTariff indexes 13,855 Column 1 general-rate tariff lines across 96 chapters as of August 2026. See our methodology for how rates are parsed and when the USITC vintage updates.

Section at a glance

According to PlainTariff's dutiable-only average MFN rates (USITC HTS 2026 Basic Edition), Section XXII ranks #1 of 20 among sections with a measurable dutiable average (highest average = #1).

#1 of 20
among sections by dutiable avg
2
HTS chapters
4,012
tariff classifications

Section averages orient only; duty is set at the individual tariff-line level (USITC HTS 2026 Basic Edition).

A large classification book

With 4,012 classifications across 2 chapters, Section XXII is a broad navigation problem before it is a rate comparison. Use the inventory position to choose a chapter, then narrow to a heading.

Move from section to chapter to heading; the section average is only orientation.

Catalog
4,012
classifications
Route
2 chapters
before the heading

HTS section dispatch

SEC-XXII · Section XXII

DUTY-FREE · RANK-LEAD · BOOK-MEGA · CH-2 · PEAK-FREE

  • DUTY-FREE

    All duty-free

  • RANK-LEAD

    #1 of 20

  • BOOK-MEGA

    4,012 lines

  • CH-2

    2 chapters

  • PEAK-FREE

    Peak 0%

Section XXII vs all HTS sections by classification count

Where this section's tariff-line inventory sits among all 22 HTS sections (schedule breadth, not a virtue ranking)

4,012 3rd of 22 higher than 19 of 22 sections

Sections banded by USITC HTS classification count

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more sections. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count and share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule 2026 Basic Edition · 2026-05-15

MFN rate bands in Section XXII

Exclusive bands across all 2,441 tariff lines in this section (USITC HTS 2026). Rate complex covers non-ad-valorem or unparsed general rates, not a restatement of the chapter-average chart below.

Chapter Title Items With Rates Avg Rate Max Rate

Frequently Asked Questions

What does HTS Section XXII cover? ▼
HTS Section XXII covers Special Classification Provisions. It contains 2 chapters with a total of 4,012 individual tariff classifications.
How many chapters are in Section XXII? ▼
Section XXII contains 2 chapters. Each chapter groups related products with their own headings, subheadings, and tariff lines specifying duty rates.
What is the quickest way to search a large HTS section? ▼
Use the chapter table to narrow the product family first, then open a heading and its tariff lines. The section inventory describes the size of the search space; it does not classify a product by itself.
Where does Section XXII sit among other HTS sections on PlainTariff? ▼
According to PlainTariff's dutiable-only average MFN rates (USITC HTS 2026 Basic Edition), Section XXII ranks #1 of 20 among sections with a measurable dutiable average (highest average = #1). See /methodology#corpus-placement.
How is the Harmonized Tariff Schedule organized? ▼
The HTS is organized into 22 Sections (Roman numerals I–XXII), which contain 99 Chapters. Each Chapter has Headings (4-digit), Subheadings (6-digit), and Tariff Lines (8-10 digit) with specific duty rates. Sections group related product categories together.
Where can I find the duty rate for a specific product? ▼
Click on a chapter in the table above to see all its tariff lines. Each tariff line links to a detail page with the General (MFN), Special (FTA), and Column 2 duty rates. For complex classifications, consult a licensed customs broker.

Nationwide HTS sections with similar tariff profiles

Two peer sets for Section XXII, each excluding this section (the chapter table above stays the within-section path).

Similar HTS line inventory

Nearest other sections by tariff-line count (4,012 here).

Sec XVI 4,225 lines Sec VI 3,493 lines Sec XV 3,042 lines Sec IV 2,012 lines Sec II 1,766 lines Sec I 1,669 lines

Read with Section XXII

Contrast this sheet with nearest avg-rate peers and corpus poles, not a generic guide roster.

Next steps

Drill from this section down to the exact rate for your product.

The section average is a rough guide; actual duty depends on the precise HTS classification and country of origin.

Sources: U.S. International Trade Commission Harmonized Tariff Schedule (2026 Basic Edition) and FAO FAOSTAT Trade: Crops and Livestock. See our methodology for how figures are computed.

Every figure on PlainTariff is rendered directly from federal source data, no number is typed in by an editor. This page draws directly on federal source data, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error.