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intimewithmusic · ‎05-09-2025

Hi Folks,

I came across what looks to be an updated government service.

Maybe this will be of help to some of you. Here's a sample and the link is below.

https://www.tariffinder.ca/en/getStarted

itolduandso · ‎05-09-2025

The tariffinder website is good if you want to see the Tariff rate, there are there if clicking on details, shows tariff rate.

But I find https://tools.chitchats.com/ easier to use because it allows me to skip the multiple menus, the Chitchats tool is more intelligent by showing (mostly) the right HS Code.

This is same database as Tariffinder but it allows me to skip country, it's preselected for US:
https://www.goglobalpost.com/hs-code-lookup-tool/

And I am using formulas for lookup so this US site is good because it allows me to put the searched expression directly in the URL, so I can generate from Airtable or I can use ChatGPT to fetch the code based on the URL. It also allows me to search the other way, if I have an HS Code and I want to verify it myself, I click the URL wil the the HS Code at the end .. shows directly the ruling.

https://hts.usitc.gov/search?query=handbag

https://rulings.cbp.gov/search?term=3926.90.3300

intimewithmusic · ‎05-09-2025

I agree. Clicking on those "more info" or "i" links does open doors for sure. I will check out the links you provide.

One thing some people don't know about HS codes is that they can change and sometimes they are not the same for all countries when subcategorizing. Thanks to the US Administration we're going to have to be more specific with codes longer than 6 digits. I'm guilty of repeating codes because I tend to sell the same things over and over.

Here is some interesting info for others who tend to regenerate HS codes all of the time.

"Harmonized System (HS) codes are developed by the World Customs Organization (WCO). They identify product categories and products with a standardized 2 to 6 digit nomenclature.
The first 2 digits of the code indicate the product category. The next 4 to 6 digits indicate the subcategories the product fits into. These codes can be changed every 5 years by the WCO.
Countries can add digits to identify products even more specifically, taking the code up to 10 digits. These additional country-specific codes can be changed at any time by the country using them. The 8 or 10 digit HS code used by a country is called a “tariff line”.
Enter a 2 to 6 digit code to identify the product. If you don’t know the HS code, you can use keywords to find it, or visit wcoomd.org.

sapphyres-designer-jewellery · ‎05-09-2025

You know I was thinking about the tariffs and this new type 11 informal entry that might replace all our de minimis shipments (I realize it exists now on shipments between 800 and 2500).

I was thinking if it was just that 10% tariff that applies worldwide I could just raise prices to continue using services like Chit Chats, but it seems like Type 11 has tariffs, duty, taxes, etc, etc, etc, which might come close to half or more of the cost of your item.

Looks like the way things are going I will be shipping with Canada Post before long, plus I don't think the cross border shippers will survive if Section 321 goes away.

C.

intimewithmusic · ‎05-09-2025

In eBays recent Strike Update they suggest removing the option to use Canada Post from your listings during the strike. If you're using Business Policies all it requires is to copy the shipping policy and keep the same name.

In the duplicate edit out Canada Post services leaving in UPS/Fedex etc. Rename the original adding a character or keyword like "PreStrike" and save it. The keyword prevents your listings from using the original policy but keeps is "parked" in your Shipping Policy list.

After the strike restore the original policy with the CP services (deleting the keyword) and delete the temporary duplicate ( or save it for the next strike... LOL)

sapphyres-designer-jewellery · ‎05-09-2025

@intimewithmusic wrote:
In eBays recent Strike Update they suggest removing the option to use Canada Post from your listings during the strike. If you're using Business Policies all it requires is to copy the shipping policy and keep the same name.
In the duplicate edit out Canada Post services leaving in UPS/Fedex etc. Rename the original adding a character or keyword like "PreStrike" and save it. The keyword prevents your listings from using the original policy but keeps is "parked" in your Shipping Policy list.
After the strike restore the original policy with the CP services (deleting the keyword) and delete the temporary duplicate ( or save it for the next strike... LOL)

I'm just going to do time away during the strike (I'm having surgery next week, so I'm on time away for 2 weeks anyway, which coincidentally will continue past May 22). I ship my coins by expedited lite, and I ship my stamps by lettermail with postage stamps on an envelope. I can do international mail still (well if it's tracked), but 40% of my store (the dot com store) goes with Canada Post.

C.

intimewithmusic · ‎05-09-2025

I hope your procedure is awesome! I just timed my timout with my colonoscopy.... I won't get into any details... ;>} One recommendation @sapphyres-designer-jewellery Turn off sales alltogether... Take a "real" break and don't be tempted to fullfill orders that accumulate while you are off.

IT

sapphyres-designer-jewellery · ‎05-09-2025

@intimewithmusic wrote:
I hope your procedure is awesome! I just timed my timout with my colonoscopy.... I won't get into any details... ;>} One recommendation @sapphyres-designer-jewellery Turn off sales alltogether... Take a "real" break and don't be tempted to fullfill orders that accumulate while you are off.
IT

For sure going to time out (and turn off) sales. I have short term disability at work (that covers time off for surgery) and their policy is if you can earn money doing something, you can come back to work, even if it's part time.

My boss told me do whatever I want on eBay, but don't sell anything during time away. For the paltry amount of sales I might get it's not worth missing out on a paycheck (which is about how much I'll get for my two weeks off).

It's a coincidence surgery (for gallstones) is happening around the Canada Post strike, but it's good to happen then since I would have wanted to turn off sales midway next week anyway. Hopefully the strike will avert and I'll be selling again on May 27 as planned.

C.

intimewithmusic · ‎05-10-2025

During the last mail strike I didnt know I had the option to keep selling active but not ship or disable sales alltogether so I kept it active. After the strike ended there was a bump.
I opened yesterday after a week of complete closure. So far no bump. Im purposely not listing or selling similar as not to poke the bear until after the border break its gallup.
No pun intended but your gallstone surgery "Trumps" my colonoscooy except for the gallon of "PegLyte", the power of such a denmonic fluid is not to be taken lightly.. ha ha.
Good grief...