Recent tariff chaos has forced every manufacturer to take a closer look at their HTS codes, and realize how vulnerable they are. All it takes is one small change, and the impact on margin is immediate.

Yet HTS classification is still scattered across spreadsheets, supplier guesses, broker emails, and outdated systems. Some parts haven’t been looked at in years. Others carry duties no one can explain. And every time the tariff schedule updates, it’s a scramble to see what changed.

The result is silent margin erosion. Overpayments buried inside landed costs. Missed opportunities to lower duties through better classification or shifting sourcing to countries with special agreements. And exposure that stays hidden until it turns into an audit, a fine, or a margin hit no one saw coming.

HTS classification should be treated as a living, strategic process, not a one-time task. Protecting margin means having real visibility into where duties are bleeding through. Finding savings means uncovering better classifications and smarter sourcing opportunities before costs show up. Reducing risk means having a built-in audit trail so you’re ready before the questions start coming.

With Navo, we’re building a better way to manage HTS codes across all your parts so you have the visibility to protect margins, avoid missed opportunities, and stay ahead of risk. If you’re interested in getting early access when we launch, submit your work email below.

Dale Lacombe

Co-Founder & CEO