# Can AvaTax calculate customs duty and import taxes if I don't have an HS code?

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Guide: AvaTax Cross-Border (Customs Duty and Import Tax)

# Can AvaTax calculate customs duty and import taxes if I don't have an HS code?

Learn how AvaTax calculates customs duty and import taxes without an HS code.

Yes, if you don't have an HS code, AvaTax can still retrieve duty information if you provide a product description, summary, and category. Avalara's classification engine uses that information to look up your product and apply the correct tariff code to the transaction.