| HS Code | Official Doc | Tariff Rate | Origin | Destination | Effective Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8305906000 | Doc | 43.2% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 8305903050 | Doc | 30.0% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 8308909000 | Doc | 57.7% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 4421919880 | Doc | 58.3% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 4421999880 | Doc | 58.3% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
Thumbtack
Thumbtack is an online marketplace that connects customers with local service professionals. It operates primarily in the United States.
Purpose
The platform is designed to facilitate the hiring of professionals for a wide variety of home services, events, and lessons. It aims to simplify the process of finding, comparing, and booking skilled tradespeople and other service providers.
Function
Thumbtack functions as an intermediary. Customers post project requests detailing their needs, and professionals browse these requests and submit quotes. Customers can then review professional profiles (including photos, reviews, and pricing), communicate with potential hires, and ultimately select the best fit for their project. The platform also provides tools for scheduling, payment processing, and dispute resolution.
Usage Scenarios
- Home Repair & Improvement: Finding plumbers, electricians, carpenters, painters, handymen, roofers, and other contractors.
- Cleaning & Maintenance: Locating house cleaners, lawn care specialists, and snow removal services.
- Events: Hiring photographers, DJs, caterers, event planners, and musicians for weddings, parties, and other special occasions.
- Lessons & Tutoring: Finding instructors for music lessons, language tutoring, fitness training, and other educational services.
- Personal Services: Booking personal trainers, stylists, and other individual service providers.
- Tech Services: Finding computer repair technicians, web developers, and other technology professionals.
Common Types of Professionals Found on Thumack
- General Contractors: For larger renovation projects.
- Specialty Tradespeople: Focusing on specific skills like plumbing or electrical work.
- Photographers: Event, portrait, and real estate photography.
- Event Planners: Coordinating weddings, corporate events, and parties.
- Music Instructors: Offering lessons in various instruments and vocal training.
- Personal Trainers: Providing fitness coaching and workout plans.
- Cleaning Professionals: Residential and commercial cleaning services.
- Handymen: Small repair and maintenance tasks.
Based on the provided information, “thumbtack” can be classified under the following HS codes:
- 8305906000: Fittings for looseleaf binders or files, letter clips, letter corners, paper clips, indexing tags and similar office articles, and parts thereof, of base metal; staples in strips (for example, for offices, upholstery, packaging), of base metal: Other, including parts: Other. This code covers a wide range of office articles and fittings made of base metal, and thumbtacks fall under this category as a general office supply. The total tax rate is 43.2% (Base tariff: 5.7%, Additional tariff: 7.5%, Additional tariff after 2025.4.2: 30%).
- 8305903050: Fittings for looseleaf binders or files, letter clips, letter corners, paper clips, indexing tags and similar office articles, and parts thereof, of base metal; staples in strips (for example, for offices, upholstery, packaging), of base metal: Other, including parts: Paper clips, and parts thereof Other. While specifically mentioning paper clips, thumbtacks are similar small fasteners often used in office settings and could be included under this broader classification. The total tax rate is 30.0% (Additional tariff after 2025.4.2: 30%).
According to the provided reference material, the HS code options related to 'thumbtack' are limited, with only the following 2 found.