HTS

HTS is an acronym that can refer to several different terms depending on the context. It is most commonly encountered in science, engineering, and international trade.

High-throughput screening (HTS) is a method used in drug discovery and biology to rapidly test large libraries of chemical compounds for a specific biological activity. The process relies on automation, robotics, and miniaturized assays, often using fluorescence or luminescence readouts. Promising compounds, or hits, are validated in follow-up assays and optimized through medicinal chemistry to improve potency, selectivity, and pharmacological properties.

High-temperature superconductor (HTS) refers to materials that become superconducting at comparatively elevated temperatures, typically above the boiling point of liquid nitrogen (77 K) for many practical applications. Notable HTS families include copper-oxide (cuprate) ceramics such as YBa2Cu3O7 and Bi2Sr2CaCu2O8. HTS materials enable strong magnetic fields and high current densities, with applications in MRI magnets, maglev transportation, and power transmission. Challenges include material brittleness, grain boundary effects, and manufacturing costs.

Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS), especially the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), is a system used by customs authorities to classify goods for duty assessment under the international Harmonized System. Tariff codes are updated periodically by agencies such as the U.S. International Trade Commission, and accurate classification is essential for import/export compliance and taxation.

In other contexts, HTS can refer to various organization names or project titles, with meanings that vary by sector. Context is essential to determine the intended interpretation.