HTS Code Generator

About This Tool

The HTS Code Generator accepts product descriptions and basic attributes to suggest Harmonized Tariff Schedule codes for cross-border shipments. It uses an internal classification engine built on HS chapters, keyword-weighted mapping, and attribute filters to assign the most probable code. The tool outputs a code, optional duty rate, and a confidence score. It is designed for importers, ecommerce teams, freight forwarders, and compliance professionals who need fast, repeatable classifications. By providing origin and destination details, users can obtain region-specific implications and prep declarations more efficiently. The system is best used as a best-effort classifier that speeds up the initial categorization step while signaling when escalation to a customs broker is advisable. The core value lies in reducing manual research time, enabling quicker product launches, and improving consistency across teams. Core features include automatic HTS code suggestions, confidence scoring, and optional duty estimates; advanced users can supply material and packaging to improve accuracy. Typical use cases include new product launches, catalog expansion, and shipment planning for digital marketplaces.
The approach is deterministic and transparent: a rules-based engine applies HS-based mappings, then refines codes with product attributes; users can override codes when needed and re-run the calculation. The tool favors broad, high-confidence codes when descriptions are vague, with clear signals in the confidence metric for follow-up review.

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