The AI HS Code & Customs Description Assistant turns product name, use, material, selling format, and destination market into a classification brief that can be reviewed by a customs broker or internal compliance owner. It does not issue a final HS code and does not calculate duties. Instead, it drafts an English customs description, candidate HS directions, classification reasoning, missing information, and human review questions. It is designed for cross-border sellers, DTC operators, sourcing teams, and listing teams preparing export documents before checking the official tariff system or asking a broker for the final classification.
Core inputs include product name, primary use, material or composition, target market, battery status, electronics status, set/bundle status, package contents, product form, user group, brand/model, unit weight, and risk flags. Product name, use, material, and destination market are the main classification signals. Risk flags such as battery, electronics, liquid or powder, food contact, children product, magnet, wireless communication, medical claim, and cosmetic contact help the model surface extra declaration or compliance questions. Output language can be Chinese or English, supporting both internal review and direct English broker communication.
The result is split into copyable sections: an English customs item name draft, commercial invoice wording, a broker-facing classification note, up to 3 HS directions, review questions, missing details, and risk reminders. Each candidate direction explains why it may fit, why it may still be wrong, and what to confirm with the supplier, broker, or compliance owner.
Getting a new product ready to export often stalls on one thing: you know what the item is, but not how to describe it the way customs expects. Add the product name, use, material, and destination market, and the tool drafts a classification brief you can hand to your broker: a clean English customs description, several HS code directions worth considering, and the questions to confirm with your supplier before filing. It does not make the final call. The final code and duty rate still come from the official tariff schedule, such as the US HTS or EU TARIC, or from a licensed broker. What you get here is a working draft to think through the issue and ask the right questions.
Input example
Product name: Foldable silicone drinking cup
Primary use: Reusable cup for outdoor travel and daily drinking
Material: Food-grade silicone with plastic rim
Target market: US
Package contents: 1 cup with lid
Product form: Finished consumer product
Risk flags: Food contact itemOutput example
Customs description: Foldable food-grade silicone drinking cup with plastic rim and lid, reusable household/travel drinking container, packed as one finished consumer product.
Candidate 1: 3924 - tableware, kitchenware, other household articles of plastics. Confidence: medium. Reason: finished household drinking container made mainly from silicone/plastic material.
Questions for broker: Confirm material composition by weight; confirm whether silicone is treated as plastic under the target tariff schedule; confirm whether the lid changes the classification; confirm food-contact documentation requirements.No. It provides candidate directions, reasoning, missing questions, and customs wording. Confirm the final code with the official tariff system, your freight forwarder, or a customs broker.
Customs classification depends on material, function, product form, essential character, set composition, and regulated features. Those details can change the candidate heading.
Use it as a draft. Check that it matches the actual product, packaging, quantity, material, and destination-market requirements before putting it on shipping documents.
AI output is a classification aid, not a customs ruling. Verify candidate codes with official tariff tools or a customs broker before shipment.
Last updated 2026-07 · ToolOrbit Editorial Team