How it works
From product intake to classified result
in minutes, not days
ImportPilot replaces spreadsheets, broker emails, and ad hoc HTS research with a structured workflow that produces ranked candidates, rationale, and duty estimates you can act on.
Describe your product
Enter your product details through a guided conversation, a structured form, or a bulk CSV upload. ImportPilot asks the specific questions that customs classification requires — material, construction, use, country of origin.
No customs expertise needed. The system asks plain-language questions and extracts the facts that matter for classification.
Engine narrows to likely codes
Your product facts are matched against 29,000+ tariff lines using keyword scoring, official HTS text, CBP rulings, and GRI-based reasoning. The engine narrows from the full tariff schedule to the most likely chapters and headings.
This step is deterministic — no guesswork. When the signal is weak, an AI-assisted fallback layer suggests likely chapters to prevent blind spots.
See ranked candidates with rationale
You receive the top HTS code candidates, each with a confidence percentage, rationale explaining why it fits, and a full duty estimate including Section 301 and 232 overlays. You see the reasoning, not just the answer.
The system also flags risk points — assumptions that could change the classification if the product turns out to be different than described.
Save to your catalog
Select the code that fits and save the product. Your classification, rationale, duty estimate, and all product facts are stored together. Re-access anytime without re-researching.
Export your catalog as a full CSV, a Shopify-compatible file with HS codes, or a broker intake report ready to send to your customs broker.
Monitor for changes
ImportPilot watches official tariff data sources — the HTS schedule, CBP CROSS rulings, Section 301/232 actions, and more. When a change is detected that may affect your saved products, you receive an alert.
No more finding out about a tariff change after you've already priced your products or filed an entry.
Export and act
Download your classified catalog in the format you need: full CSV for internal use, Shopify CSV with HS codes for your store, or a professional broker intake report to send to your customs broker.
Round-trip supported: import your Shopify products, classify them, export with HS codes, and update your store.
Our approach
Built for confidence, not false certainty
Transparent confidence levels
Every classification shows a confidence percentage and rationale. You see which facts drove the result and where uncertainty remains.
Decision support, not legal advice
ImportPilot provides likely HTS codes and duty estimates to support your planning. Validate important classifications with a licensed customs broker before formal filings.
Built on official data sources
Classifications draw from the USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule, CBP CROSS rulings, and Informed Compliance Publications. Source freshness is monitored continuously.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does a classification take?
A guided chat classification typically takes 2-3 minutes. Bulk CSV import classifications process in the background and are usually complete within a few minutes depending on volume.
Do I need to know anything about customs?
No. ImportPilot asks plain-language questions about your product — what it is, what it's made of, where it's from. You don't need to know HTS codes, GRI rules, or customs terminology.
How does monitoring work?
ImportPilot checks official tariff data sources every 12 hours. When a change is detected (new HTS revision, updated Section 301 list, new CROSS ruling), we check which of your saved products might be affected and send you an alert.
Can I share results with my customs broker?
Yes. You can export a broker intake report as a formatted PDF, copy a classification summary to your clipboard, or download your full catalog as a CSV. These are designed to be sent directly to your broker.
What if the classification is wrong?
Every result includes confidence levels and alternative candidates. If you disagree with the top candidate, you can select a different code or re-classify with additional details. ImportPilot is decision support — you always make the final call.