HTS classification tool
that shows its reasoning
You could spend 3 hours in the HTS schedule and still not know if you chose right. ImportPilot asks the specific questions that matter and shows you why each code fits — with confidence levels, rationale, and a full duty breakdown.
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Manual HTS lookup is slow and error-prone
Searching through 29,000+ tariff lines
The HTS is dense and full of ambiguous headings. Finding the right code means bouncing between chapters, section notes, and GRI rules.
No confidence in results
After hours of research you pick a code, but you have no way to know how likely it is to be correct or what alternatives exist.
Re-researching the same products
Without a system to save and track classifications, teams waste time looking up products they already classified months ago.
A better workflow
Guided intake narrows from 29,000 codes
Answer targeted questions about material, function, and use. ImportPilot uses your answers to zero in on the most relevant tariff headings.
Confidence and rationale for every candidate
See multiple ranked HTS candidates with confidence levels and plain-language explanations of why each code fits your product.
Save and monitor
Save classified products to your catalog. ImportPilot monitors official tariff sources and alerts you when changes may affect your codes.
Sample output
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This is what a real classification looks like in ImportPilot. No signup required to inspect the output.
Women's Cotton T-Shirt
Cotton (100%) · Origin: Vietnam · Value: $8.50
6109.10.00
T-shirts, singlets, tank tops and similar garments, knitted or crocheted, of cotton
Rationale
GRI 1 resolves via heading 6109: product is a knitted cotton t-shirt. Subheading .10 for cotton content exceeding 50% by weight.
Frequently asked questions
What is an HTS code?
A Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) code is a 10-digit number assigned to every product imported into the United States. The code determines the duty rate you pay at the border. Getting it right affects your landed cost, compliance risk, and margin.
How does the guided intake work?
Instead of dropping you into a free-text search, ImportPilot asks targeted questions about your product — material composition, primary function, end use, and packaging. Each answer narrows the candidate pool so the engine can return the most relevant codes.
How many candidates are shown per classification?
You receive up to five ranked HTS code candidates. Each candidate includes a confidence score, plain-language rationale, the applicable duty rate, and flags for Section 301, 232, or AD/CVD overlays where relevant.
How accurate is the classification?
ImportPilot uses official HTS data, CBP rulings, and GRI-based reasoning to generate candidates. We reach the correct 8-digit code roughly 85-90% of the time for common product categories. We always recommend validating high-stakes classifications with a licensed customs broker.
Can I import products via CSV?
Yes. All plans support CSV import so you can classify products in bulk. Upload a spreadsheet with product descriptions and ImportPilot will run each one through the guided intake and return candidates for every row.
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