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Intelligent HS Lookup

Classify parts, subassemblies, and materials by their end-use in the final product. The AI applies GRI 2(a) reasoning and asks broker-grade interview questions when the classification is ambiguous.

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What it does

Every layer, shown.

GRI 2(a) Reasoning

Components classify under the heading of the complete article they become part of. A titanium rod for medical use classifies as a medical device, not raw metal. The AI shows which GRI rule applies and why.

Preflight Interview

When the description is ambiguous, the system asks targeted questions from a database of 35 broker classification rules. Wattage, material grade, operating voltage, intended use. Detailed descriptions often skip this step.

Both Modes

Toggle between Component mode (parts classified by end-use) and Final Product mode (complete goods). Same AI, same GRI reasoning, different classification logic for each case.

How to use it

From description to defensible code.

Describe the product or part.

Type what it is — and for a component, what it's assembled into. Add function, material, or specs to sharpen the result.

Answer any follow-ups.

When the classification is ambiguous, the tool asks broker-style interview questions instead of guessing.

Get the code and its reasoning.

An 8-digit HS code with a confidence score, the GRI rules applied, alternative codes, and 10-digit filing suffixes — the full audit trail.

Who it's for

Built for a code you can defend.

Customs brokers

Every code comes with its GRI reasoning and CBP audit trail, so the classification you file is one you can stand behind in a review.

Importers & sourcing teams

See the duty stack and AD/CVD exposure behind a code before you commit, plus alternative codes and what they'd cost.

Compliance teams

Surfaces UFLPA, embargo, and AD/CVD scope warnings on components and sub-assemblies before they reach an entry.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why classify a component separately from the final product?

Under GRI 2(a), components are classified based on their end-use in the final assembled product, not their material composition alone. A titanium rod destined for a medical bone stabilizer classifies differently than the same rod sold as raw titanium stock. The component classifier asks what the part is going into so the AI applies the correct GRI reasoning.

What are preflight interview questions?

Before classification, the system may ask targeted questions based on the product category. These come from a database of 35 classification rules built by customs brokers. For example, if you describe an electric motor, it may ask about wattage and voltage to determine the correct subheading. Detailed descriptions (with specs like wattage, material, dimensions) often skip the interview entirely.

How is this different from the HS Classifier?

The HS Classifier is for final products (complete goods ready for import). The Component Lookup is for parts, subassemblies, and materials that will be incorporated into a larger product. The classification logic differs because GRI 2(a) treats incomplete articles and components under the heading of the complete article they become part of.

What does "GRI Reasoning" mean in the results?

GRI stands for General Rules of Interpretation, the international framework that governs how every product is classified in the Harmonized System. The results show which GRI rule was applied (GRI 1 for section/chapter notes, GRI 2(a) for incomplete articles, GRI 3 for composite goods, etc.) and the reasoning chain that led to the classification. This is the same analysis a customs broker performs.

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