The modern alternative to customs brokers and legacy tariff tools. ClassifyHQ automates HTS and HS code classification across five markets with AI accuracy, audit trails, and a REST API.
Platform Features
Large language models assign 6-digit HS codes using product names, materials, and construction details — applying WCO General Rules of Interpretation.
Automatically derives US HTS10, EU TARIC, UK Global Tariff, Norwegian Tariff, and Canadian CT from the base HS6 code.
Calculates MFN rates, trade agreement preferences, anti-dumping surcharges, and fees for each destination market. Shows effective total rate.
Upload any spreadsheet layout. The importer auto-detects columns or lets you map them manually. Handles catalogs of any size.
Every classification runs a second independent reasoning pass. Conflicting results are flagged for human review with confidence scores.
Each classification includes structured reasoning about chapter navigation and material analysis — downloadable as an audit packet for customs authorities.
Integrate classification and duty rate lookup into your existing systems. Accepts product JSON, returns codes and rates for all five markets.
Invite team members, share product catalogs, assign review tasks, and manage API keys — all from a single workspace.
Export your classified catalog as a clean CSV with all country tariff codes, duty rates, and confidence scores — ready for customs declaration.
How We Compare
Most enterprise tariff tools are built for large customs teams with six-figure software budgets. ClassifyHQ is built for the rest — SMBs, e-commerce operators, and freight forwarders who need accurate classification without an enterprise contract.
| Feature | Avalara / Enterprise | Manual / Broker | Zonos | ClassifyHQ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Target market | Enterprise (1000+ SKUs) | Any (time-intensive) | E-commerce / DTC | SMB + mid-market |
| Pricing | $5k–70k+ / yr | $15–50 / product | Per-shipment + % duties | Flat monthly |
| AI classification | Rules-based primarily | Human expertise | ML-assisted | LLM + cross-check |
| Audit trail | Limited | Email / notes | Basic | Structured reasoning per product |
| Countries covered | Many (complex setup) | One at a time | US + some EU | US, EU, UK, CA, NO |
| REST API | Yes (enterprise tier) | No | Yes | Yes — all tiers |
| Duty rates | Yes | Manual lookup | Yes (DDP focus) | Yes — MFN + surcharges |
| Self-serve setup | No — sales process | N/A | Partial | Yes — upload and go |
Pricing
ClassifyHQ is currently in early access. Pricing will be flat-rate monthly — no per-product fees, no percentage of duties, no six-figure enterprise contracts.
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Pricing is indicative for early access planning. Final pricing confirmed at launch. Early access members receive discounted rates.
Use Cases
Classify new products before launch. Know your duty costs before pricing. Stop losing margin to customs surprises on cross-border orders.
Handle shipper catalogs faster. Reduce the classification back-and-forth and deliver pre-clearance codes to customers before goods arrive at port.
Audit existing catalogs, reclassify mismatches, and generate documentation for post-entry review or customs authority requests.
FAQ
Join the waitlist for early access. Or explore the free HS code browser — no account needed.
Also see: How AI HS code classification works →