Built for Customs Brokers & Compliance Teams

AI for
Customs Brokers

Automate HTS classification, tariff calculations, and CBP forms generation. Classify products from photos, spreadsheets, and documents in seconds — not hours.

The Problem Every Customs Broker Faces

Trade policy changes faster than any team can track. Tariff rates shift monthly. Product portfolios grow. Manual processes don't scale.

4-6 hrs
Average time to classify a complex product manually
$12,000+
Average penalty per misclassification error
5+ layers
Tariff layers to track per product (MFN, 301, 232, 122, reciprocal)

What The Trade Lab Does for Customs Brokers

Every tool a customs broker needs, powered by AI and backed by official data.

Photo Classification

Upload product photos and get AI-powered HTS classification suggestions. GPT-4o Vision analyzes material, construction, and function to suggest the correct tariff code.

Batch Classification

Upload CSV/spreadsheet with hundreds of products. AI classifies them all in parallel — complete with HTS codes, confidence scores, and reasoning.

Tariff Calculator

Calculate total duties with automatic tariff stacking: base MFN + Section 301 + 232 + reciprocal + Section 122 + MPF + HMF. Compare countries side-by-side.

199,681 CBP Rulings

Search our proprietary database of CBP rulings with AI-powered relevance matching. Find precedent for your classification in seconds, not hours.

CBP Forms Generation

Auto-generate CBP Form 3461, 7501, Commercial Invoices, and Bills of Lading from your product data. Pre-populated, audit-ready, downloadable as PDF.

FTA Eligibility Checker

Check USMCA, GSP, and CAFTA-DR eligibility automatically. See rules of origin requirements and potential duty savings for each product.

Trade Intelligence

Real-time monitoring of Federal Register notices, CBP rulings, and trade policy changes relevant to your product portfolio. AI-scored relevance alerts.

Web Intelligence

Paste any URL and our AI extracts product data, specifications, and pricing for instant classification and duty estimation. Crawl supplier catalogs automatically.

AI Voice Assistants

Talk to country-specific AI customs experts. Ask about regulations, classification, valuation — in English, Spanish, French, German, and more.

Powered by Proprietary Data

23,568
HTS Tariff Codes
199,681
CBP Rulings
701
Chapter 99 Provisions
10
Country AI Agents

How Customs Brokers Use The Trade Lab

New Client Onboarding

Client sends a product catalog (spreadsheet). Upload it, run batch classification, get HTS codes and duty estimates for the entire catalog in minutes. Generate a landed cost comparison showing savings opportunities. Client is impressed before the first entry is filed.

Tariff Impact Analysis

New tariff announced? Use the tariff calculator to instantly assess impact across your client's entire product portfolio. Identify which products are affected, calculate the cost increase, and present sourcing alternatives — all before competitors even read the Federal Register.

Classification Disputes

Search 199,681 CBP rulings to find precedent supporting your classification position. The AI identifies the most relevant rulings based on product characteristics, material composition, and intended use — building your case in minutes.

Quick Product Lookups

Client sends a photo of a product they want to import. Upload it → AI identifies the product, suggests HTS codes, calculates duties, and checks FTA eligibility. Send back a complete analysis in under 60 seconds.

Ready to automate your customs workflows?

Join customs brokers and trade compliance teams already using The Trade Lab to classify faster, calculate accurately, and stay ahead of policy changes.

FAQ

How can AI help customs brokers?

AI automates the repetitive, data-intensive work: HTS classification, duty calculations, form generation, and rulings research. This lets brokers focus on complex analysis, client relationships, and strategic compliance advice.

Can AI replace customs brokers?

No — AI augments brokers, not replaces them. Licensed customs brokers remain essential for binding rulings, protests, and professional liability. AI handles the grunt work so brokers can do more high-value work.

How accurate is AI customs classification?

For straightforward products with clear descriptions and photos, accuracy exceeds 90%. For complex products, AI provides top-3 suggestions with reasoning. The system improves over time with verified classifications.

What data does the platform use?

23,568 HTS tariff codes (2026 Rev 3), 199,681 CBP rulings with embeddings, 701 Chapter 99 provisions, real-time tariff stacking (Section 301, 232, reciprocal, Section 122), and FTA eligibility data for USMCA, GSP, and CAFTA-DR.