PRODUCT CLASSIFICATION
Master the Codes. Level Up Your Supply Chain.
Your HS codes determine your compliance, your admissibility, and which supply chain advantages you can capture. See how precision classification can protect your finances and unlock greater strategy.
Set Up Your Records in Record Time
Flexport Customs can classify up to 500 new SKUs in three days; up to 2,000 in a week or 20,000 in a month. Codes then follow goods in the Flexport Platform. Ship with someone else? We’ll still help, just as fast.
Get a Close Read on Your Product Library
Flexport Customs' brokers can assess your product catalogs and recommend the codes that are most favorable and still 100% compliant. Fix risks, now or from history, amend submissions, or reduce duty exposure.
Decode the Rules as Codes Change
Rules, regs, and product specs can change. When they do, so could your product codes. And your compliance programs. And your FTA eligibility. Secure all the trade benefits you can with astute solutions for change.
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A Few Digits Can Make a Big Difference
The HTS codes in your Flexport Product Library are used for total transactional consistency. Data is structured to advance trade strategy: With the right eyes on it, your six to ten-digit codes could reveal six-digit or higher financial opportunities.
TARIFF ENGINEERING
Minor Product Changes Major Duty Reductions
Should that pocket move down, that piece of glass curve? Tariff engineering is the genius practice of modifying products to satisfy import classifications at a lower duty rate. Tweak a little, save a lot.
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Can You Engineer Lower Duties? Yes, if You Can Find the Customs Codes
Rules don’t have to be broken to lower or limit duties. Certain circumstances allow for tariff engineering, shaping the design of goods for better duty rates.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is product classification?
Product classification is the process of assigning the correct Harmonized System (HS) code to your goods for import or export. HS codes determine applicable duties, taxes, and regulatory requirements in each market.
How does Flexport help with product classification?
Flexport’s trade compliance specialists:
- Analyze product details, specifications, and materials
- Assign accurate HS codes for importing and exporting countries
- Maintain audit-ready classification records
- Keep you updated on any HS code changes under the World Customs Organization or local authorities
What information do I need to provide to get started?
You’ll typically need:
- Product descriptions and specifications
- Component/material details
- Country of origin
- Photos, schematics, or catalogs (if applicable)
- Past classification filings (if available)
Can Flexport classify products for all countries?
Yes. Flexport provides classification guidance for multiple markets, tailored to each country’s HS or tariff system, ensuring compliance for cross-border supply chains.
How often do HS codes change?
The World Customs Organization updates the HS nomenclature every five years, but countries can implement more frequent local changes. Flexport monitors updates so your classifications remain current.