HTS Classification

Classify any product to its correct HTS (Harmonized Tariff Schedule) code using the AskRosetta engine — AI reasoning over 176K customs rulings and 22.8K CBP specification chunks.

When to Use

• User asks "what's the HTS code for...?"
• User needs to classify a product for import
• User wants tariff information for a product

How It Works

Use the classify_hts MCP tool with the product description and optional country of origin.

If the MCP tool is unavailable, call the API directly:

curl -s -X POST "https://api.askrosetta.ai/api/v1/classify" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -H "X-API-Key: ${ASKROSETTA_API_KEY}" \
  -d '{
    "product_description": "<description>",
    "country_of_origin": "<country>",
    "material": "<material if known>"
  }'

Ask for Details

Classification accuracy improves dramatically with:

• Material composition (cotton, polyester, stainless steel, etc.)
• Intended use (retail, industrial, personal)
• Country of origin (affects duty programs like USMCA)

If the user gives a vague description, ask before classifying.

Response Format

Classification Result

• HTS Code: XXXX.XX.XXXX — Description
• Duty Rate: X.X% ad valorem
• Confidence: XX%
• Reasoning: brief explanation of why this code applies

If multiple candidates, show the top 3 ranked by confidence.

Multi-Jurisdiction

Add "jurisdictions": ["US", "UK", "EU"] to the request body for cross-border classification. Present each jurisdiction's code separately.