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Stop Guessing Tariffs: Automate Customs Compliance with an API

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If your e-commerce app, ERP, or logistics platform deals with international shipments to the U.S., you’ve probably hit the wall with customs compliance. Especially now, with the rollback of the de minimis exemption, every shipment counts, and every wrong HTS code can trigger delays, fines—or worse.

Manual duty calculations? Outdated spreadsheets? Not scalable.
Here’s the fix: iTariff by iCustoms, an AI-driven API that automates tariff classification and duty calculations—in seconds.

How iTariff Works for Developers

HTS Code Classification (99% accuracy)
Feed in product descriptions → get back accurate HTS codes via API.

  • Real-Time Tax & Duty Calculation

Instantly calculate import costs based on country of origin, product type, and trade agreements.

  • Always Up-To-Date

iTariff pulls from CBP and HTS datasets, so you're never out of sync with U.S. customs changes.

  • Easy API Integration

Works with your stack—plug into your TMS, WMS, ERP, or e-commerce backend.

  • Bulk Classification

Classify thousands of SKUs with a single call—perfect for large catalogs or batch shipping jobs.

Use Case: From Manual to Automated in a Day

Say you run an e-commerce SaaS. With iTariff, you can integrate real-time duty estimates into your checkout flow or warehouse automation, reducing customs errors and improving shipping transparency for your users.

Pro Tip: You don’t need to be a customs expert to build a fully compliant shipping app anymore.

Want a deeper dive into the policy and business side?

Read the full breakdown here!

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