How TARICO classifies products
TARICO breaks customs classification into focused steps, each building on the last. Every decision is traceable, and confidence scores reflect the full chain of reasoning, not just the final guess.
Multiple model tiers optimized for each classification stepClassification flow
Product description, images, and country of origin
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The system identifies which of the 96 chapters in the Combined Nomenclature the product belongs to, using the General Rules of Interpretation and section-level exclusion notes.
Within the selected chapter, the system evaluates all available 4-digit headings. It cross-references its analysis against over 1 million official EBTI rulings to find precedent for similar products.
The most critical step. The system walks the subheading tree, applying chapter notes, supplementary notes, and GRI rules to arrive at the exact 8-digit CN Code. A stronger AI model is used here for complex distinctions like material composition or intended use. If key information is missing, it asks a targeted clarification question.
The CN Code is resolved to a 10-Digit TARIC Code using the EU's official TARIC database. The applicable duty rate for the specific origin country is retrieved in real time, along with any active trade measures such as anti-dumping duties, import controls, suspensions, or preferential arrangements.
10-Digit TARIC Code with applicable duty rate and trade measures
Confidence is chain-multiplied across all steps, honestly reflecting cumulative certainty. Duty rates and measures come from the live EU TARIC database.
What makes this different
Reasoning chain
Each step sees the previous step's reasoning, building a traceable decision path from chapter to final Code.
EBTI validation
Classifications are checked against 1M+ official binding rulings from EU customs authorities spanning 22 years.
Live duty rates and measures
Duty rates and trade measures are fetched from the official EU TARIC database in real time for the specific origin country.
Honest confidence
Confidence is the product of all steps. If any step is uncertain, the total score reflects that honestly.