Tariff Classification Engineer
AI-supported customs tariff classification of goods from PwC
From complexity to efficiency: Automated mass classification with PwC
When companies involved in international trade flows, production, and distribution structures are asked about a central, unresolved challenge, the answer often is: customs tariff classification of goods across the entire material master as part of ongoing processes. Why? Customs departments cannot meet requirements such as sufficient master data quality, tax compliance, sound and controllable customs costs, smooth processes in the supply chain, relevant expertise and efficient processes for preparing customs clearance if the tariff classification of goods lacks in terms of quality and operations.
Benefits
<74 %
time saving
With the tariff classification software, you can determine at least 2,000 customs tariff numbers with AI every hour. This is not feasible manually.
<77 %
cost saving
AI-supported goods tariffing replaces repetitive tasks and improves quality, while saving resources and costs and ensuring solid documentation.
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success factors
The Tariff Classification Engineer brings together two success factors: State-of-the-art AI technology and customs law expertise with many years of application experience.
4–6
weeks project duration
Our PwC experts work with you to create efficient and predictable projects. What otherwise would take one to two years becomes four to six weeks.
Mass classification with AI and PwC expertise
With the Tariff Classification Engineer, you not only determine the customs tariff numbers of individual goods. You can also subject already classified goods to a compliance and quality check and classify new portfolios quickly and with minimal labour costs.
01Preparation
In the first step, our experts work with you to gain an overview of data availability and quality. To ensure that the information is suitable for automated product classification and available for the rest of the process, our PwC experts also check the data consistency across the product master and supplementary data sources from other company processes.
Pricing
Package S
Goods classification of up to 10,000 articles
Depending on the use case, we carry out the initial customs tariff classification of your portfolio or review your existing tariff classification.
The package prices are determined on a customer-specific basis based on the number of items to be classified. The input data quality, consistency and availability in the company are also decisive factors. Confirming our price indication following an initial workshop has proven to be a good idea.
Package M
Goods classification from 10,001 to 25,000 items
Depending on the use case, we carry out the initial customs tariff classification of your portfolio or review your existing tariff classification.
The package prices are determined on a customer-specific basis based on the number of items to be classified. The input data quality, consistency and availability in the company are also decisive factors. Confirming our price indication following an initial workshop has proven to be a good idea.
Package L
Goods classification from 25,001 to 50,000 items
Depending on the use case, we carry out the initial customs tariff classification of your portfolio or review your existing tariff classification.
The package prices are determined on a customer-specific basis based on the number of items to be classified. The input data quality, consistency and availability in the company are also decisive factors. Confirming our price indication following an initial workshop has proven to be a good idea.
Package XL
Goods classification from 50,001 items
Depending on the use case, we carry out the initial customs tariff classification of your portfolio or review your existing tariff classification.
The package prices are determined on a customer-specific basis based on the number of items to be classified. The input data quality, consistency and availability in the company are also decisive factors. Confirming our price indication following an initial workshop has proven to be a good idea.
FAQ
How does the Tariff Classification Engineer communicate with my company's ERP system?
The communication between the Tariff Classification Engineer and your ERP system can take place in two ways:
- Interface between the tariff classification software and your ERP system: This is useful if the relevant data comes exclusively from your ERP system. Creating a direct interface enables seamless data transfer and ensures efficient processing of the information by our Tariff Classification Engineer.
- Downloading the data into a customised template: This is useful if data from different sources is to be processed. The relevant data is downloaded into a specially configured template that is processed by the Tariff Classification Engineer. This flexibility allows data from different sources to be integrated and standardised to enable comprehensive analysis.
How long does the Tariff Classification Engineer need for the automated tariff classification of 50,000 articles?
Depending on the data quality, the classification software can process approx. 5,000 items per hour. Accordingly, ten hours can be estimated for the technology-sided processing of 50,000 articles. Added to this are the costs for creating the input data set and processing the classification results. A total project duration of approx. three weeks is realistic.
Is it possible to integrate the Tariff Classification Engineer into our current process?
Yes, it is possible to integrate the classification software into your current process. It is initially designed for a one-off, completed review or product classification. However, the process can be repeated as required, for example when the portfolio is expanded. In addition, the software can be integrated into your process once the project has been completed so that you can increasingly use it independently.
Is it possible to integrate the Tariff Classification Engineer into the company's own tariff classification process?
The Tariff Classification Engineer initially represents a completed check or bulk tariff classification of your goods. It is then possible to integrate the tariff classification software into your company's own tariff classification process.
How does the customs administration assess the use of the Tariff Classification Engineer?
The German customs administration is in favour of using the Tariff Classification Engineer, especially as the underlying technology solution from traide AI is well-known and appreciated. The technology is being tested by the customs administration in its own use cases, which indicates confidence in the effectiveness and reliability of the solution.
Structured and first-time goods classification or verification by the economic operator is also favoured by the customs administration, as it helps to increase data quality and compliance. This facilitates the customs process for both companies and customs authorities, as a more precise classification leads to fewer delays and misunderstandings.