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AI agent for customs brokers

Binding Ruling Reuse Agent

Similar products get consistent classifications supported by current rulings and past entries.

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Binding Ruling Reuse Agent: what goes in, what the agent does and what you get

What it does

A broker spends an hour classifying a product that was classified six months ago under a different code for a similar item. This agent searches binding rulings and past entries for similar goods. It compares the key attributes such as material, use, construction and function, checks the status of each ruling to see if it is current, modified or revoked, and suggests a classification code with the reasoning. When attributes do not match closely enough, it searches again with different terms and tries neighboring headings. It lists the supporting rulings and the differences. The broker approves the code. Edge case: a ruling matches the product, but it was revoked last year.

How it works

Follow the arrows from top to bottom. The orange dashed arrow is the loop: when a check fails, the agent goes back and tries again.

Start and resultWhat it doesA check on its own workWaits for your OKGoes back and retries
Yes, continueYes, continueApprovedNoNo 1 STARTS WHEN Product needs a classification 2 USES A TOOL Read the product specs and list the key attributes 3 USES A TOOL Search rulings and past entries for similar goods 4 DOES Compare attributes with each close match 5 CHECKS THE RESULT Do material, use and function match the closestruling? If not: search with different terms and neighboringheadings, then compare again. Back to step 3. 6 USES A TOOL Check each ruling's status for revocation ormodification 7 CHECKS THE RESULT Is the supporting ruling still valid? If not: drop the ruling and use the next best match orthe tariff text. Back to step 3. 8 DOES Suggest a code with the reasoning and thedifferences found 9 YOU APPROVE Broker approves the classification 10 DOES Save the decision with its sources for reuse 11 RESULT Classification recorded
Read the steps as a list
  1. Product needs a classification
  2. Read the product specs and list the key attributes
  3. Search rulings and past entries for similar goods
  4. Compare attributes with each close match
  5. Do material, use and function match the closest ruling?If not: search with different terms and neighboring headings, then compare again. Back to step 3.
  6. Check each ruling's status for revocation or modification
  7. Is the supporting ruling still valid?If not: drop the ruling and use the next best match or the tariff text. Back to step 3.
  8. Suggest a code with the reasoning and the differences found
  9. Broker approves the classificationThe agent waits here for your OK.
  10. Save the decision with its sources for reuse
  11. Classification recorded

How it decides

It suggests a code only when the closest ruling matches on material, use and function, and the ruling is still valid.

  • Require a match on material, use and function.
  • Drop any ruling that is revoked or modified against the product.
  • Prefer rulings for products with matching construction.
  • Note differences next to the suggested code.

Make it yours

Every agent is a starting point. You choose these settings for your own situation.

  • Rulings database
  • Attributes compared
  • Match strictness
  • Where decisions are saved

What keeps you in control

It always asks you first

  • Broker approves the classification

Hard limits

  • Cite the ruling number and its status
  • Never apply a code to an entry itself

It stops when

  • Done: code approved and saved.
  • Stop: no close match, so the broker classifies from the tariff text.

Set it up

We guide you through the set-up, step by step

Members get the full set-up guide for this agent. No technical skills needed: you copy, paste and upload.

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  • One set of instructions to paste into your AI, with the clicks for ChatGPT, Claude, Microsoft 365 Copilot, Gemini and Grok
  • The agent then walks you through connecting your own data, one source at a time
  • A downloadable copy with the flow chart, the rules and the full guide
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An example run

What happensA new insulated lunch bag arrived with no classification. The agent found a ruling for a similar bag, but it matched on material and not on construction, so the attribute check failed. It searched neighboring headings and found a closer ruling for bags with a zipped top. The status check showed it valid. The broker approved the code and saved the sources.

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