After 18 months of intensive research and development, we're thrilled to announce that our ClearPath Structured 17B-16E MOE model has achieved up to 96% accuracy in HTS code classification—a breakthrough that sets a new industry standard and demonstrates the transformative power of purpose-built AI for trade compliance.
The Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) contains over 17,000 classification codes, each with specific rules, exceptions, and interpretations. Traditional automated classification systems struggle with:
Achieving up to 96% accuracy required a fundamental rethinking of how AI models understand and classify trade goods. Our approach combines several breakthrough innovations:
Our model uses a specialized MOE architecture with 16 expert networks, each fine-tuned for specific product categories. This allows the model to develop deep expertise in areas like textiles, electronics, machinery, and chemicals while maintaining overall coherence.
Traditional language models often generate invalid or inconsistent outputs. Our implementation of vLLM's structured decoding ensures that every classification output conforms to valid HTS formats and includes required metadata.
Our model combines multiple input modalities to build a comprehensive understanding of each product:
High-accuracy text extraction from invoices, packing lists, and certificates using our transformer-based encoder-decoder model.
Integration of document layout, images, and visual elements to understand product specifications and context.
Real-time access to regulatory databases, tariff schedules, and trade agreements to ensure current and accurate classifications.
We evaluated our model against a comprehensive dataset of 100,000+ manually classified trade entries from multiple customs brokers. The results speak for themselves:
This breakthrough in HTS classification accuracy has immediate implications for global trade:
Reduced classification errors mean fewer customs delays, penalty assessments, and post-entry corrections.
Automated classification reduces manual review time from hours to seconds, accelerating the entire supply chain.
Higher accuracy means better regulatory compliance and reduced risk of audits or penalties.
Our breakthrough has been validated in production environments with impressive results:
"The accuracy improvement is remarkable. We've seen a 72% reduction in classification errors and significantly faster clearance times. This technology is transforming how we approach trade compliance."
While up to 96% accuracy represents a significant milestone, we're already working on the next generation of improvements:
See how our breakthrough HTS classification technology can transform your trade compliance operations.
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