Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods for automatically managing information relating to a customs agency's import regulations. The methods disclosed include procedures for maintaining import data according to the regulations as they become updated or changed. Also disclosed are procedures for interfacing with a plurality of software applications utilized for performing various steps of a method for managing import data according to the regulations.

Abstract: A method is disclosed for auditing HTS classifications generated from entry packets submitted electronically by U.S. Customs Brokers. A software user interface is provided which enables a user to enter the submitted entry packet into a first repository in a centralized database. Executable layers of code links the database to the software user interface. A second repository contains information pertinent to HTS classifications. The user compares the entries in the second repository to the HTS classifications in the first repository. The user generates a report containing any discrepancies between the information contained in the entry packet to the internal classifications. The report can be used to identify errors in the importation process.

Abstract: The disclosures herein relate to methods and systems for auditing customs import-reporting data that are submitted on behalf of an importer by a customs broker to a customs agency. The methods include procedures for detecting discrepancies between product data and customs data, where the product data may be received after the customs data are received, and also procedures for resolving such discrepancies.

Abstract: A Harmonized Tariff Schedule Classification system and method is disclosed using an integrated Trade Compliance System (TCS) that includes a decision tree for classifying products based on HTS codes. In one aspect, an analyst may access the TCS and select a commodity group appropriate for the product to be imported. Thereupon, the analyst may navigate through a decision tree which includes questions regarding the nature of the product (e.g., function, composition, etc.). The analyst finally arrives at a specific HTS code, which is assigned to the product. In other aspect, a company utilizing an internal classification system for its products creates an internal-to-commodity group map, thereby enabling an analyst to associate an internal classification with a relevant commodity group for classification purposes. In other aspect, the internal classifications may be mapped directly to an HTS code rather than to a commodity group.