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How Our Customs AI Helps You Find HS Codes, Commodity Codes and Tariff Codes (UK)

Choosing the right HS code (also called a commodity code or tariff code) can feel like guesswork - especially for UK import and export shipments after Brexit. The problem is that many products can legitimately fit more than one code depending on their materials, function, composition, and even how they are presented for sale.

When the code is wrong, it can affect duty and VAT treatment, trigger extra checks, or delay clearance. That is why we built Jabus - our AI-powered customs assistant - to help you reach a defensible best-fit code faster, with clear guidance and optional expert support.

How it works

1) Describe what you are shipping (in plain English)

You do not need to know customs jargon. Just describe the item as you would on a commercial invoice: what it is, what it is used for, and any key details you know (material, composition, size, packaging, etc.). Our system is designed to work from real-world descriptions - not perfect technical specs.

2) Answer smart follow-up questions

This is where most HS/commodity code lookups go wrong: people search by keywords and choose the first result that looks close. Jabus takes a better approach - it asks only the questions that matter to classification (for example: "Is the outer surface leather or plastic?", "Is it for domestic or industrial use?", "What is the primary function?").

These short questions help narrow down the correct heading and reduce the chance of choosing a code that does not match the product's true characteristics.

3) Get a best-fit HS/commodity code (with confidence and alternatives)

Jabus returns a recommended best-fit HS/commodity code, alongside a confidence level and alternative options where relevant. That matters because classification often has grey areas - and knowing the runner-up codes helps you sense-check the result and document your decision.

4) Build your paperwork (commercial invoice and export documents)

Once you have the right code, the rest of the paperwork becomes easier. Our workflow helps you generate a commercial invoice with accurate customs data, supporting smoother clearance for exports and international shipping.

Brexit-ready customs compliance (EORI, ENS, GMR, PBN)

If you move goods across borders - especially UK-EU routes - you will run into extra requirements depending on the route, carrier, and shipment type. While every movement is different, common terms you may see include:

• EORI - businesses often need an EORI number to move goods internationally.
• ENS - safety and security (entry summary) data may be required for certain movements.
• GMR - a Goods Movement Reference is used for some UK border flows (for example, GVMS routes).
• PBN - pre-boarding notifications may apply on some RoRo processes/routes.
• Port Pass - A Port Pass is the general name used to cover the paperwork needed for commercial shipments. PBN, GMR and ENS are the documents needed by customs and the ferry companies.

Jabus is built to support UK customs compliance by improving the accuracy and completeness of the data you prepare - helping reduce preventable delays caused by missing or incorrect information. (Formal declarations and submissions remain the responsibility of the trader/declarant or appointed agent.)

Who is it for?

• New exporters/importers: quickly understand what is needed and avoid common mistakes.
• Customs professionals: speed up first-pass classification and keep decisions consistent.
• Freight forwarders: reduce exceptions and speed up quoting/processing.
• Hauliers and 3PLs: fewer last-minute queries and smoother port movements.

Ready to try it?

Use the Customs AI tool here: https://customs.speedshift.co.uk/

For the full overview, visit our customs compliance page: https://www.speedshift.co.uk/customs-compliance/

Registration: You will need an active email address to create an account but it is totally free to use and we NEVER ask for card details up front.