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Smarter Classification with Altana

Smarter Product Classification with Altana

Classify products more efficiently and accurately.

Altana’s Classification tools helps logistics providers deliver consistent, compliant, and audit-ready product classifications at scale. By combining advanced AI with trade-specific context, Altana streamlines the classification process, reducing errors, saving time, and supporting your customers' compliance obligations.

What Can Altana's Classification Tool Do?

Altana transforms vague or incomplete product descriptions into clear, standardized classifications by:

  • Flagging vague or ambiguous goods descriptions

  • Suggesting enriched descriptions based on online research

  • Recommending HS codes with transparent explanations

  • Tracking all edits and decisions in an audit log

With Altana, you can classify faster and more efficiently—even across large, complex datasets.

Why It Matters

Accurate classification is essential for:

  • Avoiding customs delays and penalties

  • Preserving preferential duty rates under FTAs

  • Ensuring consistent documentation across global shipments

  • Supporting defensibility in audits and post-entry reviews

By surfacing potential issues and suggesting improvements, Altana helps you stay ahead of classification challenges.

What’s Next?

This article provides a high-level overview. For deeper guidance, check out our workflow-specific guides:

Scale with your operations and deliver smarter, faster service to your clients with Altana's classification tools.