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Benchmarking Harmonized Tariff Schedule Classification Models

Software Engineering 2024-12-20 v1 Artificial Intelligence

Abstract

The Harmonized Tariff System (HTS) classification industry, essential to e-commerce and international trade, currently lacks standardized benchmarks for evaluating the effectiveness of classification solutions. This study establishes and tests a benchmark framework for imports to the United States, inspired by the benchmarking approaches used in language model evaluation, to systematically compare prominent HTS classification tools. The framework assesses key metrics--such as speed, accuracy, rationality, and HTS code alignment--to provide a comprehensive performance comparison. The study evaluates several industry-leading solutions, including those provided by Zonos, Tarifflo, Avalara, and WCO BACUDA, identifying each tool's strengths and limitations. Results highlight areas for industry-wide improvement and innovation, paving the way for more effective and standardized HTS classification solutions across the international trade and e-commerce sectors.

Cite

@article{arxiv.2412.14179,
  title  = {Benchmarking Harmonized Tariff Schedule Classification Models},
  author = {Bryce Judy},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:2412.14179},
  year   = {2024}
}
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