Why DeclareKit
Customs codes for the whole catalog, reviewed by you
Most merchants fill in HS codes one of three ways: one product at a time, in a spreadsheet, or with a customs app. Here is how DeclareKit compares with typical customs apps and spreadsheet workflows, and where it is not the right fit.
| DeclareKit | Typical customs apps | Spreadsheet / DIY | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bulk coverage | Scans every variant and finds the ones missing an HS code or origin; similar variants are grouped and classified once | Varies; some work product by product | Manual lookups, one row at a time |
| Code depth | 6-digit HS plus 10-digit US HTS where one fits | Varies by app; often 6-digit HS only | Whatever you look up |
| Country of origin | Filled in only when your product text says where it was made; otherwise left for you, never guessed | Varies | Manual |
| Review before anything changes | Review queue: edit, approve in bulk or reject. Nothing is written until you approve | Some write automatically | You paste values in yourself |
| Explainable | Every suggestion shows its reasoning and a confidence level; sets, kits and mixed materials are flagged | Varies | Your own notes |
| Where codes are saved | Shopify's native HS, country-specific HS and origin fields, which labels, customs forms and duty estimates read | Sometimes a separate metafield or app-only storage | Bulk CSV import into Shopify |
| Undo | The last batch written can be undone | Varies | Restore from your own backup |
| Pricing clarity | Free plan, then flat $19 / $49 / $99 per 30 days through Shopify billing. No overage charges, no per-product fees | Often per-product fees, credit packs or overage charges | Free, but costs your time |
| Data access | Product and variant data only. No customer or order data | Varies | Stays in your files |
| Broker hand-off | CSV export of every suggestion, and CSV import of a broker's codes into the review queue | Varies | Native |
"Typical customs apps" describes common patterns in the category, not any specific product. Features vary; check each app's own listing.
Where DeclareKit is not the right fit
- It doesn't calculate duties, print labels or file customs entries. Shopify and your carrier or broker handle those.
- Country-specific codes for the EU, UK and Canada aren't supported yet. You get 6-digit HS for everywhere and 10-digit codes for the US.
- Suggestions are not a binding ruling. For complex, high-value or regulated goods, confirm with a licensed customs broker.