What should a customs description include?
Enter the product facts, run a free browser check, and fix the missing material, function, origin, destination, or vague wording signals before using the result in a document draft.
Invoice and catalog preparation
Customs Description Quality Checker
Check whether an ecommerce product description states the product type, material, function, condition, origin, and destination facts needed for a clearer customs document draft.
Last reviewed: 2026-07-07Estimate onlySource-check required
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See the missing facts, a plain-language draft, and the fields to verify before the wording is used on an invoice or label.
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What to check
The checker tests whether product type, material, function, condition, origin, destination, and existing wording are present. A result is a preparation signal, not a classification decision.
When to use it
Use it for Shopify, WooCommerce, Amazon, or CSV catalog lines before a commercial invoice, postal declaration, or carrier label is prepared.
Source-check required
Trade.gov describes a commercial invoice as a key export and import document, and destination or carrier guidance may require clear descriptions. Verify the final fields with the carrier and destination authority.
2026-07-07
Official source notes and calculator assumptions should be reviewed before shipment, label purchase, invoice filing, or customs entry.
Official References
Check source data before filing
Trade.gov Commercial Invoice
Explains the role of commercial invoices and the value of complete goods information.
Trade.gov customs description exampleStates that a clear description should explain what the product is, what it is used for, and what it is made of.
DHL customs guidanceUses the same product, material, and use questions for international shipment descriptions.
Calculation logic
The checker tests whether product type, material, function, condition, origin, destination, and existing wording are present. A result is a preparation signal, not a classification decision.
Scenario
A line that says 'Travel bottle' is weak. With 'insulated stainless steel bottle for drinking, made in China' the seller has a clearer factual starting point, while capacity and destination-specific requirements still need verification.
Official check
Trade.gov describes a commercial invoice as a key export and import document, and destination or carrier guidance may require clear descriptions. Verify the final fields with the carrier and destination authority.
Filing check
This tool provides planning estimates and document preparation support only. Confirm final classifications, duty treatment, and filing requirements with official tariff databases or qualified trade professionals.
FAQ
Common questions
Does this checker choose an HS code?
No. It checks description completeness and drafts factual wording. Verify any HS code candidate in the destination tariff source.
What is the free limit?
The browser check covers one product at a time and does not require an account. Paid credits are for processing catalog rows, batch reviews, re-reviews, and exportable workspace reports.
Should I use the product title as the customs description?
Usually not by itself. Product titles are written for shoppers; add product type, material, function, and relevant condition or shipment context.
Does country of origin belong in the description?
Record country of origin as a separate invoice or catalog field and use it in the check. Do not confuse manufacturing origin with ship-from or warehouse country.
Can the result replace carrier guidance?
No. Carrier and destination requirements vary. Treat the result as a preparation aid and verify before filing or shipping.
Prepare more SKUs with free tools
Use the AI HS Code Finder, CSV Catalog Checker, and Import Duty Calculator to prepare customs data before shipping.