Understanding Modern Trade Classification Challenges with Hal Berman and John Petitte

Imagine cutting your product classification time by 90% while increasing accuracy to near-perfection - that can be possible with AI-powered trade compliance.

In this episode of Simply Trade, hosts Lalo and Andy talk with with Hal Berman and John Petitte, co-founders of Trade Insight AI, to explore how artificial intelligence is helping international trade classification and compliance.

Trade Insight AI - Contact Information Founders:

Hal Berman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hal-berman-ba3ab322/ 

John Petitte: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnpetitte/ 

Company Contact: Website: https://www.tradeinsightai.com/ 

Key Insights:

1. The AI Classification Game-Changer
- Trade Insight AI can complete 50 classifications in the time it traditionally takes to do 5
- 100% accuracy demonstrated during live ICPA conference demo
- Ability to handle complex classifications including:
  * Apparel
  * Chemical products
  * Composite goods
  * Multilingual product descriptions

2. Critical Classification Challenges
- Tariff changes are creating unprecedented compliance pressures
- Misclassification can lead to:
  * Significant financial penalties
  * Duty drawback complications
  * Potential business disruptions

3. AI's Unique Classification Capabilities
- Can fill information gaps automatically
- Analyzes explanatory notes in seconds
- Uses image recognition to determine material composition
- Provides step-by-step classification logic

Standout Quotes:
"We want to have the best classification system on the planet." - John Petitte
"The AI started showing me that I was wrong" - Hal Berman

Actionable Takeaways:
- Executives should evaluate AI tools that solve specific workflow challenges
- Proper classification is critical for avoiding costly trade compliance errors
- Technology can dramatically improve classification accuracy and efficiency

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Global Training Center Courses https://globaltrainingcenter.com/courses/ 

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Customs Broker Prep https://globaltrainingcenter.com/customs-broker-prep-course/ 

 

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Credits:

Host: Andy Shiles: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andyshiles/

Host/Producer: Lalo Solorzano: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lalosolorzano/

Co-Producer/Editor: Mara Marquez: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maramarquez85/

 

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