Surajit Roy

Precision in trade, powered by AI—simplifying HS classification, customs compliance, and export controls.

Purposes

Built for Trade Compliance Professionals

This blog was created to fill a gap in accessible, practical trade compliance content. While most resources are either too academic or buried behind paywalls, the articles here are written to be immediately useful — for importers, exporters, customs brokers, and compliance teams.

Coverage spans HS code classification, tariff analysis, export licensing (EAR/ITAR), free trade agreements, and real-world case studies drawn from actual compliance challenges.

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My Commitment

What Guides This Resource

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Accuracy First

Every classification, tariff reference, and regulatory cite is verified before publishing. Trade compliance errors have real consequences.

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Practical Clarity

Complex regulation is translated into actionable guidance. The goal is content you can apply — not just understand in theory.

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Current Coverage

Trade policy changes constantly. Articles are updated when regulations shift, and new posts track the latest developments.

Content Categories

Two Types of Content

Case Studies

Detailed walkthroughs of real classification disputes, audit findings, and compliance corrections — with the reasoning behind each decision.

Insights

Analysis of regulatory updates, tariff schedule changes, policy shifts, and their practical implications for importers and exporters.

I am a global trade compliance professional focused on solving one of the most persistent challenges in international trade—complexity.

With over eight years of experience in customs compliance, HS classification, tariff analysis, and export controls (EAR/ITAR), I work at the intersection of regulation, data, and decision-making. My core specialization lies in HS classification, where precision is not optional—it is critical. Every classification decision carries legal, financial, and operational consequences.

What differentiates my approach is a strong focus on integrating Artificial Intelligence into trade compliance processes.

I actively explore and implement AI-driven solutions to:

  • Automate and standardize HS classification workflows
  • Reduce classification errors and audit risks
  • Accelerate product classification at scale
  • Enhance regulatory interpretation using structured data models
  • Build intelligent compliance systems that evolve with regulatory changes

Trade compliance is traditionally manual, fragmented, and reactive. I work toward transforming it into a predictive, scalable, and technology-enabled function—where AI augments human expertise rather than replacing it.

Alongside my professional work, I am deeply engaged in knowledge sharing and thought leadership.

I publish insights, case studies, and regulatory breakdowns through my LinkedIn newsletter, “Customs Thinking”, where I focus on making complex trade laws practical and actionable for:

  • Importers & exporters
  • Compliance teams
  • Customs brokers
  • Global trade professionals

My content emphasizes:

  • Real-world classification challenges
  • Regulatory interpretation strategies
  • Export control risk analysis
  • Practical application of trade laws
  • The future of AI in customs and compliance

I believe the future of global trade will be shaped by professionals who can combine domain expertise with technological capability. My mission is to contribute to that shift—by building smarter systems, sharing actionable knowledge, and helping organizations navigate compliance with clarity and confidence.

If you’re working at the intersection of global trade, compliance, and AI, we’re already aligned.