# UK HMRC Introduces AI Trade Classification

HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has introduced AI-enabled commodity classification in its Online Trade Tariff service, working with digital transformation consultancy Transform. The tool lets businesses search for customs codes using everyday language. The announcement describes an implemented service, not a new solicitation or a disclosed contract award; it provides no contract value, number, or procurement contact details.

- The deployment is a concrete example of government use of AI to help businesses navigate customs classification, relevant to contractors offering applied AI and fragmented-data integration capabilities.
- Transform is identified as supporting the implementation, but the announcement does not specify its contract or delivery role beyond that involvement.
- Procurement teams and suppliers should treat this as market intelligence about an implemented service, not as an open bidding opportunity; no procurement timeline or future solicitation is provided.

**Jurisdictions:** international
**Industries:** Information Technology
**Topics:** Artificial Intelligence
**Published:** October 28, 2026

### Government Entities
- HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC)

### Vendors
- Transform (Digital transformation consultancy supporting implementation)

### Sources
- [HMRC using AI to make international trade easier for small businesses | THINK Digital Partners : THINK Digital Partners](https://www.thinkdigitalpartners.com/news/2026/10/28/hmrc-using-ai-to-make-international-trade-easier-for-small-businesses) - THINK Digital Partners