Bulk Product Classification

This process explains how to classify a batch of poducts in a single batch upload.

Warning:

The results here are based on non-deterministic logic. The Product Classification feature is intended to provide you with information that you are responsible for verifying the correctness for your purposes. ePAL accepts no liability for incorrect results.

Tip:

You can download sample files from the UI by clicking the Download CSV Example or Download buttons.

Restrictions

The following restrictions apply:

You must use CSV or the WooCommerce format.

The following restrictions apply to the CSV file:

The header row must contain 2 headers: description and hscode.
You can specify values for either header.
Values must be at least 2 characters long.

Steps

To classify a batch of products using a CSV file, complete the following steps:

Open the ePAL portal at ePAL Portal.
To open the Product Classification UI, click Product Classification in the side panel. The following UI is displayed:

Figure 1. Product Classification UI
Click Classify a Product. The following UI is displayed:

Figure 2. Product Classification Wizard Step 2
Click Bulk Upload. The following UI is displayed:

Figure 3. Bulk Upload Type UI
Choose Default Format to use CSV.
In this example, we will upload the following CSV file:

Figure 4. CSV Upload Example
After you upload the file, the following UI is displayed:

Figure 5. Bulk Upload In Progress UI

The status is shown as Pending until it completes.
Note:
This make take some time.
When completed successfully, the following UI is displayed:

Figure 6. Upload Complete

To view the results, click the View icon. The following UI is displayed:

This UI contains the following fields:

Table 1. View CSV Fields
Field	Description
DESCRIPTION	A description of the classification that was specified in the input file.
HS6 CODE	The HS6 code, if any, that was specified in the input file.
SUITABLE DESCRIPTION	The description returned by the system.
SUITABLE HS6 CODE	The suggested HS6 code returned by the system.
OPTIONS	Optional actions such as viewing alternative suggestions.

You can also delete the result or download it using the other icons.

You can now decide whether to accept these results or choose another classification. To view the selected classification,. click Show alternatives under the OPTIONS column. The following UI is displayed:

Figure 8. Show Alternatives UI

The selected classification is indicated by the (presence) amendment in the SUITABLE DESCRIPTION column.
Click on the row you want to use.
Repeat this for each classification.
When complete, the Export CSV and Add to My Products buttons are no longer inactive and greyed out.
When you export the results, a CSV file will download. For example:

Figure 9. CSV Export Example

When you click Add to My Products, the classifications are added to your list of previous classifications.