ImportHelm. Recover duty overpayments. Prevent tariff mistakes. From your phone.

Q: What does ImportHelm cost?

ImportHelm is free during the TestFlight beta period. All features are available to test. Paid subscriptions launch alongside the public App Store release. Planned pricing at launch (subject to change): a Pro tier at $29.99 per month with expanded monthly classifications and AI chats, the Optimal Sourcing Country country-compare flow, the Refund Finder engine, push alerts on saved HTS codes, and smart AI chat with tool routing. A Pro Plus tier at $99 per month (or $79 per month with 12-month annual commit) adds Helm Bot priority queue, Refund Finder pro (multi-filer, unlimited submissions, FP&A export), custom Trade Map exports, ACE entry sync, multi-user with 5 included seats, and priority email support. When subscriptions go live, they'll bill through Apple's standard subscription system, cancellable anytime in iOS Settings. All your data is stored locally on your device. No account, no cloud sync, no analytics tracking your entries.

Q: Where can I sign up for the TestFlight beta?

Tap the Get Early Access button on this page, or join directly at testflight.apple.com/join/3McjNyc1. The TestFlight cohort is capped at 200 testers; current activity shows healthy session counts and zero crashes across the cohort as of May 2026.

What ImportHelm does

Recover. Prevent. Manage.

Three jobs every importer needs to do every week. ImportHelm is built around all three, not a tool catalog hoping you'll figure it out.

Recover

Find potential duty overpayments across CAPE / IEEPA, Section 301 exclusions, FTA preference missed, HTS reclassification, and First Sale valuation. Export PSC, CAPE, and protest packets ready for your broker to review.

Prevent

Snap a product photo. ImportHelm runs the patent flow end-to-end: identify the HTS, compare duty across sourcing countries, surface refund candidates. All before the PO is placed. Catch tariff mistakes before they become refunds you have to chase down later.

Manage

Track shipments, container loads, documents, port risk, ISF deadlines, tariff alerts, and broker-ready packets. Every ongoing concern an importer touches, on the phone already in their pocket.

Includes 150+ specialized import tools across 10 categories. The headline is the outcomes, not the count.

The patent-pending flow

From product photo to sourcing decision in under a minute.

The differentiator. Snap, classify, compare, export. Four steps. Sixty seconds. No desktop tab-switching, no waiting on the broker for a code, no spreadsheet exports.

1. Snap

Photograph the product. ImportHelm reads material, type, and intended use. Live token streaming shows the model thinking in real time, not a blank spinner.

2. Classify

Top-3 HTS candidates with calibrated confidence, 30-50 word reasoning, and a "verify with broker" disclaimer on every result. Decision support, not customs filing.

3. Compare

Tap "Compare Across Countries" and see China, Mexico, Vietnam, India, and 20+ others ranked cheapest → most expensive for that exact HTS. World map visualization. Save preferred country per HTS.

4. Export

Send a clean broker review packet (product photo, HTS candidates, duty scenarios, refund flags, country comparison, open questions) ready for your customs broker to review and act on.

Flagship Product

ImportHelm. The import command center.

The first piece of software designed for the person who actually runs imports at a small-to-mid size U.S. company. Not for enterprise trade teams or freight forwarders. Mobile-first. Plain-English. Built for the phone that's already in their pocket.

In TestFlight

ImportHelm

Duties. Customs. Refunds. Your phone.

150+ integrated tools wired around the patent flow: photo to HTS to cheapest sourcing country in 60 seconds, plus refund discovery, customs compliance, and trade intelligence, unified in a single mobile app. Every workflow a U.S.-inbound importer touches, on one phone. Built for the operator, not the trade lawyer.

Photo → HTS Country Compare Refund Finder CAPE Pre-Audit Broker Packets iOS

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ImportHelm Home screen. Bubble-style tool launcher with 12 primary tools across the top, plus a category grid below for deeper navigation.

Money on screen, not in spreadsheets

Find money hiding in your entries.

Refund Finder scans your last 90 days of import entries and flags every line where money may be recoverable. Mid-market importers typically have $40,000 to $100,000 per quarter on the table. Decision support, not customs filing. Every candidate has a "verify with broker" disclaimer.

FTA preference missed

Country qualifies for USMCA, KORUS, CAFTA-DR, etc., but the broker didn't claim the preference at entry. PSC path within 1 year of liquidation.

§301 exclusion eligible

Imported from China, paid the 25% surcharge, but USTR has an active exclusion for that HTS code. PSC or Protest path depending on liquidation status.

CAPE / IEEPA refund

Entry paid §122 IEEPA surcharge after April 5, 2025. CBP CAPE Phase 1 program (live April 2026) is the batch refund path. ImportHelm exports a CAPE-ready CSV.

HTS reclassification

Entry's effective rate >15% suggests an alternative HTS may be more accurate. Reclass typically saves 30-60% of duty. Manual broker review required before filing.

First Sale review

Large declared value (>$50K) with significant duty paid. First Sale valuation lets you declare the factory price instead of the middleman markup. Multi-tier supplier docs required.

Broker-ready exports

Every candidate exports as a clean broker review packet (entry number, HTS, paid duty, reason flagged, filing path, documents needed). Send to your customs broker via email or AirDrop.

ImportHelm doesn't file with CBP. Pre-flight check, not customs broker. Every recommendation is verified by your broker before anything is submitted to CBP.

Audit-credible math

Every number, pinned to current law.

ImportHelm's math layer is locked behind regression fixtures that track current Federal Register proclamations, USITC's authoritative 2026 schedule, and CBP COBRA FY2026 fees. Updated continuously as tariffs change. A licensed customs broker spot-checking the math will find consensus on every common scenario.

19,856

USITC-authoritative HTS codes

164

Regression-tested duty scenarios

1,293

§232 metal codes (steel + aluminum + copper)

1,863

Specific-rate codes (¢/kg, $/each, sugar)

Camera Classify

The patent flow. Snap a product photo, get the top-3 HTS candidates with confidence scores, full hierarchy (chapter, heading, 10-digit code), Section 301 list tier, and §232 metal flags. Tap "Compare Countries" to see the cheapest sourcing country for that exact code.

Refund Finder

Paste 90 days of CBP entries. Engine flags missed FTA preference, §301 exclusions, CAPE / IEEPA refunds, HTS reclassifications, and First Sale candidates. Exports PSC CSV, CAPE Phase 1 CSV, or a broker packet PDF in one tap.

Helm Bot

Tool-aware AI concierge that knows every tool in the app. Ask a real customs question (Section 301 list tiers, MPF caps, drawback eligibility, §232 country variants), get a real answer plus a one-tap shortcut to the right calculator.

Tariff Engineering

Layer 3 of the patent vision. Given an HTS code, ImportHelm suggests product modifications that may shift classification into a lower-duty heading. Every suggestion cited against CBP rulings.

Updated v3.5 (May 2026): Section 232 copper added at 50% per Proclamation 10947, Russia aluminum 200% via HTSUS 9903.85.67/.68, MPF FY2026 fee thresholds, and Section 301 List 4A at 7.5% / List 4B suspended. All locked in regression fixtures.

See It In Action

Real screens. Real workflows.

Every screen designed to work one-handed on a phone. No spreadsheets. No desktop. No enterprise onboarding. Just the tools an importer actually reaches for between supplier calls.

Camera Classify result for a stainless steel mug. Returned as HTS 7323.93.0080 (table, kitchen or other household articles of iron or steel, other, of stainless steel) with 82% Likely Match. Column 1 General rate 2.0%, Column 2 (China) rate 40.0%. Reasoning paragraph explains why this subheading applies. — **Camera Classify** Photo of a stainless steel mug returns HTS 7323.93.0080 with 82% confidence, Column 1 at 2.0%, Column 2 (China) at 40.0%, and full reasoning. Every result carries a "verify with broker" disclaimer.

Country Compare bar chart for HTS 7323.93.0080. Bars ranked: South Korea 0.0% (KORUS), Canada 0.0% (USMCA), Vietnam / India / Indonesia / Cambodia / Bangladesh / Thailand all 2.0%, Mexico 10.0%, China 12.0% in red. 'Save South Korea as preferred for this HTS' gold-star CTA. — **Country Compare** Tap "Compare Across Countries" on any classified product. Visual bar chart ranks 10 sourcing countries by total effective rate, surfaces the FTA reasoning (KORUS verify rules of origin), and shows the dollar savings on a $10,000 shipment.

Tariff Engineering Advisor proposal cards for HTS 7323.93.0080. Top proposal: 'Switch steel grade to non-stainless carbon steel' tagged High confidence and Low audit risk. Proposed HTS 7323.99.9080, new rate 0.0%. Second proposal visible below: 'Add plastic housing to shift essential character' tagged Medium confidence, Medium audit risk. — **Tariff Engineering** Layer 3 of the patent flow. Given an HTS code, ImportHelm suggests product modifications that may reclassify it under a lower-duty heading. Every proposal carries a confidence tier, audit-risk tier, proposed HTS, and citation for your broker to review.

Refund Finder hero. Bright green dollar amount of $67,826 owed across 12 candidates from 7 entries. Candidate cards visible below for CAPE / IEEPA Refund Eligible at $14,500 and HTS Reclassification Possible at $13,330. — **Refund Finder** Paste 90 days of CBP entries. Engine finds missed FTA preference, Section 301 exclusions, CAPE / IEEPA refunds, HTS reclassifications, and First Sale candidates. Exports broker-ready packets in one tap.

Helm Bot Tool-aware AI assistant grounded in USITC HTS 2026 and current CFR 19. Ask a real customs question, get a real answer plus a one-tap shortcut to the right calculator inside the app.

Container Load Planner side-view cutaway. Blue Sku100 blocks packed into 40-foot high cube container at 17 percent utilization. Total cases 100, total weight 2,500 of 58,047 pounds, volume used 463 of 2,694 cubic feet, space remaining 2,231 cubic feet. — **Container Load Planner** 3D cutaway packing diagram plus exact cube fill, weight utilization, and remaining space. Generates a PDF for the factory so the supplier loads the container exactly the way you planned.

Vendor Compliance tracker. Four-tile summary: 4 Vendors, 1 Compliant, 3 Review, 81.3 Average Score. Vendor cards below: Shenzhen Electronics (China) 75% Needs Review, Hanoi Textiles (Vietnam) 100% Compliant, Mumbai Steel (India) 62.5% Needs Review. — **Vendor Compliance** Track supplier compliance posture across origin countries. Per-vendor compliance score with color-coded status, audit dates, and pillar-level breakdown. Average score, compliant count, and review count surfaced at the top.

Shipments tracking screen. Live container tracking with Port Pulse congestion indicator, active routes labeled with carrier IDs, full shipment lifecycle from booked to delivered. — **Shipments** Live container tracking with Port Pulse for congestion, active routes with carrier IDs, full lifecycle from booked through customs cleared to delivered. The everyday view for the operator running multiple containers in parallel.

What's inside

Ten categories. One unified platform.

Every category mirrors a job an importer actually does. Every tool is a first-class citizen, not an afterthought tucked inside an ERP. Tap a category on the Home screen, the folder opens with the flagship tool first.

Calculators

Duty, landed cost, profit margin, MPF/HMF, drawback, FTZ, bond sizing, currency conversion. Scenario modeling for Section 232, Section 301, and IEEPA tariff regimes.

HTS

Patent-pending camera flow: photo to top-3 HTS candidates with calibrated confidence, full HTS database search, binding-ruling references, CROSS database, tariff-engineering workflows, and side-by-side code comparison.

Refunds

Refund Finder scans entries for CAPE / IEEPA, §301 exclusion, FTA missed, HTS reclass, and First Sale candidates. Plus CAPE Pre-Audit, drawback, protest, and PSC export packets.

Countries

Trade Map heatmap, Compare Across Countries (cheapest → most expensive for an HTS), country-specific guides for China, Mexico, Vietnam, India, Korea, EU, UK, Canada, and more.

Products

Product catalog, supplier directory, supplier risk scoring, vendor scorecards, plus category-specific guides for apparel, electronics, food, automotive, furniture, jewelry, and more.

Compliance

Compliance Health Score, ISF Tracker, AD/CVD Checker, FTA Qualifier, Bond Tracker, Denied Party Scan, UFLPA screen, recall tracker, and audit-prep workflows.

Logistics

Container Load Planner (3D), shipment tracker, pipeline + timeline views, demurrage calculator, transit times, freight rates, port guides, and warehouse locators.

Tariff News

Live Federal Register monitoring, Tariff Watch alert inbox, Section 301/232/IEEPA tracking, Trade War tracker, and plain-English policy summaries built for operators.

Learn

First Import walkthrough, glossary with 60+ trade terms, Incoterms guide and decision picker, CBP Forms reference, FAQ, and interactive trade quiz.

Brokers

Find a Broker, broker comparison, fee tracker, quote requests, disagreement workflows (when ImportHelm finds a discrepancy worth surfacing to your broker), and POA management.

Frequently asked

Common questions from importers.

The questions we get most often from customs brokers, freight forwarders, and importers evaluating ImportHelm for the first time.

Is ImportHelm only for licensed customs brokers?

No. ImportHelm is built for the importer, freight forwarder, supply-chain manager, or operations lead who needs accurate duty math at their fingertips. Licensed customs brokers use it as a pre-flight check before filing. ImportHelm does not file with CBP; every recommendation is decision support, verified by your broker before submission.

How does ImportHelm classify a product from a photo?

Take a photo of the product. ImportHelm reads material, type, and intended use using a vision AI model, then returns the top-3 HTS candidates with calibrated confidence scores and 30-50 word reasoning for each. Every result carries a "verify with broker" disclaimer. The full HTS hierarchy (chapter, heading, full 10-digit code) is shown alongside duty rate, Section 301 list tier, and Section 232 metal flags.

What is Refund Finder?

Paste your last 90 days of CBP entries. Refund Finder scans for five categories of recoverable money: missed FTA preference, Section 301 exclusion eligibility, CAPE / IEEPA refunds, HTS reclassification candidates, and First Sale valuation review. Exports clean broker review packets (PSC CSV, CAPE Phase 1 CSV, or protest narrative) ready to send to your customs broker.

How current is ImportHelm's tariff data?

Updated continuously as tariffs change. As of May 2026 the math layer covers Section 232 copper (Proclamation 10947, 50% on primary copper mill products), Section 232 steel and aluminum at 50% with the UK carve-out at 25% and Russia aluminum at 200%, Section 232 autos at 25%, full Section 301 list tiers (1, 2, 3, 4A at 7.5%, 4B suspended), Section 122 baseline with active-window tracking, MPF and HMF at FY2026 thresholds, and 1,863 specific-rate codes including the sugar Chapter 17 polariscopic formulas. 164 regression fixtures pin the calculator against current Federal Register proclamations so a licensed customs broker spot-checking the math will find consensus on every common scenario.

What does ImportHelm cost?

Free during the TestFlight beta. All features are available to test. Paid subscriptions launch alongside the public App Store release. Join the beta at testflight.apple.com/join/3McjNyc1.

Planned pricing at public launch (subject to change before launch):

Pro tier at $29.99 per month (planned). Expected to include expanded monthly classifications and AI chats, the Optimal Sourcing Country country-compare flow, the Refund Finder engine, push alerts on saved HTS codes, and smart AI chat with tool routing.

Pro Plus tier at $99 per month (planned) (or $79 per month with a 12-month commit) is expected to add Helm Bot priority queue, Refund Finder pro (multi-filer, unlimited submissions, FP&A export), custom Trade Map exports, ACE entry sync, multi-user with 5 included seats, and priority email support.

When subscriptions go live, they'll bill through Apple's standard subscription system, cancellable anytime in iOS Settings. All your data is stored locally on your device. No account, no cloud sync, no analytics tracking your entries.

Where can I sign up for the TestFlight beta?

Tap "Join TestFlight Beta" at the top of this page, or join directly at testflight.apple.com/join/3McjNyc1. The cohort is capped at 200 testers; current activity shows healthy session counts and zero crashes across the cohort as of May 2026.

About SVLTMK

Built by people who've actually imported the goods.

SVLTMK is an independent U.S. software company focused exclusively on trade technology. We were founded on the premise that the tools American importers use every day (spreadsheets, fragmented websites, phone calls to brokers) have fallen three decades behind the rest of enterprise software.

Our work is informed by more than thirty years of operating experience across supply chain, customs brokerage, import operations, and domestic home-goods distribution. We've run the receiving dock. We've argued HTS classifications with CBP. We've filed CAPE refund claims for IEEPA duties that exceeded seven figures. We know what's missing because we've missed it ourselves.

Every product we ship is mobile-first and plain-English. Every acronym has a tappable tooltip. Every screen is designed for the person who inherited compliance, not a lawyer who graduated into it. That's the standard, and it's non-negotiable.

Legal Name

SVLTMK LLC

State of Formation

New York, United States

Founded

2025

Industry

Software · Trade Technology