BITE Databases
Create, manage, and screen products and entities using BITE's centralized system-of-record databases.
What Are BITE Databases?
- Persistent compliance records
- Reusable screening workflows
- Centralized product & entity intelligence
- Operational systems of record
- Audit-ready historical records
Why Use Them?
- Reduce duplicate work
- Improve screening quality
- Centralize compliance information
- Reuse classifications & reviews
- Create defensible audit trails
- Support scalable compliance operations
What It Stores
Products, parts, assemblies, and product compliance data.
Product Database Walkthrough
Learn how the BITE Product Database helps organizations build, manage, and reuse centralized product records for faster and more consistent trade compliance reviews.
In this demo you'll learn how to:
- Build and maintain a centralized product database
- Store HTS, Schedule B, and ECCN classifications
- Track Section 232, Section 301, IEEPA, and other tariff applicability
- Maintain product attributes and supporting documentation
- Reuse approved product records across compliance workflows
- Improve classification consistency across teams
- Reduce manual research and duplicate work
Typical Workflow
- 1
Create or Import Products
Add products individually or bulk-import via CSV to build your central catalog.
- 2
Add Product Information
Capture attributes, descriptions, manufacturers, and country of origin.
- 3
Review Classifications
Confirm HTS, Schedule B, and ECCN assignments for accuracy and consistency.
- 4
Store Supporting Documentation
Attach CBP rulings, technical specs, and internal notes to each product record.
- 5
Reuse Products Across Workflows
Reference approved product records in classification, tariff, and screening workflows.
- 6
Keep Product Records Up to Date
Maintain accuracy as regulations, tariffs, and product data change over time.
Product Information
Store HTS, Schedule B, ECCN, and related classifications.
Maintain duties, trade remedies, and tariff applicability including Section 232, Section 301, and IEEPA.
Store CBP rulings, technical specifications, product notes, and internal documentation.
Best Practices
- Maintain accurate HTS classifications
- Keep country-of-origin data current
- Use hierarchical structures where appropriate
- Review classifications periodically
Common FAQ
Operational guidance for working with BITE databases.
When should I use a Product Database versus an Entity Database?
Use a Product Database for products, parts, and classification data (HTS, ECCN, origin). Use an Entity Database for organizations and trade parties you screen against denied-party and ownership risk.
Can I screen directly from a database?
Yes. Both databases support running screening directly against their records, so reviews stay tied to your system of record.
Can I upload CSV files?
Yes. Records can be imported in bulk via CSV upload or added manually.
Can I classify products after upload?
Yes. Products can be classified after upload, and classifications are reusable across shipments and reviews.
Do screening results update when records change?
Screening can be re-run when records or watchlists change, keeping dispositions and audit trails current.