BITE Trade Compliance Platform

BITE Data is a trade compliance software company founded in 2023 and based in Leesburg, Virginia, United States. It builds AI tools that replace manual and legacy processes used by importers, exporters, customs brokers and global trade teams to manage customs and sanctions risk.

The BITE platform combines restricted-party screening, HTS tariff classification and tariff analysis in one workspace. Users can run single lookups or bulk analysis, follow guided workflows covering pre-entry compliance, supplier verification (sanctions, forced labor, beneficial ownership) and post-entry audits including tariff refunds, and enable continuous monitoring with alerts. Data can be uploaded by spreadsheet or connected through API, ERP, EDI and supplier systems.

• Restricted-party screening: checks suppliers and parties against sanctions and denied-party risk sources.
• HTS classification: AI-assisted tariff code classification for products.
• Tariff analysis: duty lookup and analysis, including post-entry audits and tariff refund review.
• Guided workflows: step-by-step flows from data connection through pre-entry checks and supplier verification.
• Continuous monitoring: alerts when supplier or tariff risk changes.
• Integrations: spreadsheet upload, API, and ERP, EDI and supplier system connections.

A Vietnamese garment or furniture exporter can classify products and verify suppliers before shipping to the US. A freight forwarder or customs broker can run bulk HTS and duty analysis for client shipments. A manufacturer importing components can audit past entries to look for tariff refunds.

Combines screening, HTS classification and tariff analysis in one tool instead of separate manual checks. Supports bulk analysis so compliance teams can process large product and supplier lists. Continuous monitoring with alerts reduces the chance of missing sanctions or tariff changes. Entry-level pricing is published and a free trial is offered, which lowers the cost of evaluation.

Tariff volatility, sanctions enforcement and forced-labor import rules are pushing importers and exporters to automate trade compliance. Vietnamese exporters selling into the United States face growing demands for HTS accuracy, supplier due diligence and origin documentation, which creates demand for AI-based classification and screening tools.

Founded 2023 in Leesburg, Virginia by Thariq Kara and Anne Riitho. Raised 3 million USD in total: 2.5 million USD Seed led by Las Olas Venture Capital (with New Dominion Angels and Blue Impact Venture Capital) in November 2025, after a 0.5 million USD pre-seed backed by Techstars and Refashiond Ventures.