Global Rate Management

Master Global Duty Rates

Navigate the complex world of international duty rates, taxes, and trade agreements with confidence. Our Global Rate Management system ensures you always have the most current rates and automatically applies the lowest duty treatments available.

Comprehensive Rate Coverage

190+ Countries Complete coverage of import duties, VAT, GST, and special taxes for virtually every trading nation.

Daily Updates Automatic rate updates ensure you’re always working with current duty schedules and regulatory changes.

Historical Archives Access historical rates for audit purposes and trend analysis dating back 10+ years.

Free Trade Agreement Management

50+ FTAs Tracked Automatic identification of preferential treatment opportunities under USMCA, CPTPP, EU agreements, and more.

Rules of Origin Built-in rules of origin calculators for major trade agreements with documentation requirements.

Certificate Management Track origin certificates, their expiration dates, and renewal requirements.

Savings Calculator Quantify duty savings from FTA utilization versus MFN rates.

Key Features

Landed Cost Calculator

Calculate total delivered costs including:

• Base product cost
• Freight and insurance
• Import duties and taxes
• Broker fees
• Currency exchange
• Special assessments

Rate Shopping

Compare duty rates across:

• Different HS classifications
• Various countries of origin
• Multiple trade agreements
• Alternative product formulations

Impact Analysis

Assess how rate changes affect your business:

• Product profitability analysis
• Pricing strategy recommendations
• Sourcing alternatives
• Market competitiveness

Tariff Engineering

AI-powered recommendations for:

• Alternative classifications with lower duties
• Product modifications to qualify for better rates
• Sourcing strategies to leverage FTAs
• De minimis threshold optimization

Mexican Customs Rates

TIGIE Integration

Complete integration with Mexico’s tariff schedule (Tarifa de la Ley de los Impuestos Generales de Importación y de Exportación).

USMCA Preferential Treatment

Automatic USMCA rate application for qualifying goods with rules of origin tracking and certificate management.

IMMEX Program Benefits

Special duty exemption tracking for maquiladora operations with virtual pedimento management.

PROSEC Benefits

Sectoral promotion program rate tracking with automatic application for registered importers.

IVA and Special Taxes

Comprehensive VAT (16%) management plus special taxes for alcohol, tobacco, and luxury goods.

Rate Categories

Standard Duties

• MFN (Most Favored Nation) rates
• General rates for non-treaty partners
• GSP (Generalized System of Preferences)

Preferential Rates

• Free trade agreement rates
• Developing country preferences
• Regional trade bloc rates

Special Duties

• Anti-dumping duties
• Countervailing duties
• Safeguard measures
• Seasonal rates

Additional Charges

• VAT/GST
• Excise taxes
• Environmental fees
• Import processing fees

Advanced Analytics

Rate Comparison Reports Compare your actual duty payments against potential savings from FTA utilization.

Trend Analysis Track rate changes over time and forecast future cost impacts.

Supplier Benchmarking Evaluate suppliers based on duty implications of their country of origin.

Product Line Optimization Identify products with highest duty costs and opportunities for savings.

Compliance Assurance

Rate Validation Cross-check declared rates against official schedules to prevent underpayment issues.

Audit Trail Complete history of rate applications with justification for customs audits.

Regulatory Monitoring Alerts for rate changes, new trade agreements, and expiring preferences.

Documentation Generation Automatic generation of rate calculation worksheets and supporting documentation.

ROI Metrics

8-12% Average duty savings through FTA optimization
99.9% Accuracy in rate calculations
15 Minutes to 30 Seconds landed cost calculation time reduction
100% Coverage of rate changes and regulatory updates

Pricing Intelligence

Make smarter sourcing and pricing decisions with comprehensive duty rate intelligence. Our Global Rate Management system ensures you never pay more than necessary while maintaining complete compliance.