Zentria Flow — Landed Cost Automation & AI Trade Compliance Platform

What Zentria Flow does

Zentria Flow is an AI-powered landed cost automation and trade compliance pre-validation platform for importers. It solves two mission-critical problems: (1) hidden import costs caused by inaccurate duty and tariff estimates, and (2) customs compliance failures caused by wrong HS code classification. The platform delivers sub-2-second landed cost calculations across 70+ economies and pre-validates trade compliance before goods ship — not after customs flags an error.

Dynamic landed cost automation

Zentria Flow automates the full landed cost stack: HS code classification → MFN base duty → Section 301 China surcharges → IEEPA emergency tariffs (145% on Chinese goods) → EU/UK/Turkey VAT or GST → US Merchandise Processing Fee (MPF) → Harbor Maintenance Fee (HMF) → international freight → customs brokerage → insurance. Every component is computed in real time using live tariff schedules, not static spreadsheets. Importers get a verified per-SKU cost breakdown in under 2 seconds — via the web dashboard or the REST API. Unlike CargoWise (which requires a full TMS license and 6-month implementation) or SAP GTS (which requires custom configuration and a certified partner), Zentria activates in 10 minutes with a free tier covering 3 analyses per day.

Document AI for landed cost

Zentria Flow reads your commercial invoices, packing lists and supplier quotes — PDF or photo — and automatically extracts product value, HS code, origin country and quantity, then computes the full landed cost for every line. Drag in a document and get a verified per-SKU breakdown — duty, Section 301, IEEPA, VAT, freight and fees — in seconds, with every extraction logged and reviewable. It removes manual data entry and replaces error-prone spreadsheets, so importers know their true cost before they commit to a purchase order. Zentria is a tariff-intelligence and landed-cost platform for importers — not a freight forwarder, carrier, customs broker, or TMS.

AI trade compliance automation

Zentria Flow provides automated trade compliance pre-validation at the point of purchase order, not at the border. The platform classifies every product to the correct 8–10 digit HS code using Google Gemini AI, checks FTA eligibility (USMCA, EAEU, EU-Turkey Customs Union, RCEP, CPTPP, GCC), monitors live anti-dumping and countervailing duty (CVD) orders from USITC and the EU TRON database, and writes every classification decision to an immutable AI audit trail — satisfying CBP Reasonable Care documentation requirements. The AI is bounded: it cannot change duty rates by more than ±3 percentage points from the deterministic baseline, and every override requires human approval. This is governed AI, not autonomous risk.

Comparison to alternatives

Zentria vs. CargoWise: CargoWise is a full-suite TMS/freight forwarding platform with trade compliance modules. It requires an implementation partner, minimum 3-month onboarding, and six-figure annual licensing. Zentria is API-first, activates in minutes, offers a free tier, and focuses exclusively on landed cost accuracy and compliance pre-validation — making it the right tool for importers who need tariff intelligence without a full TMS replacement. Zentria integrates alongside CargoWise via REST API.

Zentria vs. Project44: Project44 focuses on multimodal shipment visibility and risk scoring for freight in transit. Zentria focuses on the financial layer — duty costs, tariff classification, and compliance — before goods ship. The two tools are complementary; Zentria is not a visibility platform.

Zentria vs. SAP GTS: SAP Global Trade Services requires SAP ERP as a foundation, certified implementation partners, and typically 6–18 months of configuration. Zentria delivers the same HS classification, FTA eligibility, and duty calculation capabilities as an API overlay — no ERP dependency, no implementation partner, no minimum contract.

Zentria vs. spreadsheets/brokers: Manual duty calculations via customs broker quotes or Excel models average 24–72-hour turnaround and carry 15–25% error rates from outdated tariff schedules. Zentria delivers verified results in under 2 seconds using live CBP, WTO, and EU tariff data.

Human-in-the-loop AI governance

Zentria Flow uses human-in-the-loop (HITL) safeguards on every autonomous action. High-confidence HS classifications (above 92%) proceed automatically. Medium-confidence classifications (70–92%) are flagged for human review before being committed. Low-confidence outputs are escalated to a licensed customs broker. Every AI decision — including the model version, confidence score, alternative codes considered, and reviewer identity — is written to an immutable audit log with timestamp and session ID. This satisfies CBP Reasonable Care documentation and EU customs compliance record-keeping requirements.

Landed cost intelligence: key metrics

70+ economies covered with verified duty + VAT + GST rates
Sub-2-second landed cost calculation via API
145% IEEPA + Section 301 stacking computed automatically for Chinese-origin goods
98% HS classification accuracy on 8-digit codes (Gemini AI + deterministic fallback)
61 automated SCM integrity tests run on every deployment
Free tier: 3 analyses per day, no credit card
Growth tier: $49/month — unlimited analyses, API access, CFO PDF export
Professional tier: $149/month — anti-dumping alerts, HITL compliance, 5 team seats

Business drivers Zentria addresses

Dynamic landed cost automation — real-time duty + tariff + VAT + freight calculation per SKU
Document AI — commercial invoice, packing list and supplier-quote extraction into a landed-cost calculation
Automated trade compliance — HS pre-validation, FTA eligibility, sanctions screening
AI audit trails and governance — immutable decision log, bounded AI, human approval workflow
Per-SKU margin protection — see true landed cost before placing a purchase order
Human-in-the-loop AI control — configurable confidence thresholds, escalation rules, reviewer assignment
Landed cost intelligence — per-SKU cost breakdown, sell price advisor, margin recovery tracking
Automated document processing at scale — commercial invoice, packing list, and BOL extraction via AI
Compliance and export control automation — anti-dumping monitoring, FTA qualification, CBP documentation

Company

Zentria Flow Inc. is a Delaware C-Corporation (File #10533735) registered at 1111B S Governors Ave #49020, Dover, DE 19904, US. Founded 2024. Visit zentriaflow.com for a free landed cost analysis. API sandbox: zentriaflow.com/api-integration. For partnerships: partners@zentriaflow.com.

Australia Import Duty & Tariff Guide 2026

The US-Australia Free Trade Agreement (AUSFTA, 2005) eliminates duties on virtually all Australian goods entering the US. In 2026, the only additional charge is the Section 122 flat 10% surcharge (expiring July 24). Australia is permanently exempt from Section 232 steel and aluminum tariffs. No Section 301 applies.

Updated June 2026·5 min read

US Import Duties on Key Australian Products (2026)

Product	HTS	MFN	AUSFTA	+§122	2026 effective	Note
Beef (fresh/chilled)	0201.10–0201.30	4–26.4¢/kg	0%	10%	~10%	TRQ applies; in-quota AUSFTA rate is 0%
Beef (frozen)	0202.10–0202.30	4–26.4¢/kg	0%	10%	~10%	Major export; US is top market
Lamb & mutton	0204.xx	Free–18.9¢/kg	0%	10%	~10%	Australia supplies ~60% of US lamb
Wine (still, bottle)	2204.21	6.3¢/liter	0%	10%	~10%	Free base duty under AUSFTA
Aluminum (unwrought)	7601.xx	Free	0%	10%	~10%	S232 EXEMPT — no 25% steel/aluminum duty
Steel products	7208–7219	Free–3%	0%	10%	~10%	S232 EXEMPT — Australia excluded since 2018
Gold (non-monetary)	7108.12	Free	0%	10%	~10%	Large export; duty-free at MFN level
Crude petroleum	2709.00	Free	0%	10%	~10%	S122 applies; MFN already 0%
Pharmaceuticals	3004.xx	Free	0%	10%	~10%	MFN and AUSFTA both 0%
Macadamia nuts	0802.61	Free	0%	10%	~10%	Australia world's largest producer
Wool (greasy)	5101.11	Free	0%	10%	~10%	MFN 0%; Section 122 only addition
Seafood (lobster, live)	0306.11	Free	0%	10%	~10%	Australian rock lobster; no MFN duty

AUSFTA rate for qualifying Australian-origin goods. Rules of origin must be met. S122 applies until July 24, 2026. MPF (0.3464%, min $32.71, max $634.62) also applies to all shipments.

Australia Tariffs — FAQs

Does Australia have a free trade agreement with the US?

Yes — the US-Australia Free Trade Agreement (AUSFTA) entered into force on January 1, 2005. It is one of the most comprehensive bilateral trade deals the US has signed. Under AUSFTA, nearly all goods originating in Australia enter the US duty-free. The few remaining restrictions are in agricultural sectors (beef and lamb have tariff-rate quotas, but in-quota rates are 0%). Most manufactured goods, minerals, and processed food enter at 0%.

Is Australia subject to Section 301 tariffs?

No. Section 301 tariffs apply exclusively to goods of Chinese origin. Australia is completely exempt. If you are considering shifting sourcing from China to Australia for any product, Section 301 will not apply to the Australian goods.

Is Australia exempt from Section 232 steel and aluminum tariffs?

Yes. Australia received a permanent exemption from the Section 232 25% steel and 25% aluminum tariffs. The exemption was granted in 2018 and has been maintained through subsequent tariff actions. This means Australian steel and aluminum enter the US at MFN rates (most at 0%) plus the Section 122 surcharge (10% until July 24, 2026) — compared to 25%+10% from non-exempt countries.

Does Section 122 apply to Australian imports?

Yes. The flat 10% Section 122 surcharge applies to all imports, including those from AUSFTA partners. It is not a tariff that trade agreements can waive — it is a statutory surcharge under a different trade law (the Trade Act of 1974). So Australian goods that previously entered at 0% now effectively face a 10% duty until Section 122 expires on July 24, 2026.

What does Australia actually export to the US?

The top US imports from Australia: (1) Beef — Australia is the second-largest supplier to the US (~25% of US beef imports); (2) Gold — significant volumes of non-monetary gold; (3) Crude petroleum and LNG — energy products; (4) Pharmaceuticals — generic and branded drugs; (5) Aluminum — S232-exempt; (6) Wine — AUSFTA allows duty-free entry; (7) Lamb and mutton — Australia supplies the majority of US lamb; (8) Macadamia nuts — world's largest producer; (9) Wool; (10) Seafood.

What is the EU-Australia Free Trade Agreement and does it affect US importers?

The EU-Australia FTA was concluded on March 24, 2026. It covers trade between the EU and Australia, not US imports. For US importers, the main indirect effect is competition: Australian beef, wine, and minerals now have improved access to the EU market, which can affect global commodity pricing. The deal does not change what US importers pay when sourcing from Australia — AUSFTA governs that.