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.

What Section 301 actually is

Section 301 refers to Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974, which authorizes the US Trade Representative (USTR) to investigate and retaliate against foreign trade practices deemed unfair or discriminatory. In 2018, the USTR initiated an investigation into China's intellectual property practices, technology transfer policies, and innovation policies — and imposed tariffs as the remedy.

The result was four rounds of tariffs, covering nearly all US imports from China — roughly $370 billion in annual trade. Unlike MFN tariff rates (which apply to all countries equally), Section 301 tariffs apply exclusively to goods with Chinese origin.

The four Section 301 lists

List 1

Enacted July 2018 · Covers $34 billion in trade

+25%

Products: Industrial machinery, aerospace parts, auto parts, semiconductors

HTS chapters 28, 29, 38, 84, 85, 86, 87, 88, 90

List 2

Enacted August 2018 · Covers $16 billion in trade

+25%

Products: Chemicals, plastics, electric motors, motorcycles, outboard motors

HTS chapters 27, 29, 38, 39, 84, 85, 87, 89

List 3

Enacted September 2018 · Covers $200 billion in trade

+25% (raised from 10% in May 2019)

Products: Electronics, clothing, furniture, food products, handbags, luggage

HTS chapters 04, 16, 39, 42, 44, 61, 62, 64, 73, 84, 85, 94

List 4A

Enacted September 2019 · Covers $120 billion in trade

+7.5%

Products: Smartphones, laptops, apparel, footwear, TVs, toys

HTS chapters 61, 62, 63, 64, 84, 85, 85 (8517.12 exempted)

How Section 301 stacks with MFN duty

Section 301 tariffs are additive — they sit on top of whatever MFN (normal) duty rate applies to your product. The formula:

Total duty = MFN rate + Section 301 rate

Cotton t-shirts (6109.10) — List 316.5% + 25% = 41.5%

Smartphones (8517.12) — List 30% + 7.5% = 7.5%

Wooden furniture (9403.60) — List 4A0% + 7.5% = 7.5%

Auto parts (8708.99) — List 22.5% + 25% = 27.5%

MPF (0.3464%) and HMF (0.125% ocean) are then added on top of the customs value as well.

How to find which list covers your product

1Identify your product's 10-digit HTS code (use our free AI lookup if you don't know it)

2Cross-reference the HTS code against the USTR Section 301 annexes for all four lists

3Note the applicable rate — check if any active exclusion covers your specific 10-digit code

4Stack it: MFN rate + Section 301 rate + any anti-dumping/CVD orders

5Add MPF, HMF, and freight to get full landed cost

Skip the manual lookup

The Zentria Flow tariff calculator checks your HTS code against all four Section 301 lists automatically — and shows the full stacked duty rate including MPF.

Check my Section 301 rate

FAQ

Are Section 301 tariffs still in effect in 2026?

Yes. As of 2026, all four Section 301 lists remain in effect. The USTR conducted a statutory four-year review in 2022–2024 and kept all lists active, with some product-specific rate increases. No broad elimination is scheduled.

Can I get a Section 301 exclusion for my product?

The original Section 301 exclusion program ended in 2021. A new targeted exclusion process was opened in 2022–2024 for specific HTS codes in List 3 and List 4A. You can check the USTR's current exclusion register or work with a licensed customs broker to assess whether your product has an active exclusion.

Do Section 301 tariffs apply if I ship from Vietnam instead of China?

No — Section 301 applies to goods originating in China (per country-of-origin rules, not the shipping country). If goods are manufactured or substantially transformed in Vietnam, they are not subject to Section 301. However, 'China transshipped through Vietnam' goods still face Section 301 plus potential penalty duties. US Customs (CBP) actively investigates origin fraud.

Are tariffs on top of the regular MFN duty rate?

Yes. Section 301 tariffs are additive — they stack on top of the normal MFN (Most Favored Nation) duty rate. If cotton t-shirts have a 16.5% MFN rate and are on List 3 (25%), the effective rate is 41.5%. Use the tariff calculator above to see the full stacked rate for your product.

How do I know which list my product is on?

Look up your product's 10-digit HTS code first, then cross-reference it against the USTR's Section 301 annexes. Our tariff calculator does this automatically — enter your product description and origin country (China) to see the complete stacked duty rate.