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.

China Clothing & Apparel — US Import Duty Table 2026

Product	HTS	MFN	§301	§122	2026 Total	Note
Cotton t-shirts (knit)	6109.10	16.5%	7.5%	10%	~34%	List 4A; 7.5% S301 (reduced from 15% Phase 1)
Men's cotton trousers (woven)	6203.42	16.6%	7.5%	10%	~34.1%	List 4A
Women's cotton blouses	6206.10	15.4%	7.5%	10%	~32.9%	List 4A
Men's wool suits	6203.11	16.5%	7.5%	10%	~34%	List 4A
Synthetic fiber outerwear	6201.13	27.7%	7.5%	10%	~45.2%	High MFN base on manmade fiber outerwear
Knit sweaters (cotton)	6110.20	16.5%	7.5%	10%	~34%	List 4A
Swimwear	6211.11	11.3%	7.5%	10%	~28.8%	List 4A
Down-filled jackets	6201.93	4.4%	7.5%	10%	~21.9%	Lower MFN; List 4A
Hosiery / socks (cotton)	6115.95	13.5%	7.5%	10%	~31%	List 4A
Leather footwear	6403.59	10%	7.5%	10%	~27.5%	List 4A; footwear is separate from apparel

China vs. Alternative Apparel Origins

Origin	MFN	§301	§122	Total	FTA / Advantage
China	16.5%	7.5%	10%	~34%	None — S301 List 4A at 7.5%
Bangladesh	16.5%	0%	10%	~26.5%	None (LDC) — No S301; lowest cost Asian apparel origin
Vietnam	16.5%	0%	10%	~26.5%	None — No S301; world #3 apparel exporter
India	16.5%	0%	10%	~26.5%	None — No S301; strong cotton production
Morocco	0%	0%	10%	~10%	MFTA — US-Morocco FTA 0% base; often overlooked
Mexico (USMCA)	0%	0%	10%	~10%	USMCA — USMCA 0% if rules of origin met

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the import duty on clothing from China in 2026?

Clothing from China faces three separate tariffs in 2026: (1) MFN base duty — apparel typically carries 16.5–27.7% MFN depending on fiber type and construction; (2) Section 301 tariff — 7.5% for most apparel (List 4A, reduced from 15% under the Phase 1 trade deal); (3) Section 122 — 10% flat on all US imports, expiring July 24, 2026. A standard cotton t-shirt (HTS 6109.10) totals approximately 34%: 16.5% + 7.5% + 10%. Note that synthetic outerwear can be much higher due to elevated MFN rates (27.7% MFN).

Is Section 301 on Chinese clothing 25% or 7.5%?

Most apparel from China is on Section 301 List 4A, which carries 7.5% (not 25%). List 4A tariffs were reduced from 15% to 7.5% under the US-China Phase 1 trade deal signed in January 2020 and maintained since. This is different from electronics, machinery, and other products on Lists 1–3 which face 25% Section 301.

Which country is cheapest to import clothing from?

Morocco (US-Morocco FTA, 0% base) and Mexico (USMCA, 0% base) offer the lowest tariff rates for apparel destined for the US market — roughly 10% when Section 122 is active, and 0% after it expires. Bangladesh, Vietnam, and India have no Section 301 but retain the full 16.5% MFN, giving a total of ~26.5% in 2026. China is the most expensive at ~34% for standard cotton apparel.

Does Section 122 apply to clothing from China?

Yes. Section 122 applies to all US imports including clothing. It stacks on top of the MFN + Section 301 combination. For a Chinese cotton t-shirt: 16.5% MFN + 7.5% S301 + 10% S122 = ~34%. If S122 expires July 24, 2026, this drops to ~24% (16.5% + 7.5%), while Vietnamese and Bangladeshi garments drop from ~26.5% to ~16.5%.

What is the HS code for importing t-shirts from China?

Cotton knit t-shirts are classified under HTS 6109.10.00. The rate in 2026 is 16.5% MFN + 7.5% Section 301 + 10% Section 122 = approximately 34% for Chinese origin. The same HTS code from Bangladesh, Vietnam, or India = 16.5% MFN + 0% S301 + 10% S122 = approximately 26.5%.