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 Electronics — US Import Duty Table 2026

Product	HTS	MFN	§301	§122	2026 Total	Note
Smartphones & mobile phones	8517.13	0%	25%	10%	~35%	List 3 S301; most smartphones assembled in CN
Laptops & notebook computers	8471.30	0%	25%	10%	~35%	ITA: 0% MFN; S301 List 3 still applies
Tablet computers	8471.41	0%	25%	10%	~35%	Same treatment as laptops
LCD/LED televisions (>85cm)	8528.72	5%	25%	10%	~40%	5% MFN base; List 3 S301
Integrated circuits / chips	8542.31	0%	25%	10%	~35%	ITA: 0% MFN; S301 25% applies to CN origin
Printed circuit boards (PCBs)	8534.00	0%	25%	10%	~35%	ITA coverage; S301 List 3
Lithium-ion batteries	8507.60	3.4%	25%	10%	~38.4%	EV battery tariffs additionally elevated
Wireless headphones / earbuds	8518.30	Free	25%	10%	~35%	List 3 S301
Surveillance cameras (IP)	8525.89	Free	25%	10%	~35%	Chinese cameras face additional scrutiny (NDAA)
Power banks	8507.80	3.4%	25%	10%	~38.4%	Classified under li-ion battery subheadings
Solar panels (crystalline Si)	8541.40	Free	25%	10%	~35%+	Additional AD/CVD duties apply; some cells +50% safeguard

MPF (0.3464%, min $32.71, max $614.35) applies per shipment. Anti-dumping and countervailing duties may apply to specific products.

China vs. Alternative Electronics Origins

Origin	§301	MFN	§122	Total	Note
China	25%	0%	10%	~35%	High — S301 stacks on ITA 0% MFN
Vietnam	0%	0%	10%	~10%	No S301; ITA 0% MFN; lowest cost origin for electronics
Malaysia	0%	0%	10%	~10%	No S301; Penang = world #3 semiconductor hub
Taiwan	0%	0%	10%	~10%	No S301; TSMC/MediaTek supply chain
Philippines	0%	0%	10%	~10%	No S301; ITA electronics 0% MFN
South Korea	0%	0%	10%	~10%	KORUS FTA 0% base; Samsung/LG origin

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Electronics imported from China face a three-layer tariff structure in 2026: (1) MFN base duty — most electronics covered by the WTO Information Technology Agreement (ITA) are 0% MFN; (2) Section 301 tariff — 25% on nearly all Chinese electronics (Lists 1–3); (3) Section 122 surcharge — 10% flat on all US imports, expiring July 24, 2026. Combined, this means most Chinese electronics face approximately 35% effective duty. Items like TVs (5% MFN) or batteries (3.4% MFN) can reach 38–40%.

Does the WTO Information Technology Agreement (ITA) eliminate duty on Chinese electronics?

The ITA eliminates the MFN base duty on covered electronics (semiconductors, computers, PCBs, telecom equipment, etc.), bringing MFN to 0%. However, Section 301 is a punitive unilateral tariff that stacks on top of MFN — it is not eliminated by the ITA. So Chinese-origin ITA-covered goods pay 0% MFN + 25% S301 + 10% S122 = ~35%, not 0%.

Which country is cheapest to import electronics from to the US?

Vietnam, Malaysia, Taiwan, the Philippines, and South Korea all avoid Section 301. For ITA-covered electronics (semiconductors, laptops, phones), these origins pay 0% MFN + 0% S301 + 10% S122 (until July 24) = ~10%, versus ~35% for China. Vietnam has become the largest alternative electronics assembly hub, particularly for Samsung phones, Intel chips, and Foxconn-assembled products.

Are surveillance cameras from China subject to additional restrictions beyond tariffs?

Yes. Beyond the 35%+ tariff burden, Chinese surveillance cameras face additional non-tariff restrictions. Section 889 of the FY2019 NDAA prohibits US federal agencies from purchasing cameras from Huawei, Hikvision, Dahua, and Hytera, and prohibits federal contractors from using them. Some state-level procurement bans also exist. The tariff burden is separate from these procurement restrictions.

When does the Section 122 10% surcharge expire?

Section 122 expires July 24, 2026. If Congress does not extend it, the 10% surcharge drops automatically. For Chinese electronics, this would reduce the effective rate from ~35% to ~25% (just MFN + S301). This is still substantial — the bigger cost driver for Chinese electronics is the Section 301 25%, which has no scheduled expiry.