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.

Vietnam Electronics — US Import Duty Table 2026

Product	HTS	MFN	§301	§122	2026 Total	Note
Smartphones & mobile phones	8517.13	0%	0%	10%	~10%	Samsung makes >50% of phones in Vietnam; ITA 0% MFN
Laptops & notebook computers	8471.30	0%	0%	10%	~10%	ITA 0%; Apple, Intel, LG all have Vietnam ops
Tablet computers	8471.41	0%	0%	10%	~10%	ITA 0%; no Section 301 for Vietnam
Integrated circuits / chips	8542.31	0%	0%	10%	~10%	ITA; Intel, Amkor, Hana Microdisplay in Vietnam
Printed circuit boards (PCBs)	8534.00	0%	0%	10%	~10%	ITA; growing PCB manufacturing in North Vietnam
LCD/LED televisions	8528.72	5%	0%	10%	~15%	5% MFN base; no S301; Samsung, LG Vietnam
Wireless headphones / earbuds	8518.30	Free	0%	10%	~10%	0% MFN + 0% S301; major shift from China
Cameras (digital)	8525.80	Free	0%	10%	~10%	Canon, Nikon increasingly sourced from Vietnam
Power supplies & adaptors	8504.40	Free	0%	10%	~10%	Growing shift from Guangdong to Vietnam
Lithium-ion batteries	8507.60	3.4%	0%	10%	~13.4%	vs ~38.4% from China; significant saving

Electronics Import Duty by Origin (2026)

Origin	§301	MFN	§122	Total	Key brands / note
Vietnam	0%	0%	10%	~10%	No Section 301; ITA covers most electronics at 0% MFN
Malaysia	0%	0%	10%	~10%	No Section 301; Penang = world #3 semiconductor hub
Taiwan	0%	0%	10%	~10%	No Section 301; TSMC, Foxconn, ASUS origin
South Korea	0%	0%	10%	~10%	KORUS FTA; Samsung, LG, SK Hynix
Philippines	0%	0%	10%	~10%	No Section 301; IC assembly hub (Texas Instruments)
China	25%	0%	10%	~35%	25 ppt premium vs Vietnam/Malaysia for same product

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is Vietnam cheaper than China for electronics imports?

Vietnam electronics avoid the Section 301 tariff (25%) that applies to Chinese-origin goods. Both countries pay 0% MFN on ITA-covered electronics (semiconductors, laptops, phones, PCBs) and both pay 10% Section 122. But China adds 25% Section 301 on top. The gap: China ~35% total vs Vietnam ~10% total — a 25 percentage point difference on the same product. This is the primary driver behind the 2018–2026 electronics supply chain shift from China to Vietnam.

Which major electronics brands manufacture in Vietnam?

Samsung is Vietnam's largest electronics manufacturer — they produce over 50% of their global smartphone output at factories in Bắc Ninh and Thái Nguyên, making Vietnam the world's #2 smartphone exporter after China. Intel operates a large chip assembly and test facility in Ho Chi Minh City. LG produces smartphones (wound down in 2021) and continues home appliances. Apple has increasingly shifted MacBook, AirPod, and Apple Watch production to Vietnam suppliers. Canon and Nikon also produce cameras in Vietnam.

Does Vietnam have a US free trade agreement that helps electronics?

Vietnam does not have a bilateral FTA with the US as of June 2026 — negotiations for a US-Vietnam FTA have been discussed but not concluded. The tariff advantage is entirely the absence of Section 301 (which is China-specific) and MFN elimination under the WTO ITA. If the US and Vietnam conclude an FTA, apparel and non-ITA electronics would additionally benefit — ITA-covered electronics already enjoy 0% MFN regardless.

Are there any risks to sourcing electronics from Vietnam?

The main risks: (1) Origin fraud — CBP has investigated Chinese goods routed through Vietnam to circumvent Section 301. Products assembled in Vietnam but with more than 45% Chinese value content may face anti-circumvention rulings. Ensure your supplier can document Vietnam origin. (2) Capacity constraints — rapid growth has created infrastructure and workforce bottlenecks in northern Vietnam. (3) Vietnam's own export controls — Vietnam is a signatory to some multilateral export control arrangements. Verify your product isn't subject to dual-use restrictions.

When Section 122 expires July 24, 2026, what happens?

For Vietnamese electronics: ITA-covered goods (laptops, phones, chips) would go from ~10% to ~0% — fully duty-free. Non-ITA electronics with MFN base (like TVs at 5%) would go from ~15% to ~5%. China would go from ~35% to ~25% on the same goods. The 25 percentage-point China-Vietnam gap persists regardless of S122 status, because it's driven by S301 which has no expiry.