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 Footwear — US Import Duty Table 2026

Product	HTS	MFN	§301	§122	2026 Total	Note
Athletic / sports sneakers	6404.11	20%	0%	10%	~30%	No §301; Vietnam is #1 Nike/Adidas source
Casual sneakers / trainers	6404.19	12.5%	0%	10%	~22.5%	No §301; saves 7.5% vs China
Leather dress shoes (men's)	6403.51	8.5%	0%	10%	~18.5%	No §301; saves 7.5% vs China
Leather dress shoes (women's)	6403.59	10%	0%	10%	~20%	No §301; saves 7.5% vs China
Leather boots (ankle)	6403.91	8.5%	0%	10%	~18.5%	No §301; saves 7.5% vs China
Waterproof rubber boots	6401.92	37.5%	0%	10%	~47.5%	No §301; saves 25% vs China (72.5%)
Rubber / plastics other	6402.99	9%	0%	10%	~19%	No §301; clogs, plastic shoes
Flip-flops / thong sandals	6402.20	12.5%	0%	10%	~22.5%	No §301; saves 7.5% vs China
Slippers / house shoes	6405.10	10%	0%	10%	~20%	No §301; saves 7.5% vs China

MPF (0.3464%, min $32.71) applies per shipment. All §301 values shown as 0% — Vietnam is not subject to Section 301 tariffs.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the import duty on shoes from Vietnam?

Footwear from Vietnam pays the US MFN base duty (8.5–37.5% depending on HTS subheading) plus the 2026 Section 122 universal surcharge of 10%. There is no Section 301 surcharge — that applies to China only. Athletic sneakers from Vietnam face approximately 30% total (20% MFN + 10% §122), compared to ~37.5% from China. Waterproof rubber boots save ~25 percentage points vs China.

Why do major shoe brands manufacture in Vietnam?

Nike, Adidas, Puma, and New Balance collectively source 40–55% of their footwear from Vietnam. The main reasons: (1) no Section 301 tariff (China-specific), (2) competitive labour costs, (3) well-established supply chain infrastructure built up since the early 2000s, (4) FTAs with the EU (EVFTA) and other markets reduce duties for brands exporting globally from Vietnam. Vietnam overtook China as the #1 US footwear import origin by value in 2023.

Does Vietnam have a free trade agreement with the US on footwear?

There is no US-Vietnam FTA as of mid-2026 — the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP), which would have eliminated most tariffs, was never ratified. Vietnam-origin footwear therefore pays the full US MFN rate. However, the MFN rate is the same for all WTO members, and the key advantage is what Vietnam does NOT face: no Section 301, no anti-dumping orders on footwear, and no China-specific scrutiny.

How do I verify that footwear qualifies for Vietnam origin?

For customs purposes, substantial transformation determines origin. Footwear is substantially transformed in Vietnam if the upper and sole are both manufactured there — or if sufficient processing occurs to change the HTS tariff classification at the heading level (4-digit). CBP has challenged Vietnam-origin claims on goods merely assembled in Vietnam from Chinese components. Ensure your supplier's factory performs meaningful manufacturing operations in Vietnam, not just final assembly.

What documentation do I need to import shoes from Vietnam?

You need: (1) commercial invoice in English showing product description, HTS code, unit price, and total value; (2) packing list; (3) bill of lading or airway bill; (4) country of origin declaration on the invoice or separate certificate; (5) for children's footwear, CPSC testing certificates for lead content and flammability under CPSIA. If you are importing under a bond, your customs broker handles CBP Form 7501 entry summary.