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.

Country Tariff Guide · May 2026

South Korea Tariffs 2026

South Korea has a free trade agreement with the US (KORUS) — most goods enter at 0% duty. Electronics are zero-rated under both KORUS and the IT Agreement. Steel operates under a quota arrangement instead of §232 tariffs. One of the most favorable sourcing countries for US importers.

KORUS FTA rate

99% of goods duty-free

Electronics

ITA + KORUS combined

§232 Steel

Quota

70% of avg; over = 25%

FTA since

2012

KORUS in force Mar 2012

KORUS FTA — America's Biggest Asia FTA

The Korea-US Free Trade Agreement is the largest US FTA with an Asian country. It entered into force on March 15, 2012, and eliminated tariffs on the vast majority of goods. By 2022, over 99% of Korea-US bilateral trade was tariff-free. The agreement was updated in 2018 to address auto trade provisions.

Tariff elimination

Immediate elimination of most MFN rates on Day 1 (March 2012), with remaining goods phased to 0% over 5–10 years. Virtually all industrial goods are now at 0%.

Rules of origin

Korean goods must meet KORUS origin requirements — generally based on tariff classification change at the heading level, or a Regional Value Content threshold of 35–55% depending on method.

Cumulation

KORUS allows cumulation with US content — Korean goods incorporating US-origin materials more easily satisfy origin rules.

Certificate of Origin

Importers must maintain documentation supporting the KORUS claim. CBP may audit origin declarations. Certified exporter declarations or importer's knowledge are both accepted.

Steel: Quota Arrangement, Not 25% Tariff

Instead of imposing Section 232's 25% tariff, South Korea and the US agreed to a steel quota system: Korea is allocated approximately 70% of its 2015–2017 average steel export volumes tariff-free. Imports over the quota face 25% §232. Importers of Korean steel must verify quota availability with CBP at the time of entry — quotas fill seasonally and can close mid-year.

South Korea Tariff Rates by Product (2026)

Product	HS	MFN	KORUS	Notes
Passenger vehicles (cars)	8703	2.5%	0%*	Phased to 0% under KORUS; §232 proposed but not applied to Korea
Steel (flat-rolled)	7208–7212	0–6.5%	Quota†	§232 quota arrangement: 70% of 2015–2017 avg; over-quota = 25%
Aluminum	7601	0–6.5%	0%*	KORUS zero; §232 10% may apply
Electronics / semiconductors	8471–8542	0%	0%	IT Agreement + KORUS: zero duty
Displays / OLED panels	8528	0–5%	0%*	Samsung/LG supply chains; 0% under KORUS
Ships & marine vessels	8901–8906	0–1.5%	0%*	Korean shipbuilding is world-leading
Petrochemicals / plastics	3900–3999	0–6.5%	0%*	KORUS reduced rates over transition period
Apparel / textiles	6100–6217	12–32%	0%*†	Yarn-forward rule applies; many items phased to 0%
Pharmaceuticals	3004	0%	0%	0% MFN and KORUS; no additional surcharges
Agricultural goods	varies	varies	TRQ	TRQs apply for beef, rice, pork; phased reduction

* KORUS rate requires qualifying origin and supporting documentation.

† Steel quota arrangement replaces §232 for within-quota volumes. Over-quota steel: 25%.

2026: Does Section 122 Apply to KORUS Goods?

After the Supreme Court struck down IEEPA tariff authority in February 2026, Congress enacted a flat 10% Section 122 universal surcharge on all imports. The interaction with KORUS FTA rates is still being clarified. The prevailing CBP guidance as of mid-2026 is that Section 122 applies as a domestic tax measure separate from the treaty-based KORUS rates — meaning KORUS goods may still face the 10% S122 on top of their 0% KORUS duty rate. Verify current guidance with your customs broker before finalizing landed cost budgets.

How to Claim the KORUS FTA Rate — 5 Steps

KORUS preferential rates are not applied automatically — the importer must claim them. Here's the process:

Confirm qualifying origin

Your Korean supplier must confirm the goods meet KORUS rules of origin. For most industrial goods: the goods must be wholly obtained in Korea or undergo a tariff classification change (TCC) at the 4-digit HS heading level. Some goods require a Regional Value Content (RVC) of 35–55%.

Obtain origin certification

KORUS accepts three formats: (a) a signed exporter/producer certification on the commercial invoice or separate document, (b) an importer's own knowledge of origin, or (c) a written representation from the producer. There is no mandatory KORUS certificate of origin form — the certification can be on any document.

Claim KORUS on CBP Form 7501

On your Entry Summary (CBP Form 7501), enter 'KR' as the Special Program Indicator (SPI) in the duty rate field alongside the HTS code. This signals to CBP that you're claiming the KORUS preferential rate.

Retain records for 5 years

CBP can audit KORUS origin claims for up to 5 years after entry. Maintain all origin certifications, production records, and supplier declarations. If CBP initiates a verification, you have 30 days to respond with supporting documentation.

File a Prior Disclosure if needed

If you realize a KORUS claim was incorrect (wrong origin), file a prior disclosure with CBP before they contact you. Voluntarily correcting claims significantly reduces penalties.

South Korea vs China — Electronics Comparison

Product ($100K value)	🇨🇳 China duty	🇰🇷 Korea (KORUS)	Savings
Semiconductors / ICs	$0 (ITA 0%)	$0 (ITA + KORUS)	$0
OLED displays	$7,500 (7.5% §301)	$0 (KORUS 0%)	$7,500
Lithium batteries	$7,500 (7.5% §301)	$0 (KORUS 0%)	$7,500
Industrial machinery	$22,500 (12.5% MFN + 25% §301)	$0 (KORUS 0%)	$22,500
Passenger vehicles	$2,500 (2.5% MFN)	$0 (KORUS 0%)	$2,500

South Korea Tariffs — FAQs

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Taiwan Tariffs 2026

0% chips, no §301

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Japan Tariffs 2026

§232 autos + steel

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China Tariffs 2026

Section 301: +7.5–25%

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India Tariffs 2026

10% reciprocal, no FTA

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Vietnam Tariffs 2026

MFN + ADD/CVD

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