Strategic Duty Mitigation Solutions

Reduce duty costs by 15-40% through proven strategies. Our experts identify legal opportunities to optimize your landed costs while maintaining compliance.

Significant Cost Reduction Opportunities

Proven Results

Our clients typically save $250,000-$2M annually through strategic duty planning.

15-40% Average Reduction

Multiple Strategies

We evaluate all available programs and techniques to maximize your savings potential.

Key Mitigation Strategies

Free Trade Agreement Utilization

Maximize benefits from USMCA, CAFTA, and other trade agreements

Potential Savings: 5-25% duty reduction

Duty Drawback Programs

Recover duties on imported materials used in exported products

Potential Savings: 99% duty recovery on qualifying exports

Foreign Trade Zones (FTZ)

Defer, reduce, or eliminate duties through strategic zone usage

Potential Savings: 10-30% cost reduction plus cash flow benefits

Specialized Programs

GSP, CBI, ATPA and other preferential trade programs

Potential Savings: Duty-free treatment for qualifying products

Our Strategic Approach

Cost Analysis

Review current duty spend and identify opportunities

Strategy Design

Develop customized mitigation plan with ROI projections

Implementation

Execute strategy with compliance documentation

Monitoring

Track savings and optimize strategies over time

Success Example

Electronics Manufacturer - $1.2M Annual Savings

Challenge

$3.2M annual duty costs on Asian component imports

Solution

FTZ setup + USMCA qualification + drawback program

Result

37% duty reduction + improved cash flow

Expected Benefits

✓ Immediate cost reduction through available programs and preferential rates
✓ Long-term strategic advantage with ongoing optimization opportunities
✓ Improved cash flow through duty deferral and recovery programs
✓ Competitive pricing advantage with lower landed costs

Duty Mitigation Strategies