Managing Regulatory Complexity
Complex trade regulations demand accurate documentation and seamless processes to avoid enforcement scrutiny and costly penalties
Automate customs filing and clearance to limit U.S. import risk
Global Trade solutions
Our Global Trade management solutions streamline U.S. import and export logistics, centralize sourcing and reduce regulatory risk—helping supply chain partners accelerate border entry, avoid financial penalties and protect brand integrity.
Challenges
What are the challenges?
Maintaining Product Quality
Global sourcing introduces risks to safety, quality and regulatory compliance —putting product integrity and brand reputation on the line
Standardizing Manual Processes
Disconnected manual processes increase labor costs, data errors and shipment delays at ports of entry
Achieving Global Shipment Visibility
Evolving supply chains make it harder to track shipments, prevent delays and control inventory across global suppliers and transport networks
Collaborating Across All Supply Chain Partners
Diverse operating procedures, languages, time zones and currencies make partner coordination increasingly complex
Benefits
What are the benefits?
Global Trade solutions help businesses cut costs, automate manual tasks and reduce compliance risks. By streamlining processes and improving oversight, they minimize disruptions and protect brand reputation.
Our Global Trade technology centralizes document management and provides real-time visibility to validate product integrity, track international shipments and expedite U.S. Customs clearance.
Eliminate manual errors and delays
Simplify U.S. customs clearance
Centralize global sourcing operations
Manage compliance and product integrity costs
Capabilities
Our key capabilities
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Global sourcing and supplier management
Centralize supplier information, evaluate suppliers, negotiate terms and manage direct and indirect materials, products and services.
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Product integrity and compliance
Schedule, track and validate product integrity and compliance activities before shipments are released.
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Customs filing and trade compliance
Simplify U.S. customs entry filings with accurate declaration data, support trade agreements and duty reductions and reconcile entries with final details.
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Shipment data and export management
Submit air and ocean shipment data through the Automated Manifest System (AMS) and manage export requirements across air, ocean, land and rail.
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Shipment visibility and deconsolidation
Access real-time ocean container updates, deconsolidate imports for multiple consignees and send arrival notices to the right parties.
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Document management and analytics
Organize product and entity documents in one place, with easy upload and PDF splitting, and create, schedule, filter and export reports to support better decisions.
Difference
The Infios difference
Centralized data & document storage
Upload, create, store and access all trade documents in an integrated platform with U.S. Customs and Border Protection. Automate document processing and streamline searches, while simplifying email distribution, printing and data exports through a centralized dashboard.Advanced workflows
Automate daily tasks with logic-driven workflows and defined roles for both internal users and customers. Use pre-defined data sets to select, match and compare fields for effective exception management. Schedule reports for automatic email delivery or secure online sharing, making downloads effortless.Cloud-delivered software
Reduce up-front hardware and infrastructure costs with subscription-based pricing. It covers system maintenance, security updates and product enhancements. With cloud accessibility, users can securely access the solution from anywhere.Comprehensive customs solution
Our Software as a Service (SaaS) solution streamlines daily operations for customs brokers and self-filing importers, covering product classification, import regulation compliance, licensing, entry submissions, in-bond filings via the Automated Broker Interface, denied party screening and duty/tax payments.
FAQs
Got a question?
Global Trade Management (GTM) encompasses the processes and tools that help organizations manage the movement of goods across international supply chains. From production and trade compliance at ports of entry to final delivery, GTM ensures smooth import and export operations, optimizing efficiency and ensuring regulatory compliance.
Organizations involved in importing or exporting products internationally use Global Trade Management to navigate trade regulations and transportation processes across national ports of entry. These activities can be handled internally or by third-party partners, such as customs brokerages and freight forwarders, who leverage advanced technology to streamline operations.
A customs brokerage acts as an intermediary, facilitating communication between parties involved in global trade and ensuring compliance with regulations. Their services are essential to the smooth operation of the global supply chain, helping to minimize risks and ensure timely, compliant shipments for customers.
A freight forwarder acts as an intermediary between the shipper and the carrier, primarily for international shipments. They help businesses respond quickly and efficiently to changing customer demands and evolving international shipping requirements.
A Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) is a secure area near a U.S. Customs and Border Protection port of entry. FTZs allow businesses to eliminate, defer or reduce duty payments on goods that are manufactured, assembled or stored for import or export.
A tariff is a tax applied on imports or exports of goods between countries. In the United States, tariffs are based on the value of the goods, including freight and insurance costs.
The Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS) classifies imported goods based on their name, use or materials used in production to determine applicable tariffs.
A Partner Government Agency (PGA) is any U.S. federal government agency that collaborates with U.S. Customs and Border Protection to regulate the safety and quality standards of goods entering the United States.
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Automate customs filing and clearance to limit U.S. import risk
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Stay ahead of costly risks at the U.S. border with the right technology solutions for customs brokers and importers
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