Stop Overpaying on Global Trade & Tariffs - Turn Compliance Into Profit

Mid-market importers and exporters are leaving millions on the table in overpaid duties, missed exemptions, and compliance risks. Our Trade Management services recover those hidden profits, protect your supply chain, and free your team to focus on growth.

On average, clients recover 6–12% of trade-related costs within the first 90 days.

Turn Trade Compliance Into a Profit Center

Importing and exporting should not drain your margins. For many mid-market companies, hidden duty overpayments, missed exemptions, and compliance risks add up to millions in lost profit each year. Without dedicated trade staff, these opportunities slip through the cracks. We close the gap and return savings to your bottom line.

Duty Optimization

Recover overpaid duties and taxes quickly. We review historical trade data and current processes to identify immediate savings and future protections.

  • Tariff classification, valuation, and origin validation
  • Program-based strategies: abatement, deferral, recovery, avoidance
  • Opportunity sizing and quick-win execution roadmap
  • Broker data vs. ACE reconciliation and variance checks

Compliance & Risk Management

Reduce exposure to fines and shipment delays by strengthening controls and aligning operations to regulations.

  • Internal controls and post-transaction verification
  • Recordkeeping and audit readiness
  • Screenings, filings, and licenses coordination
  • Training, SOPs, and management reporting

Managed Trade Services

Get expert coverage without adding headcount. We provide continuity and accuracy for critical trade tasks.

  • HTS classification and product database management
  • FTA solicitation and administration
  • Post-transaction testing and trade data analytics
  • Document management and record retention

With ProfitLinz Trade Management, every shipment becomes an opportunity to protect margins, recover cash, and strengthen your position.


What Trade Management Services Uncovers

Case studies from real world impact for mid-market importers and exporters

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Recovered $1.2M in 60 Days

A mid-market manufacturer was overpaying duties for years. Our review identified recoverable overpayments and delivered seven figures in savings without disrupting daily operations.

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Avoided $500K in Penalties

A global exporter had compliance gaps that could have triggered costly fines. We closed the issues, strengthened controls, and kept shipments moving without legal exposure.

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Built-in Trade Expertise, Zero Overhead

A fast-growing importer lacked in-house trade staff. By outsourcing classification, FTA administration, and transaction auditing, they gained seamless coverage at a fraction of the cost.

Frequently Asked Questions

Answers for CEOs, COOs, and CFOs evaluating profit impact, risk, and time to value

How much can Trade Management services realistically save us?

Most mid-market companies recover 6–12% of trade-related costs within the first 90 days. Savings come from duty recoveries, missed exemptions, and tighter controls that prevent future leakage.

We already use a customs broker. Why do we need this?

Brokers submit entries. ProfitLinz analyzes classifications, reconciles ACE data, validates origin and valuation, and identifies recoverable overpayments. We operate as a strategic layer that brokers are not designed to provide.

How quickly will we see results?

Quick wins typically appear in 30 to 60 days. Duty refunds and recoveries can post rapidly. Structural improvements to compliance and controls protect margins going forward.

Do we need full time trade staff to make this work?

No. ProfitLinz provides outsourced expertise so you avoid added headcount. We manage HTS classification, FTA administration, post transaction verification, and reporting so your team can focus on growth.

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What is the risk if we do nothing?

Ongoing profit leakage from overpayments and lost programs, plus exposure to audits, penalties, and shipment delays. Both impact cash and supply chain reliability.

How do you measure ROI and tie it to our P&L?

We track hard savings such as refunds and avoided duties, as well as avoided penalties and cycle time reductions. Reporting aligns to finance so impacts map directly to your P&L and cash flow.

Can you support both imports and exports across multiple regions?

Yes. We support import and export programs for mid-market manufacturers and distributors, including classification, valuation, origin, and FTA strategy across major regions.

Will this disrupt day to day operations?

Minimal lift. We start with data pulls from your broker and ACE, then run a targeted review. Execution is coordinated to avoid shipment delays and resource conflicts.

Is there a fit for companies under $25M in annual trade volume?

Yes. Smaller portfolios still benefit from correct classification, origin validation, and program enrollment. Engagements are sized to your volume with fast payback targets.

Is this a one time project or an ongoing service?

Both. Many clients start with a historical review to recover cash and close gaps, then continue with managed trade services to protect margins and compliance over time.Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipisicing elit. Autem dolore, alias, numquam enim ab voluptate id quam harum ducimus cupiditate similique quisquam et deserunt, recusandae.

What data do you need to start?

The best data is your ACE data (if you have an account). Or recent broker entry data, product master, or HTS mapping, and basic shipment volumes. We can work directly with your broker for an efficient and secure transfer.

How is ProfitLinz different from consultants or law firms?

We combine forensic analysis, implementation, and ongoing managed services. You get a partner who finds savings, executes changes, and sustains results rather than a one-time report.

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Consulting Firm based in Charleston, SC, U.S.A.

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