We solved cash flow issues for a customer who was paying 78% tariffs (due to anti-dumping policy).
A customer reached out to us with a challenge. His company imports high-end disposable aluminum trays, pots, and pans into the U.S., but there was a catch: an eye-watering 78% anti-dumping duty was causing him serious cash flow issues.
They was looking for a workaround and had heard that shipping to Canada and then sending smaller shipments under $800 back into the U.S. could help bypass some taxes. While this method might work for certain items, we had to break it to them—products with anti-dumping duties are not legally eligible for that exemption. Fraud exists in this space, but we want a legal solution, so we had to explore other avenues.
Our consultants offered the customer two possible options:
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Sell the products in Canada. If their business could tap into the Canadian market, they could avoid U.S. duties altogether by keeping the goods north of the border.
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Utilize a Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ). These zones, located at ports across the U.S., offer a game-changing solution for importers like this. Instead of paying the full $17,000 duty upfront on the full shipment, they could store the goods in an FTZ and withdraw them incrementally, paying only the taxes for what extracted at a given time.
When I explained the FTZ option, it was like a light bulb went off. This approach allowed the aluminium import company to better manage their cash flow without compromising legality or operations. They were so grateful for the guidance, knowing they could now focus on growing their business without the financial strain of an immediate full-duty payment.
Sometimes, all it takes is the right conversation to turn a seemingly impossible situation into a manageable one!
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