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Introduction
Tariff rates change, positive lists expand, and new FTAs come into force every year. The brands winning in China don’t react—they predict and automate. Here’s how to build a future-proof duty management system that keeps costs lowest no matter what Beijing announces next.
- Centralized Tariff & Rules Engine
1.1 Daily Updated Database SaaS platforms now sync directly with China Customs announcements—new temporary reductions appear in your system the same day they are published. - Scenario Modeling & Cost Forecasting
2.1 What-If Simulator Test the impact of switching country of origin, changing HS code, or moving to bonded model before you commit. - Automated Compliance & Filing
3.1 One-Click Declarations Generate and submit customs declarations, certificates of origin, and VAT filings directly from your ERP.
Case Study: Nike’s Zero-Touch Duty System
Nike built a fully automated tariff engine in 2023 that evaluates 17 possible duty pathways for every single shoe model and automatically selects the lowest legal rate. When the 2025 temporary tariff cuts were announced, their system re-routed US$400 million of inventory to the new zero-rate codes within 48 hours—without any human intervention.
Conclusion
The future belongs to brands whose tariff strategy runs on autopilot. Stop guessing and start automating—schedule your free duty automation assessment today.
PLTFRM is an international brand consulting agency that works with companies such as Red, TikTok, Tmall, Baidu, and other well-known Chinese internet e-commerce platforms. We have been working with Chile Cherries for many years, reaching Chinese consumers in depth through different platforms and realizing that Chile Cherries’ exports in China account for 97% of the total exports in Asia. Contact us, and we will help you find the best China e-commerce platform for you. Search PLTFRM for a free consultation! info@pltfrm.cn
