US compliance audit pricing
Fixed-fee. Per-tenant data isolation. No contingency-linked fees. Section 232, 301, AD/CVD and IEEPA tariff exposure in one platform.
US tariff exposure: why it matters now
For importers running goods into the United States, the tariff environment now stacks. Section 232 metals at six rate tiers, Section 301 China lists, AD/CVD overlays, IEEPA orders and the April 2026 derivatives expansion all compound onto the same entry.
Many declarations cleared correctly at the time are sitting on duty exposure today. Effective duty rates of 30% to 50% are not unusual when Section 232 and Section 301 stack on the same line item. The question is not whether you have exposure. The question is how much and where.
Section 232 (steel, aluminum, copper)
All 18 Chapter 99 headings under 9903.82.xx. Rate tier reconciliation at 0%, 10%, 15%, 25%, 50% and 200%. Steel, aluminum and copper coverage with copper expanded April 2026. Melt-and-pour and smelt-and-cast certificate validation. SIMA, AIM and CIMA license tracking. Annex I-A, I-B and III coverage. UK and US origin handling. Russia 200% scenario detection. Sub-15% metal content exemption analysis. FTZ privileged foreign status reconciliation. Section 232 drawback eligibility identification.
Section 301 (China lists)
List 1, 2, 3 and 4A coverage. Exclusion request matching against the open exclusion register. Bonded warehouse and FTZ entry analysis. Stacking with Section 232 identified where both apply to the same line item.
AD/CVD overlays
Antidumping and countervailing duty scope verification. Retroactive duty risk assessment where scope determinations expand. Cash deposit rate change tracking. Coordination with the broker on rate amendments before the next entry.
Stacking liability
The compounding question. Where Section 232 metal tariff applies, where Section 301 China tariff applies, where AD/CVD applies, where IEEPA applies, and where the cumulative duty creates exposure the importer is not surfacing today. We surface it before the broker, the auditor or CBP do.
New: Subheading 9903.82.01 — 0% rate for qualifying HTS codes
CSMS #68554727 / 91 FR 23056 created subheading 9903.82.01 with a 0% ad valorem rate for HTS codes subject to Note 16(c) where the goods contain no aluminum, steel, or copper. This rate applies retroactively to 12:01 AM ET, April 6, 2026.
That means approximately six weeks of entries filed between April 6 and mid-May 2026 may have been assessed Section 232 duty on goods that now qualify at 0%. If your entries include HTS codes under Note 16(c) and the goods do not contain aluminum, steel, or copper, you may be eligible for a Post-Summary Correction (PSC).
Why single-source ACE audits miss this: A single-source ACE audit sees the HTS code and assumes the §232 duty was applied correctly. It cannot see the Bill of Materials or the supplier metal content declarations. MCI’s six-source methodology reconciles the HTS code against the BOM and supplier metal content declarations to surface this recovery opportunity.
PSC window: 314 days from entry summary. Act before the window closes.
Why other platforms miss this
Other platforms show you ACE data. MyCustomsInfo® audits the data behind the data. Six sources are required for a complete Section 232 audit: ACE ES reports, SIMA / AIM / CIMA license data, importer Bill of Materials with metal percentages, commercial invoices, melt-and-pour and smelt-and-cast certificates, and broker entry worksheets. We reconcile across all six and surface where any of them disagree with the entry as filed.
The licensed US customs broker handles every regulated filing. MyCustomsInfo® prepares the data. Broker reviews and files. The §1641 line we will not cross.
How MCI works alongside your broker
Clear division of responsibility. We prepare the data. Your licensed customs broker reviews and files.
We prepare
MCI analyses your declaration data across six sources. Piers AI flags non-compliant entries, calculates exposure, and prepares correction-ready documentation with supporting evidence.
Broker reviews
Your licensed customs broker receives the MCI output. They review the analysis, validate the proposed corrections, and determine the final classification and filing strategy.
Broker files
The licensed broker files the PSC, protest, CAPE submission or drawback claim directly with CBP. They invoice you direct for regulated filing work. MCI never touches regulated activity.
Investment that pays for itself
The average SME with 400+ annual declarations discovers $35,560 in overpaid duties through MyCustomsInfo®, a return of 2–4× on an annual Essentials subscription.
If you process 400+ declarations a year, the first audit cycle likely pays for the subscription.
Per-tenant data isolation
Piers AI + broker validation
CBP-validated model
48-hour turnaround
Audit-ready documentation
AWS Hosted US
Which plan fits you?
Match your annual declaration volume to the right tier. Not sure? We will help you calculate it.
Starting out
$635/mo
- ✓ Up to 6,000 Line Items/yr
- ✓ ~1,500 declarations
- ✓ 3 users, UK/EU/US
This is for you if you file under 500 declarations a year and need audit visibility.
Most popularGrowing importer
$953/mo
- ✓ Up to 90,000 Line Items/yr
- ✓ ~22,500 declarations
- ✓ 5 users, global scope
This is for you if you import regularly and want multi-jurisdiction audit with duty recovery.
High volume
$5,715/mo
- ✓ Up to 600,000 Line Items/yr
- ✓ Document layer + physical audit
- ✓ 15 users, 5 jurisdictions
This is for you if you need document-level audit, physical verification, or manage multiple import streams.
Full scale
$10,160/mo
- ✓ Unlimited Line Items
- ✓ SFTP + multi-entity
- ✓ Dedicated account management
This is for you if you need full-scale compliance with SFTP automation and multi-entity management.
Subscription tiers
All pricing in USD. Annual billing saves 10%. No contingency-linked fees in the US market.
FOR SMES STARTING WITH AUDIT
Audit
$635/mo
per month from / 3,000 LI (~750 declarations)
- Up to 3 users
- UK, EU and US jurisdictions
- Piers AI compliance engine
- Section 232 / 301 audit
- Per-tenant data isolation
FOR ACTIVE SME IMPORTERS
Essentials
$953/mo
per month from / scales to 90K LI (~22,500 declarations)
- Up to 5 users
- Global, no jurisdiction restrictions
- Piers AI compliance engine
- IEEPA tariff support
- Multi-jurisdiction support
FOR LARGER IMPORTERS AND BROKERS
Professional
$5,715/mo
per month from / up to 600K LI (~150,000 declarations)
- Up to 15 users, 5 jurisdictions incl. US
- 15 AI agents active
- Document layer (IDP)
- Multi-channel ingest: portal, email, API
- Physical audit capability
FOR ENTERPRISE AND CUSTOMS AGENTS
Enterprise
$10,160/mo
per month from / unlimited scale
- Unlimited users and jurisdictions
- All 24 AI agents active
- Secure SFTP automation
- Multi-entity support
- Dedicated account management
Line Item band pricing
Monthly subscription fee by annual Line Item volume. All values in USD.
Setup fees
One-time onboarding fee. Covers engineering setup, per-tenant infrastructure provisioning, audit team configuration and project management.
| Tier | Setup Fee (USD) |
|---|---|
| Audit | $635 |
| Essentials | $953 |
| Professional | $6,350 |
| Enterprise | $12,700 to $25,400 |
Historical Audit Module
A backwards-looking audit of up to three years of historical declaration data. Two-step workflow. Implementation fee plus per-declaration audit fee. All US engagements are fixed-fee.
Declaration Services
Per-declaration services for ongoing audit clients on the Professional or Enterprise tiers. Priced per declaration.
Physical Data Audit
$95 per declaration
Full audit of declaration data against supporting documents. Our audit work end to end.
PSC Submission Prep
$95 per declaration
We identify the error, prepare the corrected data and supporting documentation. Your licensed customs broker reviews the PSC package and files with CBP.
US Regulatory Notice
MyCustomsInfo® is an independent compliance auditor. It does not conduct customs business as defined under 19 U.S.C. §1641. The specific tariff classification to be applied to any entry of merchandise is to be determined by a licensed Customhouse broker. MyCustomsInfo® output does not constitute entry preparation, classification advice, or customs broker services. Preparation and filing of Post-Entry Amendments, Post-Summary Corrections, protests, and drawback claims must be performed by a licensed customs broker. US broker records are held in US AWS regions in compliance with 19 C.F.R. §111.23. Primary authority: CBP HQ H272798 (January 2017). Supporting authority: CBP HQ H350722 (January 2026).
Frequently asked questions
What is a Line Item, and how does it differ from a declaration?+
Why are US fees fixed-fee only?+
What happens if I exceed my Line Item band?+
Do I need a subscription to access the Historical Audit Module?+
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Ready to see your real exposure?
Send us your annual declaration volume and we will return a tailored quote within 48 hours. All US pricing in USD. Fixed-fee only.
FX rate note
USD pricing shown at £1 GBP = $1.27 USD as at 06/05/2026. Reviewed quarterly.
Contracted price confirmed in agreed currency at invoice date.