Lower Tariff Costs | Trade Smarter

Turn regulatory complexity into a competitive advantage

Stop Overpaying on Tariffs

With LandedEdge’s tech-enabled analysis, U.S. importers can cut tariffs and protect margins in high-duty environments.

We help U.S. importers determine if they can utilize the First Sale for Export valuation method to reduce tariff duties, unlocking hidden savings in high tariff environments.

First Sale for Export is a U.S. customs valuation strategy that helps reduce duties on imported goods by allowing U.S. importers to base the dutiable value on an earlier offshore sale price rather than the final resale price to the U.S. importer.

How Does First Sale Valuation Work?

When goods enter the U.S., tariffs are usually calculated on the importer’s invoice price. But under the First Sale for Export valuation method, duties can instead be based on the manufacturer’s original price - often significantly lower - if specific conditions are met.

First Sale for Export strips out middleman markups. Instead of paying duties on an inflated price that includes trading costs along the supply chain, you pay tariffs only on the original manufacturer’s price. The Result: lower duties, higher savings.

First Sale Tariff DiagramTransaction 1: Manufacturer
sells to Middleman
Price: $100,000
First Sale valuation
uses this price!
→
Transaction 2: Middleman
sells to US Importer
Price: $120,000
→
→
WITH First Sale

                        Tariff Base:
                        $100,000
                    

                        Tariff Rate:
                        25%
                    

                        Total Duties:
                        $25,000
                    
WITHOUT First Sale

                        Tariff Base:
                        $120,000
                    

                        Tariff Rate:
                        25%
                    

                        Total Duties:
                        $30,000
                    

Now imagine those savings at scale.

A person standing in front of a large stack of colorful shipping containers, looking up at them.

How LandedEdge Works

Even if you're already using First Sale, most importers are leaving money on the table. We uncover additional opportunities that others miss.

We make First Sale simple, fast, and audit-ready.

Feasibility Analysis: We review a representative transaction and run a streamlined questionnaire
Al-Driven Compliance: Our platform generates audit-ready reports should the U.S. government ever ask for proof
Implementation Support: From document redlines to aligning Incoterm obligations, we make small but powerful changes that keep your supply chain compliant and your savings reliable
Global Capabilities: Fluent Mandarin support helps you work directly with Chinese factories and middlemen

Proven Savings: Reduce tariff costs you never needed to pay in the first place

Audit Confidence: Every recommendation comes with an audit-ready record
Speed & Scale: Our AI platform makes what used to take months possible in weeks or even days
Global Alignment: We bridge the gap between U.S. compliance and overseas partners

Your Edge in Trade Compliance

Tariffs are a cost of doing business, but they don’t have to be a fixed cost. With LandedEdge, you gain the insight, process, and confidence to lower duties, protect margins, and sharpen your competitive edge.