Magaya Enhances Compliance Tools for Customs Brokers Amid Shifting Trade Policies
Magaya Corporation, a leading provider of freight management solutions for logistics professionals, has introduced new product features aimed at helping customs brokers and importers navigate the rapidly changing landscape of trade regulations and tariffs.
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The announcement follows a major policy shift, including the introduction of a new baseline tariff affecting all countries, alongside higher duties targeting specific nations and industries. Additionally, the de minimis exemption, which previously allowed duty-free shipments under $800, has been eliminated for goods from China and Hong Kong—a change expected to impact millions of shipments daily.
Gary Nemmers, CEO of Magaya, acknowledged the challenges posed by these evolving regulations but emphasized the role of technology in turning obstacles into opportunities. “The rapid pace of regulatory change has created real pressure for customs brokers and importers,” he said. “However, with the right technology in place, those same challenges become opportunities to operate smarter, faster, and more efficiently. At Magaya, we’re giving our customers the tools they need to remain compliant and get ahead of the curve.”
By equipping industry professionals with advanced compliance tools, Magaya aims to streamline customs processes, reduce operational risks, and ensure businesses can adapt seamlessly to shifting trade policies.
Magaya Customs Compliance includes features designed to help users manage risk, adapt to regulatory changes, and maintain compliance. Key capabilities related to recent tariff and regulatory changes include:
- Proactive regulatory updates: Keeps users current with the latest tariffs and regulations, applied automatically in Magaya Customs Compliance.
- Built-in validation to help prevent errors: The system alerts users when a filing contains errors to ensure compliance.
- One-click conversion of air AMS into in-bond filing: Converts thousands of house bills into multiple In-Bond filings instantly, saving time, reducing manual work, and preventing elevated storage fees.
- Automated conversion of Entry Type 86 into Formal or Informal Entry: Converts thousands of house bills into multiple formal or informal entries automatically, particularly useful for shipments that no longer qualify for de minimis exemptions.
- Bulk application of Section 301 & 232 tariffs: Automatically applies Section 301 and 232 tariffs, including exclusions. It analyzes key factors like country of origin, arrival dates, General HTS codes, and USMCA qualifications and eliminates the need for operators to manually apply tariffs to each line item. This saves time and ensures accuracy, reducing the risk of compliance errors.
- Automated HTS ordering: Streamlines HTS code sequencing in filings per CBP regulations. This feature saves time by automating the sorting of HTS codes in line items with multiple duties or exclusions, reducing manual work and minimizing filing errors.
“Change is nothing new in this industry, but the pace we’re seeing today is remarkable. For brokers and importers, that means more complexity and higher stakes. Our goal at Magaya is to simplify compliance with technology that not only keeps up, but turns disruption into a competitive advantage,” added Nemmers.
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