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The Align OS

Software and licensed brokers, together in one system

Align is not just software. It is a licensed US customs brokerage and technology platform, built to govern trade decisions and execute filings with precision across your entire operation.

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·How it works

From data to execution, one continuous system

01Data

Every trade input, classified and contextualized

Align ingests commercial invoices, supplier records, HTS classifications, tariff schedules, and regulatory flags. Every entry is structured against your product catalog and trade profile before a decision is made.

  • Invoice and PO ingestion
  • Automated HTS classification
  • Supplier profile management
  • Tariff and duty rate mapping
02Decision

Governance logic applied at the point of determination

Align applies your trade strategy — FTA eligibility, transfer pricing rules, first-sale structures, antidumping exposure — consistently across every shipment, every broker, every jurisdiction.

  • FTA eligibility determination
  • First-sale and transfer pricing rules
  • ADD/CVD exposure analysis
  • Broker instruction generation
03Execution

Filing carried out by licensed brokers, governed by the system

Our in-house licensed customs brokers execute entry filings, post-entry work, and reconciliation — operating within Align's governance framework so strategy and execution are never separated.

  • Licensed broker execution
  • Entry filing and ACE submission
  • Post-entry audit and amendment
  • Reconciliation and drawback
·Product in use

Built for how trade actually works

Two moments where Align's platform makes the difference — from reviewing ranked classification alternatives to searching entries across your entire import history.

01 / Classification

Know which work is worth doing

Ranked by what it recovers, so the next hour goes where the money is.

Task typeTasksEntry linesRefund
Section 232, metals9175,847$674.1K
Free trade agreements1,41018,913$385.7K
Section 3011441,061$61.8K
and 2 more3,32733,659$1.13M
02 / Post-entry audit

Check what was actually filed

Every line read within 24 hours of filing — against the regulations, and against your own classification where you gave one.

DMO56965422line 20 of 57
8413.91.9096 · CN · $41,880.00
Broker error

Section 122 charged at 10% - exemption 9903.03.06 not applied

$4,188.00overpaid
03 / Search

Ask a question, get the entries

By entry, HTS or part number — across every import on record.

Entry lines with a missing USMCA claim, this year
1,100 entry lines$274K recoverable
EntryLnSKUUSMCAValue
7916017095218842015not claimed$8,580
M345150482347028300not claimed$12,340
AEK0912851229104466not claimed$9,870

and 1,097 more

04 / One connected record

The part, the entry and every tariff line on it

The government's data has no part number. Align merges broker activity against it, so the SKU sits at the top of the chain.

SKU 8842015 Cable assembly, shieldedproduct data + broker activity
Entry 79160170952 3 linesACE
Entry line 1 PL · 120 units$8,580.00
18544.42.9090commodity rate2.60%$223.08
29903.82.09Section 232, metals25.00%$2,145.00
39903.03.06Section 122 exemption0.00%$0.00
duty on this line27.60%$2,368.08
05 / Brokerage

The classification is already there when you file

Align is a licensed US customs brokerage reading straight from your part database. Only the shipment changes.

Already in Align
Classification
8842015 · 8544.42.9090
Invoice
120 units · $8,580.00
Shipping details
Ocean · arrived Mar 14
Align brokerage
Licensed US customs brokerage
From your classification4 fields
From this shipment2 fields
Entry line assembled and filed
ACE / CBP
Entry filed
79160170952
already connectedsent per shipment
SAME RULESSAME DATASAME ACCOUNTABILITYTradeDeterminationExecutionOperating Systemfor TradeVerification& Correction
·One system

Everything orbits a single core

Most companies operate trade across disconnected tools, teams, and brokers. Align replaces fragmentation with a governed center — where brokerage and software share the same rules, the same data, and the same accountability.

·Platform scale

What the platform has governed

$100M+
Duty savings identified for clients in 2024

Through FTA optimization, first-sale structures, and post-entry amendments.

600,000+
Entries governed on the Align platform

Across diverse commodities, origins, and regulatory environments.

4 Million+
Line items classified and validated

With confidence scoring and duty exposure flagged before filing.

·FAQ

Common questions

Is Align a software company or a customs broker?

Both. Align is a Trade & Customs Compliance platform for importers and exporters, and a licensed US customs brokerage. The software and the brokerage share the same governance layer — so trade strategy and filing execution are never disconnected.

Can I use Align's platform without switching brokers?

Yes. Align can operate as a governing layer alongside existing brokerage relationships, standardizing classification, generating broker instructions, and auditing filings — without requiring you to move all filings immediately.

What does post-entry audit look like in practice?

Align continuously compares filed entries against your trade strategy and current regulatory requirements. When mismatches are identified — outdated classifications, missed duty-saving opportunities, or errors — amendment instructions are generated for your brokers.

How long does it take to get operational?

Most clients are fully operational within 60–90 days. Align's onboarding team manages data ingestion, HTS classification review, and broker setup in parallel so there is no filing disruption during transition.

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