Classification, landed-cost, first-sale, and broker coordination for accelerators, boards, liquid-cooling assemblies, optics, power distribution, racks, servers, interconnects, and datacenter infrastructure — with EAR/BIS export-control questions routed cleanly to counsel.
Book a Free ConsultationAI compute hardware importers face high-value customs exposure across classification, valuation, origin, Section 301, and first-sale strategy. Accelerators, boards, servers, racks, cooling, optics, power systems, and interconnects can fall across HTS 8471, 8473, 8542, 8517, 8504, 8537, 8419, 8414, 8544, and 9001. Export-control determinations should stay with counsel; customs filings still need a defensible record.
Greenwich Mercantile starts with the actual import pattern — bill of lading, entry history, supplier lanes, HTS headings, origin, value, and filing behavior — then turns that evidence into a broker-ready customs workflow.
A single rack, board, accelerator, cooling assembly, or optical subsystem can carry enough value that one classification or valuation issue becomes board-level money.
AI hardware can straddle automatic data processing machines, parts, semiconductors, telecom equipment, power, cooling, and optical headings. The invoice label is not enough.
Customs needs an entry-ready HTS/value/origin file; EAR/BIS and export-control determinations should remain with counsel. We keep those lanes clean.
Taiwan, Korea, Japan, Mexico, China, Malaysia, and Singapore purchase chains often need careful records to support any first-sale valuation claim.
Classification review for accelerators, boards, racks, servers, optics, power equipment, cooling systems, cabling, and interconnect hardware.
Documentation review for multi-tier purchases, related-party flows, manufacturer invoices, purchase orders, and payment trails that may support first-sale treatment.
China-origin boards, subassemblies, power hardware, cooling parts, and cables are mapped against Section 301 exposure and available mitigation paths.
Clear broker instructions for high-value shipments, entry descriptions, value declaration, country-of-origin claims, and supporting records.
We flag export-control scope questions early and route them to counsel instead of making unlicensed legal conclusions inside a customs filing workflow.
Finance-ready import cost modeling for high-value batches before procurement locks a supplier or ship date.
Common chapters include 8471 for automatic data processing machines, 8473 for ADP parts, 8542 for integrated circuits, 8517 for network equipment, 8504 for power supplies, 8537 for control panels, 8419 and 8414 for thermal/cooling equipment, 8544 for cables, and 9001 for optical elements.
No. Greenwich handles customs-side classification, valuation, origin, broker instructions, and landed-cost controls. EAR/BIS export-control determinations should be handled by qualified counsel.
High-value hardware often moves through multi-tier purchase chains. If first-sale treatment is legally supportable and well documented, the duty base may be lower than the final resale invoice. The records have to exist before filing.
Yes. We can coordinate with existing freight forwarders, customs brokers, internal operations, and counsel rather than forcing a replacement on day one.
Book a free 30-minute consultation. We'll review recent imports, supplier lanes, and the recurring customs control that matters most for your operation.
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