For U.S. small importers without a real in-house trade team

Know what changed, what is affected, and what to do next

You got the tariff alert. Now you have no idea which of your entries it actually hits.

Send one structured import file and get back a clear review showing which entries deserve attention first, what records are missing, and what should happen next.

Redacted files are acceptable for early review if aliases stay consistent across rows. Without a clear review path, small importers can miss deadlines, leave review-worthy entries untouched, or spend time on the wrong cases first.

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Best fit for

Core Job

This is not a generic tariff alert tool

Small importers do not just need another stream of headlines. They need to know which entries may be affected, where money may be at stake, what support is missing, what deadline matters, and what exact next step to take.

DutySignal is being built around that narrower job: importer action, not vague awareness.

Sample Action Cockpit

This is the strongest part of the workflow: a triage view that shows what deserves attention now and what to do next.

Action Cockpit
April Upload #1

14 flagged items • Last analyzed Apr 9, 2026 at 2:18 PM

Critical
6
High
4
Refund Opps
3
Deadlines Soon
4
Ready to Send
5
Priority SKU Change Detected Deadline Next Action
Critical SKU-1042 Possible refund review on recent entries Apr 22, 2026 Ask broker to review 3 affected entries
High SKU-2230 Entry appears reviewable but still missing support No hard deadline Pull missing invoice and broker backup
Medium SKU-8811 Item pressure tied to current landed cost Review this week Compare landed cost against current sell price
Action Detail Preview
Entry E004 • SKU126

Qualified • Exposure: $3,800 • Priority: High

What changed
This entry surfaced as a higher-value review case with enough support on hand to move into action review.
Readiness
Qualified now. No missing support blocks this case.
Exact next action
Pull the entry packet and broker backup, then start the action review before lower-value entries.
Records needed
  • Entry packet
  • Broker backup
  • Commercial invoice
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Why this case moved up
This sample case has higher dollar exposure, enough support on hand, and a short window for follow-through compared with lower-priority items.
Suggested broker handoff
“Please review entry E004 and the attached support set first. This case appears action-ready and higher priority than the remaining items in this intake.”
What happens in the pilot
In the full pilot review, the action pack is returned by email with the ranked next actions and supporting notes for follow-through.
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How the pilot works

1. Send import data

Request the upload template, then send one structured CSV for review. Redaction is acceptable if the row logic stays usable.

2. DutySignal reviews it

The intake is run through the cockpit to surface affected entries, readiness gaps, item pressure, and ranked next actions.

3. You get an action pack

You receive a printable handoff showing what looks actionable now, what still needs documents, and what to send or do next.

Most importers should walk away knowing exactly which entries to hand to their broker first instead of guessing where to start.

What the pilot output is meant to show

What changed

Plain-English explanation of the issue or operating signal that may affect recent import entries.

What is affected

Which entries, SKUs, origin patterns, and related items appear to deserve review first.

Whether support is ready

Which cases look action-ready now and which still need entry packets, broker backup, invoices, or classification support.

What should happen first

Ranked next actions instead of a flat list of alerts, so a small operator can move in order.

Where item pressure exists

SKU-level pressure snapshot so entry review and margin decisions are not treated as separate worlds.

What can be handed off

A printable action pack built for review and follow-through, without pretending the tool is filing software.

What DutySignal is not

  • Not a generic tariff or news alert feed
  • Not enterprise trade-compliance software
  • Not customs filing software
  • Not broker representation
  • Not vague AI chat for open-ended research
  • Not a replacement for your broker
  • Not a legal opinion
  • Not a broad platform trying to do everything at once

Pilot offer

  • 1 CSV per review
  • Up to 500 rows
  • Manual review, not self-serve software access
  • Printable action pack returned by email
  • Target turnaround: within 72 hours
  • Pilot pricing is shared by email after a quick intake-fit check

What to send

If you want to move forward, request the upload template and send one structured CSV for review.

DutySignal is built around structured import-entry data. The preferred intake includes:

entry_id, entry_date, importer_name, supplier_name, country_of_origin, declared_value_usd, duty_paid_usd, freight_cost_usd, sku, product_name, quantity, selling_price_usd

Recommended support columns:

entry_packet_on_hand, broker_backup_on_hand, commercial_invoice_on_hand, classification_support_on_hand, hs_code, marketplace, fba_fee_usd, referral_fee_usd, other_cost_usd

Redaction is acceptable for early review if aliases stay consistent and the row structure remains usable.

FAQ

Is DutySignal live as a self-serve SaaS?

No. The current version is a pilot workflow supported by a working MVP demo and manual delivery.

What do I get back after sending a file?

A reviewed action-pack style output showing possible opportunity, readiness status, missing records, priority entries, item pressure, and ranked next actions.

Do I need to send unredacted files?

No. For early review, redacted files are acceptable if aliases stay consistent and the structure remains usable.

Will DutySignal file claims or act as my broker?

No. DutySignal is built to help you review what deserves action and what should happen next. It is not customs filing or broker representation.

Why is the workflow narrow on purpose?

Because the wedge is clarity and action for small importers. The goal is to solve one hard problem well instead of drifting into a bloated platform.

Request pilot access

If you are a U.S. small importer and want to test whether DutySignal fits your workflow, request a pilot review and include a brief summary of your import setup and current pain point.