Revolutionizing Import DutyCalculations Forever
Learn about our journey, mission, and the team working tirelessly to simplify import management for businesses worldwide.
Our Story: How ImportCal Was Born
In 2024, amidst rising trade tensions and shifting tariff policies ahead of the U.S. presidential election, Felipe Martinez—a seasoned freight forwarding specialist and logistics consultant—noticed a recurring problem across his client base: confusion.
Importers, e-commerce entrepreneurs, and even experienced freight forwarders were consistently struggling with one critical step in the supply chain—accurately calculating import duties. From misunderstanding HS codes to misapplying tariffs like Section 301, MPF, and HMF, clients were often hit with unexpected costs, customs delays, or worse—compliance issues.
Felipe saw the pattern firsthand:
That's when the idea sparked.
Realizing there was no fast, transparent, and easy-to-use platform that could analyze commercial invoices and instantly calculate U.S. import duties, Felipe set out to build one. That solution became ImportCal—the first AI-powered duty calculator designed to simplify international shipping for small businesses, freight forwarders, and importers of all sizes.
What started as a frustration turned into a mission:
Make importing smarter, faster, and stress-free.
Our Mission
To democratize access to accurate import duty calculations, empowering businesses of all sizes to trade globally with confidence. We believe that import compliance shouldn't be a barrier to international commerce, but a simple step in the process.
Our Vision
A world where every business, regardless of size or resources, can navigate international trade as easily as domestic commerce. We envision ImportCal as the global standard for import duty intelligence, integrated into every step of the supply chain.
The Problem We Solve
Import duty calculation is broken. Here's what businesses face every day:
Complex Classifications
With over 17,000 HS codes and constant updates, finding the right classification is overwhelming.
Changing Regulations
Tariff rates change frequently. Section 301, anti-dumping duties, and trade wars create constant uncertainty.
Hidden Costs
MPF, HMF, and special duties add up. One missed fee can destroy profit margins.
ImportCal solves all of this with one simple upload.
Our Future
Global Expansion
Expanding beyond U.S. import duties to cover all major trading nations, making ImportCal the global solution for international trade.
API Integration
Building seamless integrations with major e-commerce platforms, ERPs, and logistics systems to automate duty calculations at every step.
AI Advancement
Continuously improving our AI to provide predictive analytics, trade route optimization, and real-time compliance alerts.
The Journey of ImportCal
Watch our founder's story and learn how ImportCal came to life
Join Us on This Journey
Be part of the revolution in import duty management. Get lifetime access to ImportCal during our beta phase.