First Sale Specialists & Supply Chain AdvisorsReducing duty liability through factory-price valuation — expert sourcing, logistics & compliance supportImport Transactions • Sourcing • Compliance • Consulting
Smarter Imports Start with the First Sale.
Supply International LLC helps U.S. importers lower customs duty liability by applying first sale valuation. We provide end-to-end sourcing, logistics coordination, and supply chain advisory.
Who We Are
China-Based Expertise. U.S. Import Focus.
Supply International LLC is a trade services firm, built specifically to serve U.S. importers navigating complex global supply chains.
We specialize in first sale transaction facilitation – a legally recognized U.S. Customs methodology that allows importers to declare the lower factory price as the dutiable value, rather than the higher middleman price. The duty savings can be substantial, especially in the current high-tariff environment.
Beyond first sale, we offer full-service support: supplier sourcing, pricing negotiation, administrative coordination, quality oversight, and strategic supply chain consulting.
First Sale Specialists
Deep expertise in U.S. Customs first sale valuation rules, CBP compliance, and the documentation required to qualify.
Measurable Savings
Clients typically reduce duty liability by 10-30% through first sale, with no change to their product or supply chain.
Direct Engagement
We work directly with factories in China, eliminating intermediaries and giving you transparency into real costs.
End-to-End Advisory
From supplier identification through delivery, we coordinate every link in your supply chain.
What We Do
Our Services
First Sale Transaction Facilitation
We structure and document your supply chain transactions to satisfy U.S. Customs first sale requirements.
Sourcing and Pricing Negotiation
We identify qualified manufacturers, conduct factory vetting, and negotiate favorable pricing on your behalf.
Administrative Services
Entity registration, banking coordination, compliance documentation, and operational support for your China operations.
Supply Chain Analysis and Consulting
Strategic reviews, cost-reduction identification, risk assessment, and actionable recommendations to improve resilience.
The First Sale Advantage
What Is First Sale Valuation?
Under U.S. Customs law, in a typical multi-tier supply chain, customs value defaults to the middleman price. First sale allows you to instead declare the earlier factory price, which is almost always lower, resulting in significantly lower duties.
Transaction Review
We analyze your supply chain to confirm first sale eligibility.
Documentation Setup
We establish contracts, purchase orders, and factory invoices CBP requires.
CBP Ruling
We support an advance ruling application with U.S. Customs for added certainty.
Ongoing Compliance
We maintain documentation across every shipment to protect your program.
Duty Savings Realized
You declare the lower factory value at entry and keep the difference.
Typical Client Savings
10-30%Most clients reduce customs duty liability by 10 to 30 percent without changing a single product, supplier, or shipping lane. In a 145%+ tariff environment these savings are more impactful than ever.
Get In Touch
Talk About Your Imports
Whether you are looking to reduce duty costs through first sale, source new suppliers in China, or get a fresh perspective on your supply chain, we would love to hear from you.