Take the Guesswork Out of Tariffs with Windward System Five

Managing tariffs can be a complex and time-consuming challenge for businesses that import goods. Unexpected costs, compliance headaches, and inefficient processes can eat into your bottom line. But with Windward System Five, you can simplify tariff management, ensuring smooth operations and cost accuracy—without the manual hassle.

Stay Compliant & Cut Costs with Smart Tariff Management

Why do tariff codes matter? Every import comes with taxes, duties, and fees that can significantly impact your costs. A mistake in classification or missing tariff information can lead to surprise expenses, regulatory issues, and wasted time fixing errors. System Five helps you simplify the process, keeping you in control and compliant.

With System Five, you can:

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Already a Client? Here's How to Get Started with Tariff Codes

To begin, you need to enable tariff codes in System Five. This is done through the Setup Wizard, where you can navigate to the Taxes section and find the Tariff Codes option. Enabling this feature is as simple as checking a box, but the impact on your business can be significant. Once enabled, you can start loading and managing your tariff codes.

Viewing Tariff Codes on Receiving Reports

System Five allows you to view tariff codes on receiving reports, providing transparency and aiding in auditing:

• Robust Reports: Include tariff codes, rates, and duties in your receiving reports.
• Detailed Breakdown: Get a clear picture of the costs associated with your imports.

Receiving Inventory from a Purchase Order

Receiving inventory in System Five is a seamless process:

• List Purchase Orders: Navigate to the List Purchase Orders window to find your PO.
• Enter Quantities: Input the quantities received in the To Receive column.
• Distribute Costs: Allocate shipping or other charges to the items on the PO.
• Confirm Receipt: Click [Receive] to confirm the receive date and complete the process

Managing Inventory Costs

Accurate cost management is vital for any business, and System Five provides tools to help with this:

By using the Tariff Codes feature in System Five, you can ensure compliance with international trade regulations and maintain accurate financial records. Whether you are a small business or a large enterprise, System Five's robust features can help you manage your imports efficiently and effectively.