How do you handle procurement diligence?
Quick answer
Tariffi provides a complete diligence package under NDA: broker-partnership regulatory evidence (19 CFR Part 111, CBP Rulings HQ H326926 and H350722), FASB ASC 450-30 contingent-recovery memo template, engagement letter redline, security posture documentation (AES-256, TLS 1.2+, 7-year retention), and reference contacts from comparable engagements.
Detailed Answer
Enterprise procurement teams need vendor qualification documentation before signing. Tariffi's diligence package is designed to satisfy standard procurement requirements and accelerate the approval cycle.
The diligence package includes:
- Regulatory compliance evidence:
- Broker-partnership structure documentation per 19 CFR Part 111
- CBP Ruling HQ H326926 (AI platform + licensed broker partnership)
- CBP Ruling HQ H350722 (AI classification scope constraints)
- 19 CFR § 111.36 fee-structure compliance analysis
- Contingency-fee disclosure compliance (16 CFR § 310.3(a)(1) and § 310.4(a)(2))
- Security posture documentation:
- AES-256 encryption at rest for all stored data
- TLS 1.2+ in transit for all API communications
- Role-scoped database access with audit logging
- 7-year data retention per 19 CFR Part 163
- Broker tenant isolation architecture overview
- Financial documentation:
- FASB ASC 450-30 contingent-recovery memo template (for your finance team to recognize the contingent asset properly)
- Fee structure breakdown with worked examples at your approximate portfolio size
- Client-funds account disclosure (dedicated account at JPMorgan Chase, segregated from operating funds)
- Reference contacts:
- Provided under NDA from comparable engagement sizes and industries
- We do not provide references without the existing client's explicit consent
- Engagement letter redline:
- The standard enterprise engagement letter, provided in tracked-changes format so your legal team can review and negotiate
Timeline. We can deliver the initial diligence package within 2-3 business days of request. Redline negotiation typically takes 1-2 weeks depending on your legal team's review cycle.
To request: Email enterprise@tariffi.io with "Diligence request" in the subject line.
Related Questions
What's different about enterprise pricing?
Enterprise importers ($5M+ duty paid) receive custom-priced contingency below the standard 10/15/25% tiers, a co-advisory engagement structure that accommodates existing tax or trade counsel, and a dedicated underwriter. Volume-based fee negotiation starts at the first conversation. Contact enterprise@tariffi.io.
Do you work with Big 4 advisors?
Yes. Tariffi's enterprise engagement structure accommodates co-advisory arrangements where your existing Big 4 tax or trade team owns the workpaper review. A licensed customs broker partner transmits to CBP under their own license per 19 CFR Part 111. The engagement letter accommodates a side arrangement with your advisor.
What is your security posture?
AES-256 encryption at rest, TLS 1.2+ in transit, role-scoped database access with audit logging, 7-year data retention per 19 CFR Part 163, and broker tenant isolation at the database layer. Under NDA we share penetration-test summaries and subprocessor attestations. Additional certifications disclosed as they become available.
Is my customs broker license at risk?
No. Tariffi's architecture is designed specifically to protect your license. You remain Filer of Record, apply all professional judgment, and transmit via your own ABI filer code. Compensation is a flat per-filing fee per 19 CFR § 111.36(c) — no percentage splits that would trigger § 111.36(b) scrutiny. Our structure follows CBP Ruling HQ H326926.
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