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Safeguard Measures

ActiveTradeMUSTFREE

What it does

Apply safeguard tariffs and exemptions from 15K+ records. Safeguard measures are temporary import restrictions to protect domestic industries from import surges. POTAL tracks active safeguard duties, tariff-rate quotas, and country-specific exemptions.

How to use it

1

Calculate with full details

POST /api/v1/calculate with HS code, origin, and destination for complete duty analysis.

2

Check for safeguards

Safeguard duties are included automatically in the total duty calculation.

3

Review exemptions

Some FTA partners are exempt from safeguard measures — check tariffOptimization.

4

Monitor quotas

Tariff-rate quotas have volume limits — once exceeded, higher duty rates apply.

API Reference

POST/api/v1/calculate

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