project44 Launches Free Tariff Simulator Following Section 301 Exclusion Expiration

Public solution helps businesses navigate ongoing tariff complexity after August 31 deadline caught many companies unprepared

CHICAGO, Sept. 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- project44, the global leader in supply chain decision intelligence, announced the public launch of its Tariff Simulator on project44.com. The free calculator enables businesses to instantly determine U.S. import duties and tariffs using HTS codes, providing critical intelligence as companies navigate the aftermath of expired Section 301 exclusions and ongoing tariff volatility.

Tariffs have been creating supply chain complexity for companies across industries throughout 2025, with the recent exclusion expiration adding another layer of challenge for importers. The launch comes just days after 164 product exclusions and 14 solar manufacturing equipment exclusions from Section 301 tariffs on imports from China expired on August 31, leaving many businesses scrambling to understand their new cost exposure. Companies importing electronics components, medical devices, industrial machinery and solar equipment now face duty increases of up to 25% on previously excluded products from China.

"Over the last six months, I've met hundreds of global 2000 companies who are struggling to optimize their procurement and transportation decisions because of the ever-changing tariff schedule," said project44 Founder and CEO Jett McCandless. "We made the decision to release Tariff Simulator at no cost on our website because helping businesses navigate trade complexity is part of our mission to create better supply chains."

Nigel Wilkinson, Group Head of Logistics at BAT commented, "Tariff volatility creates uncertainty for global supply chains and makes it harder for companies to plan with confidence. Having clear visibility into cost impacts and supplier options is critical for making smarter decisions and staying competitive."

The free calculator allows users to input any HTS code, country of origin and product value for instant calculations; view comprehensive duty breakdowns by tariff type including Base tariffs, Section 301, Section 232, anti-dumping duties and countervailing duties; access historical rate changes; and calculate precise dollar impact on import costs for budget planning.

Today U.S. companies face an overall average effective tariff rate of 18.6%, the highest since 1933, with policies continuing to shift. Trade compliance managers and procurement teams benefit from the platform's ability to instantly assess exposure across different tariff categories, enabling proactive planning as companies adapt to ongoing trade policy volatility.

The Tariff Simulator joins project44's suite of tariff resources and represents phase one of the company's expanded tariff analytics initiative. Enhanced capabilities integrating tariff intelligence with customer product catalogs and in-transit inventory data are planned for Q3 2025.

Tariff Simulator is available immediately at no cost on project44.com.

About project44
project44 is the Decision Intelligence Platform for the modern supply chain. Its value-driven AI transforms fragmented logistics management into unified intelligence, bringing certainty to global supply chain operations. With intelligent transportation management, end-to-end visibility, yard management and last mile solutions, project44 connects over 1.5 billion shipments annually for over 1,000 leading brands in manufacturing, automotive, retail, life sciences, food & beverage, CPG, and oil, chemical & gas. Learn more at project44.com.

Additional Resources:

• Access the free Tariff Simulator: [project44.com/tariff-simulator/]
• Section 301 Exclusions Information: [USTR.gov]
• project44's Tariff Toolkit: [project44.com/resources/supply-chain-tariff-toolkit]
• project44's Supply Chain Insights: [project44.com/supply-chain-insights]

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