MarginMining
Sample Import Review

See what MarginMining gives back from shipment paperwork

A read-only example of how MarginMining turns import documents into a founder-led review, with supplier and carrier clearance follow-ups only where they add certainty.

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MarginMining helps prepare review questions from shipment evidence. It is not customs, tax or legal advice.

Synthetic example. The shipment, documents and figures on this page are made-up sample data created by MarginMining to show the format of a review. They are not a real customer shipment and no number here is a real review outcome.

Review summary

What this review found

Estimated duty at stakeAUD 4,820

Potential duty review opportunity. Based on duty charged on the clearance invoice for this shipment.

Moderate confidence · Confidence reflects the evidence on file. It becomes stronger once the import declaration is added.

Review status
Sample review
Evidence
Partial
Action Pack
Ready
Landed COGS
Needs review
  • HS code and origin coverage can be reviewed now from the supplier invoice and packing list. Verify these before trusting duty treatment on this shipment.
  • Freight and clearance charges need clearer allocation before landed cost is relied on for margin decisions.
  • Supplier SKU to store SKU mapping needs review before the Landed COGS export. Start here to avoid costs landing on the wrong product.
  • Import declaration is not on file yet. This limits duty and GST verification, but does not block the review above.
Shipment evidence

Evidence for this review

These are the shipment files used in this sample Import Review.

  • Commercial invoice

    Supplier invoice with line values and currency for the shipment under review.

    Attached

  • Packing list

    Carton counts and SKU quantities used to check allocation basis.

    Attached

  • Clearance invoice

    Carrier clearance charges captured, but categories need clearer allocation.

    Attached

  • Import declaration

    Not provided. Duty and GST cannot be checked from the evidence yet.

    Missing

  • Certificate or declaration of origin

    Not required to run the review, but helps confirm origin-related notes on the invoice.

    Helpful

  • Supplier SKU or product list

    Supplier SKUs and store SKUs need mapping before Landed COGS is exported.

    Needs review
Cost questions

Cost questions raised

Short questions raised from the evidence so it is clear what to check and who to ask.

  • Internal / finance

    Verify HS code and origin coverage before trusting duty treatment

    The supplier invoice and packing list are on file, so the shipment can be reviewed now without waiting on external follow-up.

    Review logic

    Landed cost review · HS code and origin evidence

  • Internal / finance

    Confirm landed-cost allocation basis

    Freight and fixed shipment charges need a consistent allocation basis before Landed COGS is exported.

    Review logic

    Landed cost review · Allocation basis

  • Store / product data

    Review SKU mapping before export

    Supplier SKUs and store SKUs need mapping so costs land on the right product.

    Review logic

    SKU mapping review · Landed COGS readiness

  • Clearance team / freight forwarder

    Request the import declaration from your carrier clearance team

    DHL, FedEx, UPS or your freight forwarder can supply this so duty and GST paid can be confirmed against the invoice.

    Review logic

    Import declaration checks · Duty and GST evidence

  • Clearance team / freight forwarder

    Confirm how duty and GST were calculated

    Once the declaration is on file, the duty and GST basis can be reconciled against the invoice.

    Review logic

    Import declaration checks · Duty and GST evidence

Product preview

Action Pack

Recipient-owned actions generated from the evidence, grouped so it is clear who to ask next.

Recommended first action
Internal / financeHigh priority

Verify HS code and origin coverage before trusting the duty treatment

Duty treatment sits directly on your landed cost. Reviewing HS code and origin coverage against the supplier documents now protects margin before costs move into your store.

Review logicLanded cost review · Missing: Import declaration, Origin declaration (helpful)

Evidence/requestImport declaration / entry summaryOrigin declaration (helpful)
2High priority1Clearance team / freight forwarder1Supplier2Internal / finance

Clearance team / freight forwarder

1 action

Request the import declaration from your carrier clearance team

The import declaration confirms the duty and GST actually paid so it can be reconciled against the supplier invoice.

Review logicClearance team question · Missing: Import declaration, Duty calculation +1 more

Sendable request available in the Sendable evidence requests section.

Evidence/requestImport declaration / entry summaryDuty calculationGST paid

Supplier

1 action

Ask the supplier for an updated packing list, if quantities differ

The packing list on file is the basis for allocation checks. Confirm with the supplier only if quantities look inconsistent with the invoice.

Review logicSupplier question · Missing: Packing list, Carton count +1 more

Sendable request available in the Sendable evidence requests section.

Evidence/requestPacking listCarton countSKU quantities

Internal / finance

2 actions
High priority

Confirm landed-cost allocation basis

Freight, clearance and fixed shipment charges need a consistent allocation basis so landed cost is comparable across SKUs before it is used for pricing.

Review logicLanded cost review · Missing: Allocation method, Shipment level charge breakdown

Sendable request available in the Sendable evidence requests section.

Evidence/requestAllocation methodShipment level charge breakdown

Review SKU mapping before export

Landed cost only helps margin decisions if it lands on the right product. Mapping supplier SKUs to store SKUs now avoids costs being applied to the wrong variant.

Review logicLanded cost review · Missing: Supplier SKU, Store SKU +1 more

Sendable request available in the Sendable evidence requests section.

Evidence/requestSupplier SKUStore SKUVariant mapping
Landed COGS

Landed COGS readiness

This sample has enough evidence to prepare questions, but the landed-cost export still needs review before costs are used downstream.

  • Commercial invoice valuesReady
  • Packing quantitiesReady
  • Clearance chargesNeeds review
  • Import declarationMissing
  • SKU mappingNeeds review
  • Allocation basisNeeds review

Review Landed COGS checks before relying on these costs.

Safety note

This sample shows how MarginMining prepares review questions from shipment evidence. It is not customs, tax or legal advice.

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