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Flexport Launches Technology to Automate Tariff Refunds

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Flexport, Inc. launches technology to automate Tariff Refunds.

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Flexport launches technology to automate Tariff Refunds. Published Feb 26, 2026, 09:00 PM Flexport deploys Agentic AI, led by 'Audit Your Customs Broker,' an autonomous compliance agent that reviews past filings, finds mistakes, and helps businesses recover refunds. SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ - Today, Flexport announced a new fleet of AI agents to manage customs and prepare for potential refunds; cut costs from the supply chain; and remove friction from global trade. Building on its digital and physical infrastructure, Flexport is continuing to evolve their technology platform from a visibility layer to an automation and execution engine. The release includes an AI auditor for customs, an automated tariff refund process, an AI agent for freight container optimization, a real-time AI language translator, along with the data foundation for the future of autonomous trade: Flexport Atlas. AI Agent to 'Audit Your Customs Broker' In 2025, U.S. tariff policies changed every one and a half weeks. The customs industry has declared 2026 the 'Year of the Audit.' Errors in customs filings are at an all-time high, while government enforcement is increasing. With the recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling against IEEPA tariffs, having accurate entries and avoiding mistakes will be even more critical to prepare for refunds. Flexport launched an AI agent to 'Audit Your...

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