Free Trade Agreements (FTA) Module

Streamline Qualification. Elevate Compliance.

Purpose-built by trade experts, Copper Hill’s FTA Module automates supplier solicitations, BOM-based rules analysis, and certificate generation, so your team can certify with confidence and keep goods moving.

Key Outcomes

  • Cut cycle times with automated solicitations and a rules-driven BOM engine
  • See the full picture with a centralized request hub and real-time dashboards
  • Improve accuracy with dynamic rule-of-origin calculations (tariff shift, RVC, and more)
  • Stay audit-ready with complete visibility from outreach to certification

Module Features

Automated
Solicitations

Solicitations are created and sent automatically based on qualification workload and triggers—no manual chasing.

Request
Hub

One place to manage your entire request universe, with live counts by status to spotlight what needs attention.

Dynamic
BOM Screens

Explore how components react to different rule types (tariff shift, RVC, etc.) with instant recalculations.

Qualification
Dashboard

Filter, prioritize, and assign workload fast. Focus your team on what moves certifications forward.

Cross-Reference
Management

Easily manage part and customer cross-references to keep data consistent across your portfolio.

Supplier
Details Screen

All supplier requests, communications, and documents in a single, traceable view.

Supplier
Response

Vendors respond securely within the system, responses are validated, and FTA certificates are generated directly from their submissions.

Automated
BOM Engine

Run qualification automatically based on set triggers to reduce manual effort and errors.

All-in-One
BOM View

BOM details, components, rule-of-origin language and calculation, and solicitation updates—side by side.

Integrated With
Copper Hill

Tightly connected to other Copper Hill modules for a seamless workload flow.

How It Works

Getting started with Copper Hill’s FTA Module is a streamlined, four-step process. 

01

Upload & Map

Load BOMs and part data, map suppliers, and set qualification rules and triggers.

02

Solicit & Collect

Automatic solicitations go out from the request hub; suppliers submit data via a secure response page.

03

Qualify & Validate

The BOM engine evaluates tariff shift/RVC and updates the dashboard with statuses and exceptions.

04

Certify & Track

Generate certificates, notify stakeholders, and monitor renewals, all with a complete audit trail.

Why Copper Hill for FTA?

  • Built for trade teams: Interfaces and workflows designed by practitioners
  • Actionable visibility: Request, BOM, and supplier views that surface priorities instantly
  • Scalable automation: From single programs to multi-region portfolios

Integrations

The FTA Module connects with other Copper Hill modules to share supplier, part, and classification data, keeping your qualification workload flowing without duplicate entry.

Security and Compliance

Enterprise-grade controls, role-based access, and detailed activity logs help you stay compliant and audit-ready.

FAQ

Which rules of origin are supported?

Tariff shift, RVC, and other common rule types are handled through dynamic BOM analysis.

Yes, suppliers will receive a secure link to submit data and documents, which are stored on the Supplier Details Screen.

Absolutely. You can automate by workload, cadence, or trigger events and override as needed.

It’s integrated. Part data, classifications, and supplier info sync across modules for a single source of truth.

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See How Fast FTA
Qualification Can Be

Partner with Copper Hill and unlock the savings potential of global trade compliance today.

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