Own the filing process
Keep customs knowledge, product data, and filing oversight inside your business.
3rdwave Lite · Automated U.S. customs self-filing
Lower customs costs—without adding more customs work.
Automated U.S. customs self-filing for importers processing up to 2,500 entries a year.
Reduce broker fees, protect margins, and see exactly where every entry stands.
$15 / ISF · $40 / Entry · $25 / PGA Declaration · Dashboards included
Get a 3rdwave Lite AccountContact 3rdwave to set up your account and start filing.
3RDWAVE LITE · ENTRY WORKSPACE
COMMERCIAL INVOICE · STRUCTURED
Invoice 88421IDP COMPLETE
ProductOriginValue
Valve assemblyDE$18,420
Control moduleMX$9,860
INVOICE DATA+GOVERNED PRODUCT DATA→CUSTOMS-READY
SECURITY FILINGISF
CUSTOMS FILINGENTRY
AGENCY DATAPGA
✓ENTRY PACKAGE READY FOR REVIEW AND TRANSMISSION
Purpose-built for importers processing up to 2,500 entries per year
Document intelligenceGoverned trade dataEntry automation
Who it is for
A serious self-filing capability, sized to your operation.
3rdwave Lite is designed for U.S. importers processing up to 2,500 customs entries per year who want direct control of filing without taking on the cost and complexity of a broad enterprise transformation.
It works whether you already self-file or are bringing customs filing in-house for the first time.
Right-sized volume
Transaction-based pricing aligns naturally with operations below 2,500 entries per year.
Technology with depth
Use the same core trade intelligence built through 30 years of work with leading importers.
How it works
From source document to customs-ready output.
Three connected technologies do the repetitive work while your team stays in control of review and filing.
3rdwave IDP reads the documents.
Intelligent document processing extracts structured transaction data from commercial invoices and related source documents.
Product Master knows the goods.
A best-in-class Product Master replaces scattered spreadsheets with approved classifications, origins, agency requirements, and other governed trade data for every product.
Entry technology creates the filing.
3rdwave combines transaction and master data, applies sophisticated entry-writing logic, and produces customs-ready outputs.
COMMERCIAL DOCUMENTS+GOVERNED PRODUCT MASTER+ENTRY-WRITING LOGIC=ISF · ENTRY · PGA
A Product Master for every importer
Move product data out of spreadsheets—and put it to work.
For many importers, classifications, origins, PGA requirements, and supporting decisions live across spreadsheets that are difficult to govern and even harder to reuse.
Product Master is not just for large enterprises.3rdwave Lite gives importers at your scale a best-in-class governed data foundation—so approved trade data is ready for every filing.
TODAY · SPREADSHEETS
Product_Master_FINAL_v7.xlsxHTS codeOriginPGAOwnerVersionStatus
Scattered files · manual updates · limited control
→
WITH 3RDWAVE LITE
One governed record for every product.- Approved classifications and origins
- Agency requirements and supporting data
- Reusable data for every customs filing
- Clear ownership, control, and auditability
30 YEARSBuilt on 3rdwave's experience managing trade data for leading importers.
Why 3rdwave Lite
Less rekeying. Better data. More control.
Automate repetitive work
Move invoice data into the filing workflow without manual re-entry.
Get a best-in-class Product Master
Replace scattered spreadsheets with governed product and trade data that is ready to reuse.
Handle agency declarations
Create PGA outputs alongside ISF and entry data in one connected process.
See the operation
Use included dashboards to monitor status, volume, and work requiring attention.
Your filing workspace
Every entry, status, and exception in view.
Dashboards are included with 3rdwave Lite, giving your team a clear operational view from document intake through customs-ready output.
ENTRIES THIS MONTH184↑ 12% from last month
READY TO FILE23Validated
REQUIRES REVIEW4Attention needed
AVERAGE CYCLE18mDocument to ready
| Entry | Importer | Source document | Output | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LT-10482 | US Import Co. | Invoice 88421 | Entry + PGA | Ready |
| LT-10481 | US Import Co. | Invoice 88420 | ISF | Ready |
| LT-10480 | US Import Co. | Invoice 88419 | Entry | Filed |
Illustrative product view. Final interface and available fields may vary by configuration.
Simple transaction pricing
Pay for the filings you create.
No separate dashboard fee. Your operational views are included with your Lite account.
Create the security filing data required before ocean cargo is loaded.
Transform document and governed product data into the customs entry.
Prepare agency-specific declaration data as part of the connected filing flow.
Included: filing dashboards, operational status, and exception visibility.
Lite and Enterprise
Choose the operating model that fits.
Lite is not a reduced trade product. It is a focused self-filing model for a defined operating scale. Enterprise extends the platform for higher-volume and more complex global operations.
Focused self-filing
For importers processing up to 2,500 U.S. customs entries per year.
- Automated document-to-entry workflow
- Governed Product Master foundation
- ISF, entry, and PGA outputs
- Transaction-based pricing
- Dashboards included
- Guided account setup
Broader global orchestration
For higher-volume, multi-entity, and complex international trade operations.
- Enterprise workflows and integrations
- Expanded compliance automation
- Transportation execution and visibility
- Global operating models
- Advanced configuration and controls
- Enterprise implementation program
Not sure which fits? 3rdwave will help you choose the right account during setup.
Implementation and account setup
A guided path to your first filing.
3rdwave works with you to confirm fit, establish your governed product data, and prepare the account for your filing workflow.
Get a 3rdwave Lite AccountContact 3rdwave
Tell us about your entry volume, products, and current filing process.
Confirm fit and scope
We validate that Lite matches your operation and identify the filing outputs you need.
Set up data and users
We help move product and trade data from spreadsheets into your governed 3rdwave Product Master, then configure account access and the core workflow.
Start filing
Your team begins turning commercial documents into customs-ready outputs with 3rdwave support.
Frequently asked questions
What importers ask about Lite.
Who is 3rdwave Lite designed for?
U.S. importers processing up to 2,500 customs entries per year who want to self-file with automation, governed product data, and clear operational oversight.
Is Lite a self-service signup product?
No. Contact 3rdwave to receive an account. We confirm fit and guide setup so your filing workflow starts on the right foundation.
What documents and filings does it support?
3rdwave IDP extracts transaction data from commercial documents. Lite then combines it with governed product data to create customs-ready ISFs, entries, and PGA declarations.
Do we need an existing Product Master?
No. Many Lite customers start with product and trade data managed in spreadsheets. 3rdwave helps establish a governed Product Master as part of account setup—bringing enterprise-grade data discipline to an operation of your size.
Are dashboards an extra charge?
No. Dashboards are included with every 3rdwave Lite account.
What happens if our operation grows?
3rdwave Enterprise supports higher-volume and more complex global trade operations. Your team can discuss the right transition path with 3rdwave.
Does 3rdwave replace our trade expertise?
3rdwave automates the data and entry-writing workflow while keeping your team in control of review, approval, and filing decisions.
Ready to automate your customs filings?
Turn commercial documents into customs-ready filings.
Get the document intelligence, governed product data, and entry-writing technology to self-file with confidence.
Get a 3rdwave Lite Account