QAD Free Trade Agreement
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What is QAD Free Trade Agreement
QAD Free Trade Agreement is a trade compliance software module used to support free trade agreement (FTA) qualification and documentation for cross-border shipments. It helps manufacturers and distributors determine product eligibility based on rules of origin, manage supplier declarations, and produce supporting records for customs and audits. The product is typically deployed alongside QAD’s ERP and supply chain applications, with data sourced from bills of material, sourcing, and item master records.
Rules-of-origin qualification support
The product focuses on determining FTA eligibility using product structure and sourcing data, which aligns to common rules-of-origin workflows. It supports qualification analysis at the item/part level and can be used to substantiate preferential duty claims. This is particularly useful for organizations that need repeatable, auditable qualification decisions across many SKUs.
ERP-aligned master data usage
When implemented in a QAD environment, the module can leverage existing item, supplier, and bill-of-material data rather than requiring duplicate data maintenance. This reduces manual re-entry and helps keep qualification calculations consistent with operational records. It also supports tighter linkage between compliance outputs and transactional processes such as order fulfillment and shipping.
Documentation and audit readiness
The module is designed to manage supporting information such as supplier declarations and qualification records needed for internal review and external audits. Centralizing these artifacts helps compliance teams respond to customs inquiries and preference verification requests. It can also standardize how documentation is generated and retained across plants or business units.
Best fit for QAD stack
Organizations not using QAD ERP may face additional integration work to supply the detailed BOM, sourcing, and transactional data needed for accurate qualification. Data mapping and governance become critical, especially for multi-ERP environments. This can increase implementation time compared with tools designed to be ERP-agnostic from the outset.
Scope centered on FTAs
The module’s core purpose is FTA qualification and related documentation, not end-to-end customs filing or broader regulatory programs. Companies needing capabilities such as customs declarations, security filings, or wide-ranging restricted party screening may require additional systems. This can lead to a multi-tool compliance architecture.
Ongoing content and change management
FTA rules, thresholds, and documentation requirements change over time and require disciplined updates to rules, supplier declarations, and product data. The product’s effectiveness depends on timely maintenance of origin-related attributes and supplier inputs. Without strong processes, qualification results can become outdated or inconsistent across regions.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| Contact Sales / Custom | Not listed — contact QAD | QAD does not publish public pricing for the QAD Free Trade Agreement product on its official product pages; the site offers "Request a Demo" and "Talk to an Expert" / contact options instead. |
Seller details
QAD Inc.
Santa Barbara, California, USA
1979
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https://www.qad.com/
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