Tariffs don’t usually break programs all at once.
They leak margin quietly, distort sourcing decisions, and show up late—after designs are frozen and pricing is committed.
BOMsense (www.bomsense.com) exists to fix that.
BOMsense is Amtech’s tariff intelligence engine, built to help electronics professionals understand tariff exposure early, clearly, and at scale—before it turns into a downstream surprise.
What BOMsense Does
At its core, BOMsense powers the Amtech Tariff Estimator, a comprehensive tool that calculates tariff exposure for electronic components using current, real-world trade data.
It provides:
- real-time tariff rates, including Section 301, IEEPA, and Reciprocal tariffs
- country of origin visibility
- HTS code identification
- and transparent cost calculations
The goal is simple: better sourcing and pricing decisions, earlier in the process.
Part Search: Fast Answers, Early Decisions
Users can enter a part number and manufacturer to search the BOMsense database.
The system returns:
- country of origin
- HTS code
- applicable tariff rates (301, IEEPA, Reciprocal)
- calculated tariff exposure
If an exact match isn’t available, BOMsense suggests similar parts, helping teams find usable data instead of hitting a dead end.
This is especially valuable during:
- early design reviews
- alternate part evaluation
- sourcing strategy discussions
- and quoting prep
BOM Analysis: Tariff Visibility at Scale
Searching individual parts works—until you’re dealing with a real product.
BOM Analysis allows users to upload an entire Bill of Materials and receive a comprehensive tariff exposure report across all components at once.
This approach:
- saves significant time vs. part-by-part searches
- highlights which components drive the most tariff exposure
- provides a complete product-level view of trade impact
- supports better engineering and sourcing tradeoffs
Instead of guessing where tariffs hurt, teams can see it clearly.
How Tariff Exposure Is Calculated
BOMsense uses a transparent, consistent formula:
Tariff Exposure per Unit =
(Unit Price × (1 − Vendor Margin %)) × (301 Rate + IEEPA Rate + Reciprocal Rate)
This calculation:
- bases tariffs on actual cost, not sell price
- separates vendor margin from tariff exposure
- applies all relevant tariff categories
- produces a clear per-unit tariff cost
No black boxes. No hidden assumptions.
Why BOMsense Matters
Trade volatility isn’t theoretical anymore—it’s operational.
BOMsense helps teams:
- understand tariff impact before pricing is locked
- compare sourcing options with real numbers
- avoid late-stage margin erosion
- and make informed decisions grounded in data
It doesn’t eliminate tariffs.
It eliminates surprises.
Part of a Larger System
BOMsense isn’t just a calculator—it’s a decision support layer inside Amtech’s broader tech stack.
As it integrates more tightly with quoting, supply chain analysis, and execution workflows, BOMsense becomes:
- an early-stage risk visibility tool
- a sourcing strategy input
- and a foundation for more resilient product design
Static BOMs create blind spots.
BOMsense turns them into insight.