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Engineering teams sourcing custom-manufactured components don’t always begin with dedicated production lines or long-term supply agreements. They are moving from NPI through validation, bridge production, and production ramp, where engineering changes remain frequent, and supplier responsiveness is often more valuable than installed capacity. A manufacturing partner, unlike a transactional contract manufacturer, contributes engineering, quality, and […]
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New DDP and Configuration Options Provide Cost Transparency and Control for Customers Worldwide San Francisco, CA — August 7, 2025 — Fictiv, the trusted global manufacturing and supply chain company, today announced new total landed cost pricing on its platform via Delivered Duty Paid (DDP) and Importer of Record (IoR) configuration options. With so many […]
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Everything you need to know to import parts from overseas with Fictiv. We’re proud to offer customers access to a variety of manufacturing location options, with facilities located in the USA, China, India, and Mexico. Our global network ensures you can find the right capabilities, pricing, and lead times to meet your project requirements. Due […]
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A step-by-step guide to navigating 2025 tariffs and import duties on international orders. Due to new U.S. global trade tariffs introduced in 2025, it’s important to understand any additional duties and taxes you may be responsible for when ordering parts manufactured overseas. To help streamline this process and avoid delays or unexpected fees, we’ve updated […]
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While the flurry of import tariff changes following the post-Liberation Day volatility has calmed somewhat, fast-moving engineering teams still have questions. In fact, many customers have chosen to avoid non-U.S. manufacturing due to concerns about tariffs. While tariffs have increased costs, the concern for prototypes is likely unwarranted, as the general cost guidelines have remained […]
