Reshoring Manufacturing
Importivity helps American businesses reshore their operations with end-to-end support from sourcing and importing manufacturing equipment to navigating tariffs, installation, and long-term maintenance.
Why Reshoring Manufacturing Matters
Reshoring manufacturing is more than a trend, it’s a strategic move for companies looking to gain stability, reduce global risk, and align with “Made in America” initiatives. By bringing production closer to home, businesses can shorten lead times, strengthen IP protection, and build resilient supply chains that withstand tariffs, geopolitical shifts, and logistics bottlenecks.
At Importivity, we help businesses of all sizes, from Fortune 500 companies to family-run brands, take reshoring from a concept to a reality.
Reshoring Manufacturing Case Study
See how reshoring manufacturing can transform your business.
Case Study: Scaling a U.S. Gum Manufacturer During the 2025 Tariff Debacle
- U.S. production
- Food grade equipment
- Tariff aware import
- Bonded warehousing
- Challenge
A mom and pop gum brand needed to jump from artisanal runs to national scale during peak tariff volatility.
- Advanced mixing, cutting, and packaging machines were mostly sourced from Asia
- Section 301 exposure threatened to add 25% or more to landed cost
- Execution
- On site installation oversight for mixers, cutters, and packaging lines
- Staff training and safety documentation aligned to food grade standards
- Preventive maintenance plan to protect uptime and throughput
- Solution
- Dual supplier plan to avoid single point failure and speed delivery
- Equipment secured under basic 301 exemption category where eligible
- Bonded warehouse flow to smooth customs clearance and cash timing
- Results
National
Retail capacity
Faster
Ramp to volume
301-smart
Duty exposure managed
Uptime
Maintenance program
- Contracts secured with Sprouts, Whole Foods, and multiple big box retailers
- Reshored production reached U.S. scale without losing cost competitiveness
- Key levers: dual sourcing to reduce risk, eligibility checks for basic 301 exemptions, bonded warehousing for smoother entries, and an installation to maintenance program that protected throughput.
Reshoring Beyond Equipment
- Tariff aware
- Dual source ready
- Automation first
- Continuous compliance
- Tariff-friendly inputs
Source raw materials and components from partner countries to lower duty exposure and stabilize landed cost.
- Map HTS by SKU and supplier
- Qualify origin for preferential rates
- Dual sourcing network
Deploy primary and backup suppliers across the United States, Mexico, and Asia to avoid single-point failures.
- Capacity and tooling mirrored
- Seamless volume shifts on demand
- Automation and digital ops
Integrate shop-floor automation and supply chain software for throughput and visibility.
- MES dashboards and traceability
- Predictive maintenance scheduling
- Continuous compliance
Monitor rules and update classifications and documentation before they become bottlenecks.
- HTS audits and origin proofs
- Broker-ready packs and renewals
- Reshoring succeeds when inputs are tariff smart, capacity is redundant, operations are automated, and compliance stays current. We design the system, not just the purchase order.
- Reshoring isn’t just about buying machines; it’s about building a sustainable, tariff-resilient supply chain. Importivity works with clients to:
- Source raw materials and components from tariff-friendly countries.
- Implement dual-sourcing strategies across the U.S., Mexico, and Asia.
- Integrate automation and digital supply chain tools to boost efficiency.
- Provide ongoing compliance monitoring to stay ahead of regulation changes.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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What does reshoring manufacturing mean?
As of September 23, 2025, most Chinese imports are still subject to Section 301 tariffs ranging from 7.5% to 25% on many goods. Some categories, such as electric vehicles, batteries, solar cells, and critical minerals, face much higher rates; in some cases up to 100%. In addition, the 2025 “Liberation Day” tariff package adds a base 10% tariff on most imports (excluding Canada and Mexico), which can bring the effective rate on Chinese goods to 30% or more, depending on the product. Exact duties depend on the product’s HTS code, so importers should always confirm classification and check for exclusions.
Why is reshoring manufacturing important right now?
Reshoring manufacturing means bringing production back to the United States after years of outsourcing abroad. It helps companies reduce global risk, improve supply chain control, and meet growing consumer demand for Made in America products.
What types of equipment are needed for reshoring manufacturing?
Global supply chain disruptions, rising tariffs, and shifting trade policies have made overseas production riskier and more expensive. Reshoring manufacturing helps U.S. businesses gain stability, shorten lead times, and protect intellectual property.
What types of equipment are needed for reshoring manufacturing?
Most reshoring projects require advanced machinery such as injection molding equipment, CNC machines, packaging systems, and assembly lines. Importivity specializes in sourcing, importing, and installing this equipment so U.S. companies can scale production efficiently.
Are there tariffs on importing manufacturing equipment from China?
Yes. Many machines fall under Section 301 tariffs on China, adding as much as 25% to landed costs. Importivity provides tariff mitigation strategies, such as HS code optimization, sourcing from Mexico or Vietnam, and leveraging exemptions, to reduce expenses.
How does Importivity handle equipment installation and maintenance?
We coordinate full-service installation with factory-trained technicians, offer bilingual troubleshooting support, and negotiate warranties and maintenance contracts. Our goal is to keep your new U.S. production lines running at maximum uptime from day one.
Can reshoring manufacturing really save money compared to overseas sourcing?
Yes, while upfront costs may be higher, reshoring reduces shipping expenses, avoids tariff penalties, and eliminates long lead times. The result is a more resilient supply chain and often lower total cost of ownership over time.
What industries benefit most from reshoring manufacturing?
Industries with high IP sensitivity, compliance requirements, or tariff exposure benefit most, including plastics, metals, electronics, and textiles. Importivity helps businesses in each of these sectors design reshoring strategies tailored to their needs.
How does reshoring affect tariffs and duties in the long run?
Reshoring helps companies avoid unpredictable tariff hikes by reducing dependency on overseas factories. Even if equipment imports face duties, once installed in the U.S., ongoing production is tariff-free, giving businesses greater cost stability.
Does Importivity help small businesses reshore manufacturing?
Absolutely. From Fortune 500s to family-owned brands, we tailor reshoring solutions to fit your scale. For example, we recently helped a U.S. gum company import and install new equipment to grow from artisanal batches to national retail production.
How do I get started with reshoring my manufacturing?
The first step is a free consultation with our team. Importivity will review your current supply chain, identify risks and opportunities, and design a step-by-step reshoring plan that covers equipment, tariffs, and logistics.
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