Harmonized Tariffs $$ Moving good from global suppliers to the U$.$S$.$ market

Scenario: It$$s October $25$th $2023,$ and you are working as a buyer for the Team Shop at Little Caesar$$s Arena. The Detroit Red Wings are off to a fast start and demand for team apparel is skyrocketing. Your supervisor has asked you to analyze and recommend external sources of moisture$-$wicking polyester t$-$shirts. You need to source them fast as the t$-$shirts are expected to be big sellers leading into the holidays.

Your search generates three potential sources for the $500$ dozen units of product needed. Now, figure out which one is the best financial deal and import solution for your company.

Step $1$: Get all your information in the required measures and calculate key costs per dozen in US $

Step $2$: Calculate the duties for each option in US $

Step $3$: Calculate the total cost for each option in US $

Step $4$: Use your information to answer the following:

a$.$ What risks and challeges must be considered in this supplier selection decision?

b$.$ Which supplier provides the lowest landed cost?

c$.$ Should you recommend this supplier to your supervisor?

d$.$ Which supplier do you recommend to your supervisor?

e$.$ Why did you select this supplier?