Trade
How to Prepare for a Customs Audit Before You Get the Notice
Customs audit preparation means maintaining organized classification rationale, valuation documentation, and country-of-origin records for…
Trade
8 articlesCross-border trade, tariffs, and the policy side of moving goods.
8 articles
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TradeDe Minimis Rule Changes and What They Actually Mean for Importers
De minimis rules set the value threshold below which imported goods can enter duty-free and with simplified processing. Recent changes to…
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TradeHow to Classify Goods Under HTS Codes Without Getting It Wrong
HTS classification starts with the product's essential character and function, works through the General Rules of Interpretation in order…
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TradeNew Cross-Border Rail Corridor Opens, Cutting Transit Times for Shippers
A newly opened cross-border rail corridor is cutting transit times for shippers moving freight between the two countries, adding capacity…
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TradeLife at a Customs Brokerage During Peak Season
A customs brokerage during peak season processes a sharp spike in entry filings, classification questions, and exception handling — the…
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TradeIncoterms 2020: A Practical Breakdown for Shippers
Incoterms 2020 are standardized trade terms defining who pays for and bears risk on freight, insurance, and customs at each point in an…
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TradeSection 301 Tariffs Explained: What They Are and Who Pays Them
Section 301 tariffs are additional duties the U.S. imposes on specific imported goods, usually from a specific country, under the…
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TradeHow to File for a Tariff Exclusion: What the Process Actually Involves
A tariff exclusion request is filed during an official comment period, arguing a specific product should be removed from a tariff action…