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What Importers Need to Know About DDP Shipments: Benefits, Risks, and Compliance
In the world of international trade, few terms cause more confusion for U.S. importers than DDP – Delivered Duty Paid . While DDP may...
Le
Jun 23 min read
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Understanding Importer of Record and First Sale Compliance
With recent increases in U.S. tariffs, many importers are exploring cost-saving strategies such as purchasing goods under Delivered Duty...
Le
Jun 123 min read
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Understanding Garment Classification: A Guide for U.S. Importers
By U.S. Customs & Border Protection Compliance Insights Importing garments into the United States involves more than logistics — it...
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Jun 115 min read
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⚠️ WARNING: Increased Tariffs May Encourage Misclassification or Undervaluation — CBP Is Closely Watching
As U.S. tariffs rise and become more complex, there is a growing risk that some parties may attempt to misclassify goods, undervalue...
Le
May 21 min read
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Executive Order on Preventing the Stacking of Certain U.S. Import Tariffs
The Executive Order issued by the White House aims to prevent overlapping tariffs from being applied cumulatively to the same imported...
Le
Apr 292 min read
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Importing Goods into the U.S.A. A Step-by-Step Guide
Importing goods into the United States can be a lucrative business opportunity, but it requires careful planning and adherence to various...
Le
Apr 193 min read
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CBP Updated Guidance for Reciprocal Tariff Exclusion of Specified Products
The purpose of this message is to provide further guidance on the additional duties due on imported merchandise which were imposed by...
Le
Apr 131 min read
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Official CBP Statement On Tariffs for Imports from China, Hong Kong, Canada, and Mexico
On March 4, 2025 and March 7, 2025, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) implemented five Presidential Executive Orders implementing...
Le
Mar 91 min read
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CSMS # 64297292 - GUIDANCE: Additional Duties on Imports from Mexico
CSMS # 64297292 - GUIDANCE: Additional Duties on Imports from Mexico Effective March 4, 2025, a 25% ad valorem duty will be imposed on...
Le
Mar 41 min read
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CSMS # 64299816 - UPDATE – Additional Duties on Imports from China and Hong Kong
CSMS # 64299816 - UPDATE – Additional Duties on Imports from China and Hong Kong This is an update on additional duties for imports from...
Le
Mar 41 min read
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New U.S. Tariffs in 2025: Key Updates and Impact on Trade
New U.S. Tariffs in 2025 In early 2025, President Donald Trump took significant steps to reshape the landscape of international trade by...
Le
Feb 233 min read
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Basic Steps to Start Importing goods into the U.S.
1/ RESEARCH Use the internet and resources like the following websites: CBP: https://www.cbp.gov/trade/basic-import-export Check for any...
Le
Oct 22, 20241 min read
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Section 321 vs Entry Type 86
If you want to import small shipments to the United States without paying duties or taxes, you should learn how to use the Section 321...
Le
Aug 6, 20233 min read
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AD/CVD Investigations on Paper Shopping Bags from Multiple Countries
Initiated on June 20, 2023, antidumping (less-than-fair-value) and countervailing duty investigations by the Department of Commerce from...
Le
Jul 19, 20232 min read
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Regulations on Pocket Bag Fabric for Blue Denim Apparel
Starting on January 1, 2023, there will be rules about the fabric used for pockets in certain types of blue denim clothing. This fabric...
Le
Dec 19, 20221 min read
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Requirement for Power of Attorney (POAs)
Beginning today, a customs broker must get a special agreement with a power of attorney (POA) directly from the importer of record (IOR)...
Le
Dec 19, 20221 min read
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Tips for New Importers and Exporters
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) advise that knowing CBP policies and procedures before importing/exporting your goods will be...
Le
Sep 20, 20222 min read
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Importing Motor Vehicles
Shipping motor vehicles across the borders or through an ocean carrier is becoming more common in this time of age, so it is important to...
Le
Sep 8, 20221 min read
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Back-To-School Shopping: Protect Yourself from Counterfeit Goods
School is right around the corner for many American students, so Back-to-School shopping is prevalent in-stores and online. In order to...
Le
Aug 25, 20222 min read
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Adjustment of COBRA Customs User Fees and Limitations for Fiscal Year 2023 Will Deploy August 2022
As we approach the fiscal year in 2023, please refer to the new adjustments for certain COBRA Customs User Fees and Limitations below:...
Le
Aug 24, 20221 min read
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