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The Role of Customs Clearance Services in Trade
When you import wearing apparels, household products, automobiles, or industrial parts, one of the biggest challenges is ensuring your...
Sep 22, 20254 min read


What Importers Need to Know: Retroactive Tariffs Under the U.S.–Japan Agreement
On September 4, 2025, the White House issued an Executive Order (EO) titled “Implementing the United States–Japan Agreement.” This...
Sep 5, 20252 min read


Simplifying Import Customs Clearance Processes
Importing goods like apparels, household products, automobiles, or industrial parts into the U.S. can feel overwhelming. The process...
Aug 19, 20254 min read


Common Mistakes That Delay Customs Clearance And How to Avoid Them
Import delays can cost you money, disrupt your supply chain, and damage relationships with your customers. As a licensed U.S. Customs...
Aug 19, 20254 min read


Determining Country of Origin for Imported Textile and Apparel Products: What U.S. Importers Should Know
In the globalized world of textile and apparel production, it is common for garments to be assembled in multiple countries. However, for...
Jul 22, 20254 min read


Understanding the Role of the Importer of Record in U.S. Customs Compliance
When importing goods into the United States, the importer of record (IOR) plays a critical role in ensuring compliance with U.S. Customs...
Jun 25, 20253 min read


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...
Jun 12, 20253 min read


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...
Apr 19, 20253 min read


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...
Oct 22, 20241 min read


Master the Basics of Import Customs Clearance
Importing goods like wearing apparels, household products, automobiles, or industrial parts can be exciting and profitable. But before...
Sep 15, 20254 min read


Section 232 Additional Steel / Aluminum Derivative Tariff Inclusion Products
On February 10, 2025, the President issued Proclamation 10896 , expanding Section 232 tariffs to cover additional steel derivative...
Aug 22, 20253 min read


Modifying The Reciprocal Tariff Rates-Updates Effective August 7, 2025
In line with the July 31, 2025 Executive Order (EO) “Further Modifying the Reciprocal Tariff Rates” , U.S. Customs and Border Protection...
Aug 6, 20253 min read


Navigating Change: What E-Commerce Importers Should Watch in 2025
CBP De Minimis Shipments video: https://www.dhs.gov/medialibrary/assets/video/57841 E-commerce is rapidly growing in the U.S., driving a...
Jul 9, 20254 min read


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...
Jun 11, 20255 min read


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...
Jun 2, 20253 min read


⚠️ 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...
May 2, 20251 min read


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...
Apr 29, 20252 min read


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...
Apr 13, 20251 min read


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...
Mar 9, 20251 min read


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...
Mar 4, 20251 min read
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