Customs and Compliance
8 posts
How to Classify One Product Step-by-Step: From Description to 10-Digit Code Under HTSUS and TARIC
Step-by-step guide to classifying a product under HTSUS and TARIC. GRI rules, real example, and the trap that costs first-time importers thousands.
The 2026 Tariff Shock Survival Guide: What Every US Importer Must Do Before the Next Announcement
IEEPA tariffs hit 145% on Chinese goods before the Supreme Court struck them down. Here's how to protect your import margins when tariff policy change
Customs Broker vs. Freight Forwarder: What Every Importer Needs to Know Before Their First Shipment
Searching "customs broker vs freight forwarder" the night before your cargo lands? Here's the real difference — and which one you actually need.
Import Duties and Tariffs Explained: The Complete Beginner's Guide for 2026
What are import duties and tariffs? A plain-language beginner's guide covering how duties work, how they're calculated, and how to reduce them legally
Why Your Landed Cost Calculation Is Wrong (And How to Fix It)
Most importers calculate landed cost wrong and overpay without knowing it. Here's the correct formula with every hidden cost included.
The ISF Checklist: Don't Let a $5,000 Fine Ruin Your Import Margin
Avoid a $5,000 CBP fine with our ISF (10+2) checklist. Learn why the US requires Importer Security Filing and how to manage the 24-hour ocean deadline
How Automation and AI are Changing Customs Compliance for Forward-Thinking Importers
Manual data entry is a liability. Discover how 2026 importers are using Agentic AI to automate customs compliance, catch errors, and avoid CBP audits.
The Hidden Costs of Incorrect HS Codes (and How to Avoid Customs Audits)
The HS code on your supplier's invoice isn't audit-proof. Why importers who trust the seller's classification end up explaining themselves to CBP.