On: May 12, 2025 By: Mitch Kostoulakos
Determining country of origin is critical for assigning tariffs and claiming FTA benefits. Learn how U.S. Customs defines substantial transformation, what documentation is required, and how to avoid costly errors in import compliance.
On: May 7, 2025 By: Lisa Nemer
Find the correct tariff rates for your imports. Shipping Solutions Product Classification and Import Controls software help you navigate the Harmonized Tariff Schedule and become a tariff expert.
On: April 28, 2025 By: David Noah
Duty drawback is one of the least understood and most underutilized programs available to U.S. exporters. If they qualify, exporters can use the duty drawback program to reclaim up to 99% of the duties they paid on their imported goods.
On: April 9, 2025 By: David Noah
Overwhelmed by shifting tariffs? Learn practical strategies to help importers and exporters stay profitable—even when trade policies keep changing. From assessing exposure with a Landed Cost Calculator to leveraging Foreign Trade Zones and smart inventory management, these insights will help you navigate tariff volatility with confidence.
On: April 7, 2025 By: David Noah
Understand the key differences between freight forwarders and customs brokers—who handles what, where their roles overlap, and how they can streamline your import and export processes.
On: April 2, 2025 By: Kari Crane
Curious about what the U.S. imports the most? From cars and oil to computers and vaccines, discover the top U.S. imports—and how you can stay ahead of shifting trade policies by accurately calculating your import costs.
On: March 3, 2025 By: Arnesh Roy
Don't be overwhelmed by the hundreds of international shipping terms. We've published a glossary of more than 250 trade terms used by importers and exporters. Bookmark this page and refer to it when you stumble across a word or acronym that has you stumped.
On: February 10, 2025 By: David Noah
Exporters often use Harmonized System (HS), Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) and Schedule B codes interchangeably. They know these codes classify their products for international trade. While that's OK in casual conversation, it's important to know the differences when it comes to actual usage.
On: February 5, 2025 By: Sean Whitworth
The Importer Security Filing (ISF), also referred to as the 10+2 rule, is a Customs and Border Protection (CBP) requirement for ocean cargo imports into the United States. Learn who is responsible for the filing and what information must be included.
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