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.
On: November 13, 2024 By: Kari Crane
If you import goods that contain paper, wood or plant-based materials, you may need to file a Lacey Act declaration. And later this year even more products will fall under the jurisdiction of the Lacey Act. Learn about its purpose, enforcement and how to meet your compliance responsibilities.
On: September 30, 2024 By: Mitch Kostoulakos
The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) Assessment and Revenue Management (CARM) project will change how CBSA collects duties and taxes for goods imported into Canada. Here's what you need to know to prepare for its rollout.
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