Everything about tariff classification, regulations, and international trade.
Learn how CBP calculates continuous bond amounts using the 10% formula, how single-entry bonds are sized, what triggers a sufficiency review, and how to manage bond increases and costs.
Master marine cargo insurance for imports. Compare all risk vs named perils vs FPA, learn how premiums are calculated, file claims effectively, and understand the CIF vs FOB insurance relationship.
Learn how to record import duties, customs fees, and landed costs in your accounting system. Covers journal entries, COGS allocation, duty refunds, AD/CVD deposits, and ERP integration.
Learn the mechanics of AD/CVD cash deposits, administrative review cycles, final duty assessments, refunds, additional collections, and new shipper reviews. A practical guide for U.S. importers.
A detailed guide to the statutory additions and deductions under 19 USC 1401a that change your customs value — royalties, license fees, buying vs selling commissions, proceeds of resale, packing costs, and international freight and insurance.
Deep dive into customs warehouse entries — Type 21 warehouse entry, Type 22 re-warehouse entry, manipulation, manufacturing in bond, and withdrawal strategies for consumption, export, and transportation.
Practical guide with worked examples showing how all 11 Incoterms 2020 change your dutiable value, duty payments, and total landed cost. FOB vs CIF valuation, cost breakdowns, and real dollar calculations.
Complete guide to importing goods for US trade shows duty-free. Covers ATA Carnets, TIBs, personal baggage exemptions, and de minimis rules for CES, NRF, SEMA, MAGIC, and other conventions.
A practical guide to Section 321 de minimis entries — how the $800 threshold works, who uses it, Type 86 entries, data requirements, enforcement risks, and 2026 restrictions on China.
US FTA utilization rates hover around 50%. Learn why importers fail to claim duty savings, the common barriers to FTA usage, and how to calculate the ROI of an FTA compliance program.
Understand customs duties, ad valorem vs. specific tariffs, VAT on imports, landed cost calculation, and how free trade agreements can reduce what you pay at the border.
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