Everything about tariff classification, regulations, and international trade.
The US has 14 free trade agreements with 20 countries. Learn which FTAs apply to your imports, how to claim preferential rates, and the duty savings available.
Complete guide to importing seafood and fish into the US -- FDA HACCP requirements, NOAA Seafood Import Monitoring Program (SIMP), HS code classification under Chapters 03 and 16, anti-dumping duties on shrimp, Lacey Act compliance, and country of origin rules.
HMF and MPF add hundreds or thousands of dollars to every import shipment. Learn how these CBP processing fees are calculated, who pays them, what exemptions exist, and how they affect your landed cost.
Guide to importing from Italy: fashion and luxury goods, food and wine (DOP/IGP), machinery, automotive, ceramics, MFN tariff rates, Section 232 steel impacts, and sourcing opportunities for US importers in 2026.
Learn how Mexico's IMMEX (Maquiladora) program enables duty-free temporary imports for export manufacturing. Covers program mechanics, tariff benefits, USMCA interaction, and key manufacturing corridors.
Learn how CBP converts foreign currencies for customs valuation, which exchange rate applies to your entries, and practical strategies to manage exchange rate risk on import duties.
Guide to importing from Bangladesh: garment industry overview, tariff rates, GSP benefits, labor compliance, logistics, and emerging sectors beyond RMG.
Complete guide to importing dietary supplements and vitamins into the US — DSHEA framework, FDA registration, Prior Notice, NDI notifications, GMP requirements, labeling rules, and HS code classification.
Learn how the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) provides duty-free access for thousands of products from sub-Saharan Africa. Understand eligible countries, covered products, textile special rules, how to claim benefits, and the AGOA renewal debate.
Learn what assists are under 19 USC 1401a(h), the five types of dutiable assists (materials, tools, molds, engineering, design), how to value and apportion them, and CBP reporting requirements to avoid penalties.
Learn how the first sale rule lets importers use the manufacturer-to-middleman price instead of the middleman-to-importer price as customs value, legally reducing import duties in multi-tiered transactions.
Complete guide to importing sporting goods and fitness equipment: HS code classification, tariff rates, CPSC safety requirements, Section 301 impacts, and compliance strategies.
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