Everything about tariff classification, regulations, and international trade.
Master the 6 General Rules of Interpretation (GRI) that govern how HS codes are assigned. Practical examples, common mistakes, and how to apply each rule correctly.
Learn how the Miscellaneous Tariff Bill provides temporary duty suspensions and reductions for specific products, the ITC petition process, and how importers can benefit.
Learn the physical marking and labeling requirements for imported goods under 19 CFR 134. Covers CBP marking rules, exceptions, penalties, special cases, and how to avoid common violations.
Complete guide to importing semiconductors, ICs, and wafers into the US -- from HS code classification under Chapter 85 to Section 301 tariffs, CHIPS Act incentives, and EAR export control considerations.
Deep dive into CBP's Automated Commercial Environment — how ACE replaced ACS/ABI, its core functions from entry filing to cargo release, PGA messaging, drawback, reconciliation, and ACE reports.
Complete guide to importing from Brazil into the US: tariff rates, key industries like agriculture, steel, aircraft, ethanol, and coffee, Section 232 impacts, logistics, and how to classify Brazilian goods.
Guide to importing from Germany: key industries, MFN tariff rates, Section 232 steel and aluminum impacts, no US-EU FTA, logistics, and sourcing opportunities for US importers in 2026.
Comprehensive guide for US importers sourcing from Japan in 2026: MFN tariff rates, the US-Japan Trade Agreement, key industries like automotive, electronics, machinery, food, and cosmetics, logistics, and quality advantages.
Complete guide to importing coffee, tea, and spices into the US -- HS code classification under Chapter 9, tariff rates (coffee is duty-free!), FDA requirements, pesticide limits, fumigation, and specialty/organic sourcing.
Learn how the CBP reconciliation prototype program lets importers correct entry errors for value, classification, 9802, and FTA issues after filing -- including deadlines, eligible issues, and the filing process.
Complete guide for US importers sourcing from Canada in 2026: USMCA duty-free benefits, key industries (energy, lumber, automotive, agriculture, minerals), rules of origin, softwood lumber dispute, and cross-border logistics.
Learn how Commerce Department anti-circumvention investigations can extend AD/CVD duties to goods assembled or transshipped through third countries. Essential guide for importers relocating supply chains.
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