Everything about tariff classification, regulations, and international trade.
Learn how to classify food ingredients and additives under the Harmonized System. Covers HS code selection across chapters, GRI rules for mixtures, tariff rate differences, and FDA/GRAS requirements.
Complete guide to importing plastics and rubber into the US -- HS code classification under Chapters 39 and 40, tariff rates, Section 301 duties on Chinese plastics, EPA/TSCA requirements, and common classification traps.
Guide to importing from the UK post-Brexit: MFN tariff rates, key industries (Scotch whisky, pharma, machinery, automotive, luxury goods), no US-UK FTA, regulatory changes, and logistics for US importers in 2026.
Complete guide to importing personal protective equipment — HS classification for masks, gloves, gowns, and goggles, tariff rates, FDA and NIOSH requirements, Section 301 impacts, and post-pandemic regulatory changes.
Understand Tariff Rate Quotas (TRQs) — how in-quota and over-quota duty rates work, which products have TRQs, how USDA and USTR administer allocations, and how importers can apply for lower tariff rates on sugar, dairy, beef, cotton, and tobacco.
Understand how WTO dispute settlement works, how key rulings involving the US affect tariff rates and trade policy, and what the Appellate Body crisis means for importers navigating tariff uncertainty.
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.
Who is the importer of record, and what are their legal obligations? This guide covers IOR responsibilities under 19 USC 1484, who can serve as IOR, risks for e-commerce and drop shipping, non-resident importers, and IOR service providers.
Guide to importing from Poland, Czech Republic, Romania, and Hungary: MFN tariff rates, key manufacturing industries, competitive advantages over Western Europe, logistics, and sourcing strategies for US importers.
Complete guide to importing from Australia into the US: AUSFTA duty-free benefits, tariff rates by industry, rules of origin, key export sectors like beef, wine, minerals, and pharmaceuticals, plus logistics and compliance considerations.
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 read an actual HTS page -- columns, rate types, notes, special program indicators, and units of quantity. A practical walkthrough for importers, brokers, and trade compliance professionals.
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