A hands-on, screen-by-screen guide to the CPSC Product Registry: self-register, set your Certifier ID, create a collection, and file a product certificate.
CPSC Product Registry: Step-by-Step Registration & Product Filing (2026) Read Post »
A step-by-step walkthrough of CPSC Product Registry eFiling for importers — classify, certify, test, track, and file before the July 8, 2026 mandate.
How to File in the CPSC Product Registry: A 7-Step eFiling Walkthrough (2026) Read Post »
What CPSC eFiling actually requires: the Certifier ID, Product ID, and Version ID, where citation codes come from, and the run-specific tracking data you submit.
CPSC eFiling Data Elements & Citation Codes Explained Read Post »
How to tell if your product needs a CPSC certificate: the ~600 likely HTS codes, the Regulatory Robot, quick gut checks, and how to file a disclaim if you’re not subject.
Is Your Product Subject to CPSC? HTS Codes, the Regulatory Robot, and Disclaiming Read Post »
CPSC eFiling is mandatory July 8, 2026. Importers of regulated consumer products must file 7 certificate data elements to CBP up front. Here’s how to prepare.
CPSC eFiling Becomes Mandatory July 8, 2026: A Complete Guide for Importers Read Post »
Slow steaming is why container ships sail below top speed on purpose. Here’s the fuel math, how carriers use it to manage rates, and what it means for your transit times.
Slow Steaming Explained: Why Cargo Ships Sail Slow (and What It Means for Importers) Read Post »
Whether you get your IEEPA tariff refund automatically or have to sue depends on your entries’ status. Here’s how CAPE, liquidation, and protests actually work.
IEEPA Tariff Refunds and CBP’s CAPE Rollout: Protest, Sue, or Wait? Read Post »
Will CBP refund your IEEPA tariffs automatically, or do you have to file suit? The quick answer depends on your entries’ liquidation status. Here’s the short version.
IEEPA Tariff Refund: Do You Have to Sue to Get Your Money Back? Read Post »
What CBP Reconciliation Means for Your IEEPA Refund If your entries are flagged for reconciliation, you’re in a better spot
CBP Reconciliation Entries and Your IEEPA Refund Read Post »
What Is a Reconciliation Entry? Short version: a reconciliation entry is an entry you file with CBP when you don’t
What Is a Reconciliation Entry? A Guide for Importers Read Post »
