Learn what freight forwarding services include, when to use ocean, air, ground, customs and cargo insurance, and how Simple Forwarding helps.
Freight Forwarding Services Explained for Growing Brands Read Post »
A customs broker for Amazon FBA helps you clear shipments, avoid delays, and stay compliant. Learn how to choose the right partner for your business.
Customs Broker for Amazon FBA: Your Essential Guide Read Post »
Get a clear shipping quote with this step-by-step guide. Learn what details you need, how to compare options, and avoid hidden shipping costs.
Get an accurate ocean freight quote with these 5 simple steps. Learn what details you need and how to avoid hidden fees when shipping internationally.
How to Get an Ocean Freight Quote in 5 Simple Steps Read Post »
The April 2 proclamation pulled hundreds of HTS codes out of Section 232 scope entirely. Bicycles and e-bikes are out. Filled food and beverage cans are largely out. Empty metal containers are still in. And the formal petition process that let industries fight these decisions is gone.
CBP no longer accepts the metal content value as the basis for Section 232 duties. Starting April 6, the tariff applies to the full entered value of your product. For derivative products the rate dropped to 25% — but for most importers the total duty bill went up, not down.
Section 232 changes and how it affects you – importer Read Post »
DDP Shipping: What It Is, How the Price Works, and What Happens When It Goes Wrong DDP — Delivered Duty Paid — is a shipping arrangement where the seller covers everything: freight, customs clearance, duties, and delivery to your door. When a supplier quotes DDP cheaper than standard freight plus duties, they are almost certainly
A lot of importers are getting offered DDP at prices that don’t add up. Before you say yes, understand what’s actually going on behind that number
DDP Shipping: What Every Importer Needs to Know Before Saying Yes Read Post »
The Court of International Trade ordered CBP to process IEEPA tariff refunds for all importers in Atmus Filtration, Inc. v. United States (March 4, 2026). Here is what importers need to know.
IEEPA Tariff Refunds: Frequently Asked Questions Read Post »
Most Amazon sellers wait until they’ve picked their winners before shipping to Canada. That’s the wrong move. The right strategy is to ship limited quantities of every SKU, let Canadian sales velocity tell you what has traction, then scale. This guide walks you through the full three-phase logistics playbook — from your first test pallet to a direct China-to-Canada container program — including fulfillment center targeting, shipping mode decisions, and everything Canadian customs requires on day one.
How Do You Expand Your Amazon Store to Canada? A Complete Shipping and Customs Playbook Read Post »
