Social media posts and presidential letters aren’t tariffs. Here’s why importers should track the Federal Register — not Truth Social — and what to do in the meantime.
Tariff Threats vs. Reality: Why Importers Should Wait for the Federal Register Read Post »
Section 232, IEEPA fentanyl, and reciprocal tariffs don’t all stack together — the rules differ by country and product. Here’s exactly how they interact as of June 2025.
How Tariffs Stack: Section 232, IEEPA, and Reciprocal Tariffs Explained Read Post »
The 55% China tariff isn’t an add-on — it’s the total IEEPA + reciprocal rate. Here’s what you actually pay based on your Section 301 rate, as of June 2025.
What the 55% China Tariff Really Means (It’s Not What You Think) Read Post »
Section 232 steel and aluminum tariffs rose to 50% on June 4, 2025. Here’s how derivative content reporting works and which consumer appliances are now covered.
Section 232 Steel & Aluminum at 50%: Derivative Content and Appliances Explained Read Post »
First Sale Rule: Cutting Through the Hype and Misconceptions Three weeks ago, CNBC posted an article that caused quite the storm. Importers and shippers jumped on it the second they saw the word “loophole” and that it’s completely legal. But industry professionals and customs attorneys? Not so much. Everyone had their take, but they
Two key reciprocal tariff deadlines are coming. Here’s how to run the freight-vs-tariff math and decide whether rushing a shipment actually saves you money.
Reciprocal Tariff Deadlines: Your Importing Game Plan Read Post »
The US–China tariff pause runs to August 12, 2025. Here’s what changed, what the two duty routes look like, and how to use this window wisely.
The US–China Trade Deal and the 90-Day Tariff Pause: What Importers Should Do Read Post »
Ship from China now or wait for a trade deal? We break down the real trade-offs and four mitigation strategies — bonded warehouse, Section 321, Canada, and re-export.
The China Shipping Dilemma: Should You Ship Now or Wait? Read Post »
Shipping from China during escalating tariffs? Understand what’s drawback-eligible, how FTZs and bonded warehouses help, and the key options as of April 2025.
Shipping From China During the Tariff War: Drawback, FTZ, and Your Options Read Post »
