CBP’s New Trade Fraud Resource Guide

CBP’s New Trade Fraud Resource Guide

Quick Summary > What U.S. Importers Should Know Trade fraud enforcement is becoming more coordinated across federal agencies. Importers remain responsible for the accuracy of customs information, even when using a customs broker. Enforcement risk can extend beyond...
Trade Compliance Mistakes That Can Cripple a Scaling Business

Trade Compliance Mistakes That Can Cripple a Scaling Business

When startups and scaling manufacturers enter new markets, customs compliance can seem like an administrative detail—until a shipment is held, a product launch is delayed, or an audit reveals years of incorrect entries. The enforcement environment is active. In July...
Tariff Engineering and Duty Reduction Guide

Tariff Engineering and Duty Reduction Guide

Global supply chains continually adapt to shifting trade policies, fluctuating manufacturing costs, and new regulatory requirements. For businesses reliant on global sourcing, import duties represent a significant portion of total landed costs. When businesses face...
What Will the U.S. Tariff Landscape Look Like?

What Will the U.S. Tariff Landscape Look Like?

For the past two years, importers have learned one important lesson: expect the unexpected. Between the court decisions surrounding IEEPA tariffs, the implementation of temporary Section 122 tariffs, expanding Section 232 actions, and new Section 301 investigations,...
IEEPA Tariff Refund Update for Importers

IEEPA Tariff Refund Update for Importers

Still waiting on your IEEPA tariff refund? This IEEPA Tariff Refund Update explains the latest developments and the steps importers should take to protect their claims. In September 2026, CBP announced that Phase Three of the CAPE IEEPA refund process will launch on...