If you recall seeing the “Made in China,” “Made in USA,” and similar labels on your products, you’ve had your brush with Country of Origin. Global trade runs on origin data. Every product crossing a border carries an economic identity tied to where it was made, grown,...
The math on international shipping changed dramatically in the last two years. If you ‘re still only looking at supplier invoices, you’re missing out. Freight rates swing month to month. Sweeping IEEPA tariffs in 2025 pushed the U.S. average effective tariff rate to...
Every product entering the United States goes through classification before it can clear customs. That classification dictates how much duty gets paid, whether the shipment qualifies for trade programs, and whether goods move through the border smoothly or sit in a...
On February 20 2026, the Supreme Court struck down the tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA). On the same day, the Trump administration imposed Section 122 tariffs under the Trade Expansion Act of 1962, allowing them to quickly...
An incorrect HTS code, a misdeclared value, or a country-of-origin error can all flag an entry summary for correction. Before the current Trump administration’s tariff reporting changes, fixing those errors was usually straightforward. Not anymore. Today’s increased...
Angela Aaron on Trade Compliance, Tariff Volatility, and the Power of Visibility
Article Brief: Compliance visibility now powers import compliance, export controls, and ESG reporting across global trade. Regular shipment tracking helps organizations stay compliant with rapidly evolving trade laws, including regulatory requirements across multiple...
Article Brief: Most delays in customs clearance stem from incomplete documentation, and compliance visibility helps shippers track every customs declaration form, certificate, and harmonized system code in real time. With visibility, you prevent tax assessment errors,...
Cut clearance times and errors with customs clearance automation software. See how AI validation, real-time status, and audit-ready records work—plus a 30-day rollout plan.
Article Brief: Global importers are using compliance management systems to verify compliance across customs, security, and regulatory reviews. Verifiable audit trails now matter to financial services firms, insurers, and lenders that assess compliance risk before...
Article Brief: Most delays in customs clearance stem from incomplete documentation, and compliance visibility helps shippers track every customs declaration form, certificate, and harmonized system code in real time. With visibility, you prevent tax assessment errors,...
Article Brief: Small parcel shipping costs more per entry than ever before Entry fees grow fast when volumes and errors increase Consolidation still works — when powered by automation Packaging mistakes increase inspections and fees Customs automation cuts rework and...