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,...
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...
Article Brief: De minimis removal pushed all low-value imports into full review, raising customs compliance risk. But more entries increase the likelihood of mistakes in customs compliance, customs declarations, and origin data. And errors draw attention from customs...
In a post-de minimis world, where every shipment entering the U.S. now triggers duties, taxes, and deeper customs checks, marketplace compliance is quickly becoming the deciding factor between growth and penalty for cross-border sellers. The move means the landed cost...
Article Brief: Type 86 shipments are gone, so retailers must plan for higher customs clearance costs, customs fees, and brokerage charges. Duties now apply to low-value goods, including goods valued under $800 that were once entered duty-free. And charges may include...
The US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has implemented a major regulatory change to how customs brokers conduct their business — in a reform that they believe will help modernize the current environment. The changes came into effect on December 19, 2022, placing...