On: September 17, 2025 By: David Noah
Are you still relying on your freight forwarder to make sure your exporting practices are compliant? Here's why that's a bad idea. (And, no, this isn't a criticism of freight forwarders.)
On: September 15, 2025 By: Kari Crane
Learn how to classify your products correctly for importing and exporting—especially amid rising U.S. tariffs. This article recaps key takeaways from Shipping Solutions’ two-part webinar series, covering HTS vs. Schedule B, general rules of interpretation, AES filing and avoiding costly classification mistakes.
On: September 10, 2025 By: David Noah
Importers and exporters must properly identify and label the country of origin of their goods. It's used by customs authorities to identify duty rates, preferential trade agreements, trade sanctions and import quotas that may apply. Labels on goods also allow users to know their origin.
On: September 5, 2025 By: Kari Crane
Tariff enforcement tightens as a U.S. firm faces a $12.4M penalty for duty evasion, while courts weigh the legality of Trump-era tariffs and de minimis benefits disappear. Exporters face growing uncertainty amid export license delays, and new filing rules expand responsibility for in-transit shipments. Meanwhile, forced labor enforcement escalates with more sectors and entities under scrutiny.
On: September 3, 2025 By: David Noah
Staying compliant with import-export regulations is possible manually—but it’s challenging. With constantly changing rules, classifications and restricted party lists, compliance software makes it easier to stay accurate, efficient and audit-ready.
On: August 27, 2025 By: Kari Crane
The Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) forbids U.S. companies and individuals from engaging in bribery of foreign officials to gain a business advantage. After a short pause, the DOJ has resumed FCPA enforcement with new guidelines. Learn what this means for your export compliance strategy.
On: August 25, 2025 By: David Noah
The U.S. is cracking down on customs fraud under the False Claims Act—including misdeclaring origin, undervaluing goods and misclassifying products. Learn how importers can reduce their risk.
On: August 6, 2025 By: Kari Crane
Learn how 2025 UFLPA updates are reshaping forced labor compliance for U.S. importers. See top industries impacted, key enforcement stats and tools to help you stay compliant.
On: August 5, 2025 By: Kari Crane
Tariff hikes hit nearly all U.S. trading partners as the Trump administration ends de minimis duty-free treatment starting August 29. DOJ ramps up enforcement with criminal prosecutions for evasion, while the FTC cracks down on misleading “Made in USA” claims. Plus, a new EU warning reminds exporters that Incoterms don’t shield them from sanctions.
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