On: September 24, 2025 By: Arnesh Roy
Landed cost calculates the entire cost of importing or exporting your goods, including shipping, handling, customs duties and fees and more, allowing you to be more strategic and better prepared. We explain what's included in landed cost, the role of Incoterms and how software can simplify the process.
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 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 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: July 16, 2025 By: David Noah
Under the Incoterms 2020 rules, Free Alongside Ship (FAS) means the seller has fulfilled its obligation when the goods are made available alongside the ship. This term should only be used for sea and inland waterway transport and usually only for non-containerized bulk cargo, such as oil or grain.
On: June 16, 2025 By: Kari Crane
The 2025 tariffs are here—and they’re more complex than ever. Learn how new trade rules are affecting importers and exporters, what strategies can reduce your costs, and how to stay compliant in a fast-changing landscape.
On: May 12, 2025 By: Mitch Kostoulakos
Determining country of origin is critical for assigning tariffs and claiming FTA benefits. Learn how U.S. Customs defines substantial transformation, what documentation is required, and how to avoid costly errors in import compliance.
On: May 7, 2025 By: Lisa Nemer
Find the correct tariff rates for your imports. Shipping Solutions Product Classification and Import Controls software help you navigate the Harmonized Tariff Schedule and become a tariff expert.
On: April 28, 2025 By: David Noah
Duty drawback is one of the least understood and most underutilized programs available to U.S. exporters. If they qualify, exporters can use the duty drawback program to reclaim up to 99% of the duties they paid on their imported goods.
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