Expert insights, compliance updates, and practical guides from licensed customs brokers
CBP’s advance notice of proposed rulemaking asks whether importers should have to submit or retain the documentation their foreign supplier filed with that supplier’s own customs authority — plus questions on the MID, Global Business Identifiers, and CTPAT. Nothing is required yet; comments are due December 1, 2026.
Proclamation 11059 adds 300,000 mt to the 2026 in-quota quantity for lean beef trimmings under four HTSUS statistical reporting numbers, allocated entirely to “other countries or areas” and released in three first-come, first-served tranches. The first opens September 1, 2026.
The FLETF added 43 companies to the UFLPA Entity List effective August 3, 2026, taking it to 187. Forty-one of the additions were listed for what they source, not where they sit — which is exactly what address-based screening misses.
The three-day pause on Section 338 additional duties on certain products of Canada has expired. CBP CSMS #69606660 tells filers which 9903.03 headings to report on the 7501.
CBP is still taking IEEPA refund claims through CAPE in ACE. There is not one company-wide deadline — each entry has its own clock tied to liquidation.
The 178 remaining China Section 301 exclusions expire November 9, 2026. Here is how to confirm coverage, model the duty snapback, and file cleanly through the cliff.
Brokers charge $100-$250 per entry, but that is the smallest part of the bill. Here is the full 2026 cost stack, add-on fees included.
"Customs broker software" means two things: tools brokers use, and self-filing platforms importers use. How to tell which you need — and what each costs.
The $800 de minimis exemption was suspended for all shipment modes on June 24, 2026. Here's what changed, what an entry requires, and when self-filing beats a broker.
MFN, Section 301, forced-labor 301, Section 232, and AD/CVD can all stack on one entry in 2026. Here's how they layer, what's capped, and how to audit your duty bill.
The Court of International Trade has ordered CBP to liquidate and reliquidate entries without IEEPA duties following the Federal Circuit's March 2 mandates. An appeal is expected. Here's what importers need to know.
The Supreme Court struck down IEEPA tariffs as unconstitutional, and roughly $165 billion in refunds now flows through CBP's CAPE process. Learn what the ruling means, how the recovery ladder works, and the entry-by-entry deadlines for claiming your refund.
Since February 6, 2026, CBP issues all refunds electronically via ACH — enrollment is required to receive any CBP refund, including CAPE refunds. Learn how to enroll in the ACE Portal and avoid refund delays.
A PSC amends a customs entry before it liquidates — fixing classification, valuation, and similar errors. IEEPA recoveries belong on the CAPE path, not as a PSC headline. Deadlines still run entry by entry.
How transaction value, related-party tests, assists, and royalties actually work, and when to request a documented customs valuation review.
Understand ABI (Automated Broker Interface) software for customs clearance. Learn how ABI connects to CBP's ACE system, who needs it, and how to choose the right platform for your import operations.
Composite UFLPA, classification, and FDA hold scenarios showing which documents win a release — and why they have to exist before the notice arrives.
The Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act has fundamentally transformed import compliance requirements, with the UFLPA entity list reaching 187 companies as of August 2026. This comprehensive guide breaks down UFLPA requirements into manageable steps.
UFLPA evidence, restricted-party screening, and supplier files you can produce on a CBP deadline — what supply chain due diligence means once a hold lands.
Should you handle customs clearance internally through self-filing, or partner with a full-service customs broker? With self-filing at $30 per entry versus traditional brokerage fees of $100 to $250 per entry, the decision extends far beyond simple cost calculations.
While conventional wisdom suggests customs brokers must be physically present at major ports, the digital transformation of international trade has rewritten the rules of geographic advantage. Discover how Montana-based operations provide unique benefits that translate to better service, lower costs, and enhanced compliance support.
A single ISF filing error can cost importers $5,000 per violation, with penalties capped at $10,000 per filing. Learn proven strategies to ensure your filings meet CBP's exacting standards while maintaining supply chain velocity.
Every product entering the United States requires a 10-digit Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) code that determines duty rates, regulatory requirements, and even whether your goods can legally enter the country—yet 42% of customs penalties stem from classification errors.
Detention, exams, legal spend, audits, and missed seasons usually cost more than the penalty. A CFO's map of where compliance failures actually bill.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection completed 200 audits in the first four months of 2025, recovering $134 million in duties—already surpassing the entire previous year's collections. Get our comprehensive protection checklist to safeguard your business.
Customs automation cuts clearance time and filing errors in specific ways, and fails in others. Here is what works, and where a broker still signs off.
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