Resources & Insights
Practical guides, regulatory updates, and tips for importers and customs brokers.
Filing IEEPA/CAPE duty refunds involves more than just submitting paperwork. This practical guide explains the real costs — including broker fees, flat vs contingency pricing, and what importers should expect when recovering duties paid under the invalidated IEEPA tariffs.
To claim IEEPA duty refunds through the new CAPE system, you need an active ACE Secure Data Portal account. This practical guide walks importers and brokers through the complete setup process, common pitfalls, and next steps for successful refund filing.
Traditional customs broker directories were built for a different era. Today, importers search by very specific criteria — port, commodity, and service. This post explains why most brokers stay invisible to the importers who need them most, and what’s actually working in 2026.
Amazon FBA customs clearance changed significantly in 2026. This practical guide covers the end of Amazon prep services, restricted de minimis rules, Importer of Record responsibilities, ISF filing, FNSKU labeling requirements, and proven tips to avoid costly delays and penalties.
Should the buyer or seller handle customs clearance? This practical guide explains Incoterms, why using a licensed customs broker is usually the smartest choice, and key safeguards every importer should implement before placing orders.
With IEEPA refunds now available through the CAPE portal and new Section 301/232 layers, an experienced import customs broker is your best defense against rising costs.
US port volumes remain strong in 2026 despite tariff volatility and nearshoring trends. Here’s the definitive ranking of the busiest ports of entry, what importers need to know, and why pairing the right port with a local import customs broker can save you time and money.
The customs brokerage industry is changing fast in 2026. Here are the seven trends every importer and import customs broker needs to know to stay ahead.
Importing a car in 2026 is more complex than ever with new tariff layers and stricter EPA/DOT rules. A licensed car import broker can save you time, money, and headaches. Here’s the complete process.
From incorrect HTS classification to missing ISF filings, FDA Prior Notice errors, using unlicensed brokers, and poor record-keeping — here are the 5 most common (and expensive) customs compliance mistakes importers make, plus simple ways to avoid them.
Learn the 7 key factors importers should evaluate when selecting a customs broker — from specialty and port expertise to response time and pricing transparency.
A U.S. customs broker is a licensed expert who helps importers and exporters clear goods through customs quickly and compliantly. This guide explains what customs brokers do, the complete step-by-step licensing process, requirements, salary expectations, and career opportunities in 2026.