A new U.S.–Taiwan trade agreement signed January 15th, marks a major shift for importers—bringing clearer rules, capped tariff rates, and targeted duty relief tied to investment in U.S. manufacturing. While the agreement supports large-scale reshoring of semiconductor production, it also…
According to the president’s January 12th statement on Truth Social, any country that does business with Iran will face a 25% tariff on “any and all business being done with the United States of America,” effective immediately. While details remain…
Important Update for Importers: The Transition to Electronic Refunds by CBP Starting February 6, 2026, the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agency will be moving entirely to electronic refunds for all eligible parties. This change applies to a wide…
UPDATE: Pursuant to Presidential Proclamation issued December 31st,2025, the proposed increases to tariffs for upholstered furniture and kitchen cabinets and vanities that was originally scheduled for January 1st, 2026, has been delayed until January 1st, 2027. Tariffs remain at 25%….
A major update has recently come down from the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) that could impact a significant number of goods imported from Nicaragua. If you source goods from Nicaragua or have Nicaraguan suppliers, it’s crucial to understand these new…
As of November 13, 2025, there are significant changes affecting U.S. imports from Brazil, driven by recent developments in U.S.-Brazil trade relations. U.S. importers who deal with Brazilian goods, particularly agricultural products, need to pay close attention to these updates,…
As of November 13, 2025, U.S. importers will face changes to how certain tariffs and duties are applied to their shipments due to the latest Executive Order signed by the President. The order, which is a continuation of efforts started…
President Trump announced on October 30th that the US would halve its fentanyl-related tariffs on Chinese goods as part of a reset in relations that includes China stepping back from its promise to restrict rare earth mineral exports for a…
Upcoming Section 232 Tariffs on Wood Products: What Importers Need to Know Starting October 14, 2025, the U.S. will impose new Section 232 tariffs on a variety of wood-based products, including softwood lumber, kitchen cabinets, bathroom vanities, and upholstered wooden…
UPDATE: PRESIDENT TRUMP EXTENDS THE SUSPENSION OF INCREASED RECIPROCAL TARIFFS ON CHINA In an executive order signed by President Trump on August 11th, he has extended the suspension of the increased reciprocal tariff that was to be imposed on China…