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Customs Holds and Exams: What Happens, Timelines, and Costs

When CBP holds an importer's shipment or sets it aside for examination due to suspected shipping errors, the importer can expect days worth of customs clearance...

Type 86 Entry: Eligibility, Required Data Fields, and Rejection Reasons

Type 86 entry was an electronic CBP filing option for certain Section 321 de minimis shipments valued at $800 or less, but eligibility depended on accurate data...

UFLPA Evidence Package Template (What to Collect Before You’re Asked)

UFLPA evidence packages help importers prove goods and inputs are free from forced-labor links, and this guide explains what records to collect early to reduce ...

Paying Duties and Fees: ACH vs Statements vs PMS (What to Pick)

Our guide on how to pay customs fees explains the payment options available to U.S. importers who need to remit duties, MPFs, and HMFs to U.S. Customs and Borde...

CBP Post Entry: How To Fix Each (PSC, Protest, Prior Disclosure)

CBP post entry corrections allow importers to correct errors or challenge CBP decisions before or after liquidation, and this guide is for importers and customs...

Duty Drawback: Qualification, Timelines, and Pitfalls

Duty drawback is a U.S. Customs and Border Protection program that refunds up to 99% of import duties when goods are exported or destroyed, provided the importe...

Tariff Engineering: Examples, Case Studies, and What’s Legit

Tariff engineering involves designing or modifying a product’s materials or use before import so it qualifies for a lower-duty classification, and this guide ...

How Transfer Pricing Affects Importers: Valuation and CBP Audit Risk

Learn how transfer pricing affects you as a U.S.-based importer....

USMCA Documentation: Verification Readiness (Importer Guide)

If your goods qualify for preferential duty status under the United States-Canada-Mexico Agreement (USMCA), you’ll need the right documents to prove it....

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