Articles by Joe Weaver
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.
ISF Rejected by CBP? Top Causes and How to Fix It Fast
Don’t let a rejected Importer Security Filing keep you from getting your shipment cleared. Use our easy-to-follow guide to avoid rejected ISFs.
What Are Landed Costs? A Breakdown for Importers
There are a lot of landed costs you'll need to know. We'll breakdown each one so you'll know how they affect your import costs.
China vs Vietnam Import Costs: Duties and Customs Fees
Import costs from China and Vietnam differ based on rates of duty, tariff exposure, and reliability of shipping lanes. This side-by-side comparison of Chinese and Vietnamese import costs includes duties, labor rates, and manufacturing salaries.
CBP Reconciliation Entry: What It Is, When It Helps, and When to Use PSC Instead
CBP reconciliation entries let importers correct flagged post-entry issues across multiple filings, and this guide explains when reconciliation works best, how it compares to PSCs, and what deadlines matter.