Articles by Joe Weaver
CBP Entry Types Explained: Find Your Entry
Import entry types tell CBP why goods are entering the United States and what rules apply, and this guide helps importers choose the right entry, avoid filing mistakes, and prepare required documents.
CBP Prior Disclosure Starter Kit: What Importers Need To Know
CBP prior disclosure lets importers report past entry errors before Customs discovers them, and this guide explains when to file, what to include, and how to reduce penalty exposure.
Supreme Court Tariff Decision: IEEPA Tariffs Overturned
The Supreme Court’s February 2026 IEEPA ruling reshaped the tariff landscape by striking down reciprocal duties imposed under emergency powers, and this guide helps importers understand which tariffs were invalidated, which trade measures still remain in effect, and what correction or refund options may be available through CBP for affected entries.
Customs Clearance Checklist: ISF, Entry & Release Timeline
CBP customs clearance requires timely filings, correct entry data, and responses to holds or inspections, and this guide helps importers understand each step and avoid preventable delays.
How to Start Importing to the U.S. In 10 Steps
Importing to the U.S. is a structured, compliance-driven process that requires more than just buying goods overseas and arranging delivery. This guide walks first-time importers through the key steps of becoming an Importer of Record, classifying products, estimating duties, meeting agency requirements, and preparing the right filings so shipments can clear customs smoothly and avoid costly delays.
Import Cost Reduction Playbook: Drawback, USMCA, Tariff Engineering & Corrections
Import duties and tariffs are a normal part of doing business internationally, and this guide helps importers understand the legal strategies available to reduce costs, recover overpayments, correct entry mistakes, strengthen compliance, and avoid preventable customs expenses over time.