Expert articles on US tariffs, HTS code classification, import duties, and trade policy to help you navigate international trade with confidence.
Tariffs don't just hit importers — they flow directly to consumers. Learn how tariff incidence works, which product categories cost you the most, and how to check if your goods are tariffed.
October 15, 2024· Updated January 10, 2025
The Harmonized Tariff Schedule uses 10-digit codes to classify every product imported into the US. Learn the code structure, how to find your product's correct code, and why misclassification is a serious customs violation.
October 22, 2024· Updated January 12, 2025
Import duties aren't just one line item. Learn how to calculate dutiable value, MPF, HMF, broker fees, and total landed cost with a worked example using real numbers.
November 5, 2024
From the 2018 Section 301 tariffs to Biden's 2024 EV and solar expansions, here is a comprehensive overview of where US-China tariffs stand and how businesses have adapted.
November 18, 2024· Updated February 1, 2025
Importing goods to the US for the first time? From ISF filings to customs bonds to de minimis thresholds, here is a complete guide to getting your first shipment through customs.
December 1, 2024· Updated January 20, 2025