Trade Compliance ·
Am I the Importer of Record for an IEEPA Refund?
I walk through how to tell if you are the IOR on each entry, who can claim the IEEPA refund, and what non-IOR buyers, consignees, and resellers can still do.
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Tariff Engineering vs Misclassification: The Legal Line in 2026
I explain the legal line between lawful tariff engineering and unlawful misclassification, with case law and what compliance teams need to document.
Trade Compliance ·
How to Audit Existing HTS Codes: Step-by-Step Process Guide
I walk through the step-by-step process compliance managers use to audit existing HTS codes for accuracy, currency, and reasonable care defense.
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Annual HTS Classification Review Checklist for Compliance Teams
We share the annual HTS classification review checklist compliance ops teams use to keep catalogs current, audit-ready, and post-2026 compliant.
Trade Compliance ·
ECCN Classification Guide: Export Controls Under EAR in 2026
I explain how to determine ECCN classification under EAR, EAR99 default, dual-use product analysis, and the 2026 BIS semiconductor export controls.
Trade Compliance ·
Schedule B Classification: U.S. Exporter Guide to AES Filing
I explain Schedule B classification, AES filing thresholds, the 2026 schedule update, and how to classify exports correctly for Census Bureau compliance.
Trade Compliance ·
Customs Broker Confidentiality: Client Record Rules in the Digital Age
Guide to 19 CFR 111.24 broker confidentiality rules for client records, digital platforms, chat tools, and third-party data sharing in customs operations.
Trade Compliance ·
Who Can File CBP Form 5106? Importer Registration Rules
GingerControl explains who can file CBP Form 5106, why ruling HQ H350722 makes it customs business, and how new importers register as Importer of Record.
Trade Compliance ·
Online Customs Platforms: Compliance Requirements for Digital Trade Services
Compliance guide for online customs platforms covering POA rules, confidentiality, fee structures, and territorial requirements under CBP's H350722 framework.
Trade Compliance ·
OCR and Data Extraction in Customs: What Technology Providers Must Know
CBP rules that OCR tools extracting entry data from shipping documents constitute customs business. Key precedents and compliance guidance for tech providers.
Trade Compliance ·
The 6-Digit Rule: When HTS Classification Requires a Customs Broker
CBP distinguishes 6-digit from 10-digit HTS classification for customs business purposes. Learn when a broker license is required for classification.
Trade Compliance ·
Disclaimers in Trade Compliance: When They Protect You (and When They Don't)
CBP ruling analysis on when disclaimers protect classification tools from customs business liability. Learn the H272798 vs H290535 framework.