Trade Compliance ·
CAPE Error Decoder: Every Error Message and How to Fix It
Every CAPE Declaration error message decoded: GOODS VALUE AMOUNT, HTS sequence, Chapter 1-97 mismatch, FTZ Type 06, reconciliation conflict, more. Each with a fix.
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Trade Compliance ·
Section 232 in 2026: 50% Rule, US Steel Exemption, and the 95% Content Threshold
Section 232 in 2026 explained: 50% top rate, tiered structure on April 2 2026, 95% US-origin metal threshold for the 10% reduced rate, UK 25% bilateral, copper coverage.
Trade Compliance ·
180-Day Liquidation Deadline for IEEPA: Protest, CAPE, or Both?
The 180-day protest deadline for IEEPA refunds runs from liquidation date. How CAPE Phase 1's 80-day window interacts with 19 USC 1514 protest. Downloadable boilerplate.
Trade Compliance ·
CAPE vs Protest vs PSC: Which One to File for IEEPA Refunds and When?
Decision tree for IEEPA refund channels: CAPE for Phase 1 entries, PSC for unliquidated entries, Protest within 180 days of liquidation, CIT past 180 days.
Trade Compliance ·
IEEPA Refund Offsets: When CBP Keeps Your Money for Treasury, IRS, or CBP Debts
Why is my IEEPA refund short? Three offset categories that explain it: CBP debts under 19 CFR 159.1, Treasury federal debt offsets under 19 CFR 24.72, and TOP.
Trade Compliance ·
Filing CAPE for Reconciliation-Flagged Entries: The Workflow That Works
How do you file CAPE on entries flagged for reconciliation? The blocking interaction, two workflow options, and how to preserve refund rights without violating ACE rules.
AI & Technology ·
Section 301 Exclusions Expiring November 2026: The Full List Importers Need
The 178 Section 301 exclusions expire November 10 2026. Full list, affected HTSUS lines, USTR notice details, and how to identify which exclusions cover your catalog.
Trade Compliance ·
Substitution Drawback for Chinese-Origin Imports: How Do You Recover 99% of Section 301 Duties?
How do Chinese-origin importers recover 99% of Section 301 duties through substitution drawback? Eligibility, mechanics, Mandarin support for claim filing.
AI & Technology ·
Section 122 China Reciprocal Tariff Alerts: What Should Chinese-Origin Importers Watch in 2026?
What should Chinese-origin importers watch for Section 122 reciprocal tariff changes in 2026? Personalized alerts in Mandarin or English, matched to HTS catalog.
AI & Technology ·
Mandarin Product Description HS Classification: How Do You Classify a Chinese-Origin Catalog at Scale?
How do you classify a Chinese-origin catalog with Mandarin product descriptions at scale? Direct Mandarin support, 96% accuracy, 200K classifications per day.
Trade Compliance ·
Vietnam and Thailand as China Substitute Origins: Does Section 301 Exposure Actually Shift?
Does moving manufacturing from China to Vietnam or Thailand actually eliminate Section 301 exposure? Substantial transformation analysis, transshipment risk, CBP enforcement.
CBP & Customs ·
China-to-Mexico Nearshoring for US Importers: How Do You Qualify Products for USMCA?
How do Chinese manufacturers qualify Mexico-finished products for USMCA preferential treatment? Tariff shift, regional value content, Mandarin and Spanish support.