Tariffs & Duties ·
CAFTA-DR Duty Savings: Source Central America Tariff-Free?
I explain how CAFTA-DR duty savings work, which Central American origins qualify, and how to quantify the preference against MFN rates.
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How Much Does the KORUS FTA Cut Your Duty Per Shipment?
I explain how to calculate KORUS FTA duty savings, the rules of origin Korean goods must meet, and the per-shipment delta versus MFN.
AI & Technology ·
India vs China Import Duty: Which Origin Lands Cheaper per SKU?
I compare India vs China import duty across product lines, including the full tariff stack, so teams can model the landed cost difference.
Tariffs & Duties ·
Mexico vs China Import Duty: How Much Does Nearshoring Save?
I compare Mexico vs China import duty on identical products, factoring USMCA preference and Section 301, to show what nearshoring saves.
Tariffs & Duties ·
Vietnam vs China Import Tariff: Which Has Lower Landed Cost?
I compare Vietnam vs China import tariffs on the same products, including Section 301 and the full duty stack, to show the landed cost gap.
Tariffs & Duties ·
How Do You Calculate Landed Cost for a Whole Catalog at Once?
I explain how to calculate landed cost in bulk across a full catalog, importing thousands of SKUs and comparing every sourcing country.
AI & Technology ·
Is a Certificate of Origin Worth the Paperwork? Do the FTA Math
I explain how to quantify FTA certificate-of-origin savings per shipment so you know when the paperwork is worth it and when it is not.
Tariffs & Duties ·
How Do You Compare Import Duty by Country Without 5 Browser Tabs?
I show how to compare import duty across sourcing countries side by side, including the full tariff stack, to find the lowest landed cost.
Tariffs & Duties ·
Why Does Your Tariff Comparison Spreadsheet Keep Costing You Money?
I explain why tariff comparison spreadsheets break at scale, the stale-rate errors they hide, and what sourcing teams use instead.
Tariffs & Duties ·
Which of Your Products Are Affected by a New Section 301 List?
I show how to find which of your SKUs a new Section 301 list affects and what each one costs to land, in minutes instead of days.
AI & Technology ·
What Is a Tariff Comparison Matrix, and Why Replace Spreadsheets?
I explain how an N×M tariff comparison matrix replaces multi-tab spreadsheets and shows landed cost for every SKU and country at once.
AI & Technology ·
20-Point Buyer's Checklist for Trade Compliance Software (2026)
Don't sign a trade compliance software contract without this 20-point checklist. Covers classification, audit trail, FTA logic, pricing, integration, and exit terms.