Trade Compliance ·
What Is 'Customs Business'? The Legal Definition Every Importer Should Understand
Comprehensive guide to the legal definition of customs business under 19 USC 1641. Learn what activities require a customs broker license.
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HTS Classification ·
Can AI Tools Legally Classify HTS Codes? What Importers Need to Know
When does AI HTS classification require a customs broker license? Decision tree and ruling analysis for importers evaluating AI classification tools." category: trade-compliance
AI & Technology ·
How to Use AI Classification Tools Without Violating Customs Law
Practical guide to using AI HTS classification tools compliantly. Learn the CBP framework, compliant workflows, and how to structure broker review.
CBP & Customs ·
CBP's Landmark AI Ruling: What HQ H350722 Means for Trade Compliance Technology
CBP ruling H350722 defines when AI classification tools constitute customs business. Learn the legal framework, what's permissible, and what crosses the line.
Tariffs & Duties ·
Importing from Mexico: USMCA Tariffs, Duty Rates, and Total Import Cost
Guide to importing from Mexico: USMCA duty-free qualification, Section 232 on steel and autos, what happens when goods don't qualify, and landed cost examples.
Tariffs & Duties ·
Importing from Vietnam: Tariff Rates, Duties, and Landed Cost for U.S. Importers
Guide to U.S. tariffs on Vietnamese imports: no Section 301, Section 122 at 10%, AD/CVD exposure, and why Vietnam is the top China-alternative sourcing option.
Global Trade ·
What Does It Cost to Import Goods into the United States?
Complete breakdown of U.S. import costs: tariffs, duties, customs fees, freight, insurance, broker fees. Includes a full FOB-to-landed cost calculation example.
AI & Technology ·
Free Tariff Calculators Compared: What They Cover and What They Miss
Honest comparison of free customs duty calculators for U.S. importers: which ones show full tariff stacking, and where each tool falls short.
Tariffs & Duties ·
Import Duty Rates by Country: Complete U.S. Reference
U.S. import duty rates for top 20 trading partners: MFN averages, Section 301/232/122 applicability, FTA status, and effective tariff rates by country.
Trade Basics ·
How to Calculate Import Tariffs: Step-by-Step for U.S. Importers
Step-by-step guide to calculating U.S. import tariffs: find your HTS code, check Section 301/232/122, add MPF/HMF, and calculate total landed duty cost.
Trade Compliance ·
How Tariff Stacking Works and How to Calculate Your Total Duty
Learn how U.S. tariff layers stack and calculate total duty with three worked examples: Chinese electronics, Canadian steel, and Vietnamese textiles.
Trade Basics ·
How the Current U.S. Tariff System Works: A Complete Guide
Understand the full U.S. tariff system: MFN rates, Section 232, Section 301, Section 122, and how all layers interact. Updated for the post-IEEPA landscape.