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The Garment Exception: Why Section XI Note 14 Overrides Set Classification

January 14, 2026

The Garment Exception: Why Section XI Note 14 Overrides Set Classification

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How Image Classification Works: A Clear Explanation for Trade and Compliance Teams

January 13, 2026

How Image Classification Works: A Clear Explanation for Trade and Compliance Teams

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CBP e-Refunds Deadline Leads Week: FCC Drone Import Ban, EPA Crackdown, AUKUS Export Relief

January 9, 2026

CBP e-Refunds Deadline Leads Week: FCC Drone Import Ban, EPA Crackdown, AUKUS Export Relief

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 CROSS and Section or Chapter Notes: How Rulings Illuminate Borderline Interpretations

January 7, 2026

CROSS and Section or Chapter Notes: How Rulings Illuminate Borderline Interpretations

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CROSS for Apparel and Textiles: Understanding Fiber Content, Construction, and Essential Character

January 6, 2026

CROSS for Apparel and Textiles: Understanding Fiber Content, Construction, and Essential Character

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Tariffs Tighten, CBAM Widens, Enforcement Heats Up — Year-End Compliance Brief

December 26, 2025

Tariffs Tighten, CBAM Widens, Enforcement Heats Up — Year-End Compliance Brief

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CROSS Rulings That Often Mislead Classifiers and Why

December 22, 2025

CROSS Rulings That Often Mislead Classifiers and Why

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De Minimis Crackdown Tops Week: AD/CVD Wave, Mexico Tariffs, Forced‑Labor Actions

December 19, 2025

De Minimis Crackdown Tops Week: AD/CVD Wave, Mexico Tariffs, Forced‑Labor Actions

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 CROSS for USMCA: How Classification Rulings Influence Origin Determinations

December 18, 2025

CROSS for USMCA: How Classification Rulings Influence Origin Determinations

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How to Research Old vs Recent CROSS Rulings Without Falling Into Obsolete Logic

December 17, 2025

How to Research Old vs Recent CROSS Rulings Without Falling Into Obsolete Logic

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CROSS and GRI 1: How Descriptions in Rulings Improve Product Specification Quality

December 16, 2025

CROSS and GRI 1: How Descriptions in Rulings Improve Product Specification Quality

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 When a CROSS Ruling Applies to Your Product and When It Does Not

December 15, 2025

When a CROSS Ruling Applies to Your Product and When It Does Not

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EAPA Due‑Process Ruling, Tariffs Entrench, and ACE Delays: Your 2026 Compliance Briefing

December 12, 2025

EAPA Due‑Process Ruling, Tariffs Entrench, and ACE Delays: Your 2026 Compliance Briefing

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CROSS for High Variability Products: Electronics, Machinery and Complex Assemblies

December 11, 2025

CROSS for High Variability Products: Electronics, Machinery and Complex Assemblies

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How to Build an Audit Ready Memo Using CROSS and GRI Together

December 10, 2025

How to Build an Audit Ready Memo Using CROSS and GRI Together

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CROSS vs Internal Classification Logic: When Rulings Align and When They Diverge

December 9, 2025

CROSS vs Internal Classification Logic: When Rulings Align and When They Diverge

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The Most Common Mistakes When Using CROSS for HTS Research

December 9, 2025

The Most Common Mistakes When Using CROSS for HTS Research

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Tariff Reset: Korea’s 15% Reciprocal Duty, UK Pharma Exemptions, Quartz Safeguard Risks

December 5, 2025

Tariff Reset: Korea’s 15% Reciprocal Duty, UK Pharma Exemptions, Quartz Safeguard Risks

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How to Use CROSS to Strengthen HTS Classification Workflows

December 4, 2025

How to Use CROSS to Strengthen HTS Classification Workflows

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How to Train Internal Teams to Understand GRI Without Becoming Tariff Experts

December 3, 2025

How to Train Internal Teams to Understand GRI Without Becoming Tariff Experts

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GRI for Electronics, Machinery, and High Variability Products: A Practical Guide

December 3, 2025

GRI for Electronics, Machinery, and High Variability Products: A Practical Guide

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The Full GRI Decision Tree: How Professionals Navigate Step by Step

December 2, 2025

The Full GRI Decision Tree: How Professionals Navigate Step by Step

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GRI and Product Description Quality: How Better Documentation Reduces Classification Risk

December 1, 2025

GRI and Product Description Quality: How Better Documentation Reduces Classification Risk

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How AI Tools Can Help Teams Apply GRI Consistently Across Thousands of Products

December 1, 2025

How AI Tools Can Help Teams Apply GRI Consistently Across Thousands of Products

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De Minimis Reset, 301 Relief, and Enforcement Heat

November 28, 2025

De Minimis Reset, 301 Relief, and Enforcement Heat

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How GRI Helps Determine Origin in FTA Contexts (Without Replacing RoO Rules)

November 26, 2025

How GRI Helps Determine Origin in FTA Contexts (Without Replacing RoO Rules)

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GRI 6 in Practice: Why Heading Selection Is Not the End of Your Classification Workflow

November 26, 2025

GRI 6 in Practice: Why Heading Selection Is Not the End of Your Classification Workflow

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GRI 5: How Packaging, Cases, and Containers Affect Your HTS Classification

November 25, 2025

GRI 5: How Packaging, Cases, and Containers Affect Your HTS Classification

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GRI 4 and the Challenge of “Most Similar Goods”: A Guide to Avoiding Misclassification

November 25, 2025

GRI 4 and the Challenge of “Most Similar Goods”: A Guide to Avoiding Misclassification

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GRI 3(a), 3(b), and 3(c): How to Classify Composite Goods and Mixed Materials Without Guesswork

November 24, 2025

GRI 3(a), 3(b), and 3(c): How to Classify Composite Goods and Mixed Materials Without Guesswork

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GRI 2(a) Explained: How to Classify Incomplete, Unfinished, or Unassembled Goods

November 24, 2025

GRI 2(a) Explained: How to Classify Incomplete, Unfinished, or Unassembled Goods

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Enforcement Tightens, Data Rules Expand, and USMCA Automation Advances

November 21, 2025

Enforcement Tightens, Data Rules Expand, and USMCA Automation Advances

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 IEEPA Tariff Refunds vs. GSP Retroactive Refunds: Late 2025 Updates and How Importers Can Prepare

December 5, 2025

IEEPA Tariff Refunds vs. GSP Retroactive Refunds: Late 2025 Updates and How Importers Can Prepare

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How GRI 1 Shapes Every Classification Decision: Understanding Legal Text Before Anything Else

November 20, 2025

How GRI 1 Shapes Every Classification Decision: Understanding Legal Text Before Anything Else

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Introducing Trade Insight AI’s New USMCA Engine: Automated, Transparent, and Audit Ready Rules of Origin

November 19, 2025

Introducing Trade Insight AI’s New USMCA Engine: Automated, Transparent, and Audit Ready Rules of Origin

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Where FTAs Matter: A Practical Guide for Importers and Exporters

November 19, 2025

Where FTAs Matter: A Practical Guide for Importers and Exporters

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HTS Classification AI Software: How It Works, What It Solves, and Why Trade Insight AI Leads the Category

November 18, 2025

HTS Classification AI Software: How It Works, What It Solves, and Why Trade Insight AI Leads the Category

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Trade Insight AI vs. Tradewin: The Definitive Comparison Between AI Compliance Software and Traditional Consulting

November 18, 2025

Trade Insight AI vs. Tradewin: The Definitive Comparison Between AI Compliance Software and Traditional Consulting

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Why Chinese Supplier Descriptions Often Lead to U.S. HTS Misclassification

November 17, 2025

Why Chinese Supplier Descriptions Often Lead to U.S. HTS Misclassification

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Export Snapshot: Japan – What U.S. Exporters Need to Know About the United States–Japan Digital Trade Agreement

November 17, 2025

Export Snapshot: Japan – What U.S. Exporters Need to Know About the United States–Japan Digital Trade Agreement

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Export Snapshot: Singapore – What U.S. Exporters Need to Know About the United States–Singapore Free Trade Agreement (USSFTA)

November 14, 2025

Export Snapshot: Singapore – What U.S. Exporters Need to Know About the United States–Singapore Free Trade Agreement (USSFTA)

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PFAS Reporting Relief, China 301 Pause, and Critical Minerals Watch

November 14, 2025

PFAS Reporting Relief, China 301 Pause, and Critical Minerals Watch

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Export Snapshot: Peru – What U.S. Exporters Need to Know About the United States–Peru Trade Promotion Agreement (PTPA)

November 13, 2025

Export Snapshot: Peru – What U.S. Exporters Need to Know About the United States–Peru Trade Promotion Agreement (PTPA)

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Export Snapshot: Panama – What U.S. Exporters Need to Know About the United States–Panama Trade Promotion Agreement (PATPA)

November 13, 2025

Export Snapshot: Panama – What U.S. Exporters Need to Know About the United States–Panama Trade Promotion Agreement (PATPA)

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Export Snapshot: Oman – What U.S. Exporters Need to Know About the United States–Oman Free Trade Agreement (USOFTA)

November 12, 2025

Export Snapshot: Oman – What U.S. Exporters Need to Know About the United States–Oman Free Trade Agreement (USOFTA)

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 Export Snapshot: Morocco – What U.S. Exporters Need to Know About the United States–Morocco Free Trade Agreement (USMFTA)

November 12, 2025

Export Snapshot: Morocco – What U.S. Exporters Need to Know About the United States–Morocco Free Trade Agreement (USMFTA)

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Export Snapshot: South Korea – What U.S. Exporters Need to Know About the United States–Korea Free Trade Agreement (KORUS)

November 11, 2025

Export Snapshot: South Korea – What U.S. Exporters Need to Know About the United States–Korea Free Trade Agreement (KORUS)

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Export Snapshot: Jordan – What U.S. Exporters Need to Know About the United States–Jordan Free Trade Agreement (USJFTA)

November 11, 2025

Export Snapshot: Jordan – What U.S. Exporters Need to Know About the United States–Jordan Free Trade Agreement (USJFTA)

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Export Snapshot: Israel – What U.S. Exporters Need to Know About the United States–Israel Free Trade Agreement (USIFTA)

November 10, 2025

Export Snapshot: Israel – What U.S. Exporters Need to Know About the United States–Israel Free Trade Agreement (USIFTA)

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Export Snapshot: Central America and the Caribbean – What U.S. Exporters Need to Know About the Dominican Republic–Central America–United States Free Trade Agreement (CAFTA-DR)

November 10, 2025

Export Snapshot: Central America and the Caribbean – What U.S. Exporters Need to Know About the Dominican Republic–Central America–United States Free Trade Agreement (CAFTA-DR)

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Export Snapshot: Colombia – What U.S. Exporters Need to Know About the United States–Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement (CTPA)

November 7, 2025

Export Snapshot: Colombia – What U.S. Exporters Need to Know About the United States–Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement (CTPA)

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Supreme Court Scrutiny, U.S.–China De‑escalation, and Tightening Tech Controls

November 7, 2025

Supreme Court Scrutiny, U.S.–China De‑escalation, and Tightening Tech Controls

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Export Snapshot: Chile – What U.S. Exporters Need to Know About the United States–Chile Free Trade Agreement (USCFTA)

November 6, 2025

Export Snapshot: Chile – What U.S. Exporters Need to Know About the United States–Chile Free Trade Agreement (USCFTA)

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Export Snapshot: North America – What U.S. Exporters Need to Know About the United States–Mexico–Canada Agreement (USMCA)

November 6, 2025

Export Snapshot: North America – What U.S. Exporters Need to Know About the United States–Mexico–Canada Agreement (USMCA)

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The Most Unexpectedly Classified Products (and What They Teach Us About HTS Logic)

November 5, 2025

The Most Unexpectedly Classified Products (and What They Teach Us About HTS Logic)

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Export Snapshot: Bahrain – What U.S. Exporters Need to Know About the U.S.–Bahrain Free Trade Agreement (USBFTA)

November 5, 2025

Export Snapshot: Bahrain – What U.S. Exporters Need to Know About the U.S.–Bahrain Free Trade Agreement (USBFTA)

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Export Snapshot: Australia - What U.S. Exporters Need to Know About AUSFTA

November 4, 2025

Export Snapshot: Australia - What U.S. Exporters Need to Know About AUSFTA

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Using Exclusions, Modifications, and Re-engineering to Manage 301 Duties

November 4, 2025

Using Exclusions, Modifications, and Re-engineering to Manage 301 Duties

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How to Design Products for Lower Duties Without Crossing Compliance Lines

November 3, 2025

How to Design Products for Lower Duties Without Crossing Compliance Lines

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How to Defend Your Declared Value During a CBP Audit

November 3, 2025

How to Defend Your Declared Value During a CBP Audit

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How Digital Goods and Software Licensing Complicate Valuation

October 31, 2025

How Digital Goods and Software Licensing Complicate Valuation

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Tariffs in Flux, China Probe Escalates, Southeast Asia Opens, and AI Exports Accelerate

October 31, 2025

Tariffs in Flux, China Probe Escalates, Southeast Asia Opens, and AI Exports Accelerate

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The History of Tariff Engineering and Why It Still Matters

October 30, 2025

The History of Tariff Engineering and Why It Still Matters

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The Fine Line Between Tariff Engineering and Evasion

October 30, 2025

The Fine Line Between Tariff Engineering and Evasion

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Understanding the General Rules of Interpretation (GRIs) in HTS Classification

October 29, 2025

Understanding the General Rules of Interpretation (GRIs) in HTS Classification

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When Related-Party Pricing Becomes a Valuation Problem

October 28, 2025

When Related-Party Pricing Becomes a Valuation Problem

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The Five Most Overlooked Dutiable Additions in Customs Valuation

October 28, 2025

The Five Most Overlooked Dutiable Additions in Customs Valuation

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How USMCA Qualification Interacts With HTS Classification

October 27, 2025

How USMCA Qualification Interacts With HTS Classification

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The Hidden Risks of Copy-and-Paste Classifications Across SKUs

October 24, 2025

The Hidden Risks of Copy-and-Paste Classifications Across SKUs

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Tariffs in Flux, 301 on Nicaragua, and Compliance Crackdowns — plus AI Bulk HTS Classification

October 24, 2025

Tariffs in Flux, 301 on Nicaragua, and Compliance Crackdowns — plus AI Bulk HTS Classification

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Bulk Classification in Trade Insight AI: Speed with Legal Precision

December 26, 2025

Bulk Classification in Trade Insight AI: Speed with Legal Precision

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What CROSS Rulings Can, and Can’t, Tell You About Your Products

October 23, 2025

What CROSS Rulings Can, and Can’t, Tell You About Your Products

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How to Build a Defensible Classification Audit Trail

October 22, 2025

How to Build a Defensible Classification Audit Trail

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Why “Reasonable Care” Still Means Human Oversight in an AI World

October 21, 2025

Why “Reasonable Care” Still Means Human Oversight in an AI World

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Common HTS Classification Mistake #7: Copying Competitors’ Classifications (and Their Errors)

October 21, 2025

Common HTS Classification Mistake #7: Copying Competitors’ Classifications (and Their Errors)

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Common HTS Classification Mistake #6: No Audit Trail — “Reasonable Care” Without Reasoning

October 17, 2025

Common HTS Classification Mistake #6: No Audit Trail — “Reasonable Care” Without Reasoning

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Rare Earth Controls Go Global, Enforcement Heat Rises: What Trade Teams Need Now

October 17, 2025

Rare Earth Controls Go Global, Enforcement Heat Rises: What Trade Teams Need Now

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Common HTS Classification Mistake #5: Treating HTS and USMCA Rules as Independent

October 17, 2025

Common HTS Classification Mistake #5: Treating HTS and USMCA Rules as Independent

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Common HTS Classification Mistake #4: Failing to Differentiate Assembled vs. Unassembled Goods

October 16, 2025

Common HTS Classification Mistake #4: Failing to Differentiate Assembled vs. Unassembled Goods

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Common HTS Classification Mistake #3: Using CROSS Rulings Out of Context

October 16, 2025

Common HTS Classification Mistake #3: Using CROSS Rulings Out of Context

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Common HTS Classification Mistake #2: Classifying by Material Instead of Function

October 15, 2025

Common HTS Classification Mistake #2: Classifying by Material Instead of Function

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Common HTS Classification Mistake #1: Ignoring Section Notes and Legal Notes

October 15, 2025

Common HTS Classification Mistake #1: Ignoring Section Notes and Legal Notes

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Common Classification Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

October 14, 2025

Common Classification Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

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What Is the Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) and Why It Matters for Global Trade

October 14, 2025

What Is the Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) and Why It Matters for Global Trade

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New Vessel Fees Go Live Oct. 14; Enforcement Tightens, Tariff Landscape Shifts, WTO Reform Advances

October 10, 2025

New Vessel Fees Go Live Oct. 14; Enforcement Tightens, Tariff Landscape Shifts, WTO Reform Advances

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Shutdown Fallout, 232 Lumber Tariffs, and BIS’s 50% Rule: This Week’s Trade Compliance Priorities

October 3, 2025

Shutdown Fallout, 232 Lumber Tariffs, and BIS’s 50% Rule: This Week’s Trade Compliance Priorities

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Complexities of USMCA Validation in the Pharmaceutical Industry

October 2, 2025

Complexities of USMCA Validation in the Pharmaceutical Industry

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232 Probes Expand to Medical & Machinery; ACE Modernizes; AD/CVD Actions and WTO Reform in Focus

September 26, 2025

232 Probes Expand to Medical & Machinery; ACE Modernizes; AD/CVD Actions and WTO Reform in Focus

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Safeguards on the Rise, CBAM Relief Advances, and Controls Tighten

September 19, 2025

Safeguards on the Rise, CBAM Relief Advances, and Controls Tighten

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Tariffs and Controls in Flux: SCOTUS Showdown, Japan Reset, and Commerce’s 2025 Roadmap

September 12, 2025

Tariffs and Controls in Flux: SCOTUS Showdown, Japan Reset, and Commerce’s 2025 Roadmap

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Trade Compliance Heat Wave: DOJ Task Force Returns, Transshipment Crackdown, Chip Controls, and Tariff Tests

September 5, 2025

Trade Compliance Heat Wave: DOJ Task Force Returns, Transshipment Crackdown, Chip Controls, and Tariff Tests

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Tariff Whiplash: Refund Deadlines, India Surcharges, Critical Minerals 232

August 29, 2025

Tariff Whiplash: Refund Deadlines, India Surcharges, Critical Minerals 232

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U.S.–EU Reset Leads Week as Enforcement and AD/CVD Actions Intensify

August 22, 2025

U.S.–EU Reset Leads Week as Enforcement and AD/CVD Actions Intensify

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Tariffs, Trade Policy, and Compliance: August’s Critical Developments in Global Trade

August 15, 2025

Tariffs, Trade Policy, and Compliance: August’s Critical Developments in Global Trade

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Tariffs, Enforcement, and New Trade Frontiers: Key Developments Shaping Global Trade

August 11, 2025

Tariffs, Enforcement, and New Trade Frontiers: Key Developments Shaping Global Trade

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Trade Policy in Motion: U.S.-Indonesia Deal, Escalating Tariffs, and WTO Reform

July 24, 2025

Trade Policy in Motion: U.S.-Indonesia Deal, Escalating Tariffs, and WTO Reform

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Trade Policy, Enforcement, and Supply Chain in Flux: July 2025 Insights

July 22, 2025

Trade Policy, Enforcement, and Supply Chain in Flux: July 2025 Insights

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