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La gestion des documents à l’ère numérique

October 20, 2025.
Logistics Publications, Trade Publications

Les documents sont une source d'information précieuse et sont généralement considérés comme un actif liquide de toute organisation. Une bonne gestion documentaire est tout aussi essentielle pour maintenir l'intégrité, la transparence et la responsabilité...

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Audit de 100 % des dédouanements

October 20, 2025.
Logistics Publications, Trade Publications

Le logiciel GTM d’Allyn International (CIMS™) offre des solutions de pointe qui maximisent la conformité et l’efficacité des entreprises clientes. L’un des modules clés est le Module d’Audit de dédouanements, qui offre un audit é...

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Update: Section 232 Tariffs on Kitchen Cabinets, Vanities, and Furniture

October 14, 2025.
Trade Publications

President Trump’s earlier announcement, on September 29, 2025, of new tariffs on certain wood and furniture products has now been formalized under a Presidential Proclamation issued October 3, 2025. These measures conclude the Section 232 investigation into the U.S. timber and lumber industries, originally launched in March 2025, and mark the latest expansion...

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25% Tariffs on Imported Heavy Trucks

October 07, 2025.
Trade Publications

The White House has confirmed that all medium- and heavy-duty trucks imported into the United States will be subject to a 25% tariff beginning November 1, 2025. This is an updated effective date from October 1, 2025, when President Trump initially announced the tariff targeting heavy trucks. The move expands the Administration’s ongoing...

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Impact of the 2025 Government Shutdown on U.S. Imports and Exports

October 02, 2025.
Trade Publications

The 2025 federal government shutdown is already casting uncertainty over the agencies that keep trade moving. While some core operations will remain intact, importers and exporters should brace for delays, reduced communication, and the suspension of certain regulatory functions. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will keep ports of entry staffed since...

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U.S./EU Framework Agreement: Key Updates on Reciprocal Tariffs, Autos, and Metals

September 30, 2025.
Trade Publications

The United States and the European Union finalized a broad trade agreement in late August, but several important changes have now been published as of September 29, 2025 in CSMS #66336270. These adjustments modify how reciprocal tariffs apply across the board, clarify tariff treatment for automobiles and auto parts, and confirm exemptions for...

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New Tariffs on Pharmaceuticals, Furniture, Cabinets, and Heavy Trucks Effective October 1 

September 26, 2025.
Trade Publications

President Trump has announced another round of tariffs set to take effect on October 1, 2025. These duties, imposed under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act, are being justified on national security grounds and will touch a wide range of consumer and industrial sectors. Importers should prepare now for the...

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Merchandise Processing Fee (MPF) 2025

September 22, 2025.
Trade Publications

US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will be adjusting certain user fees on October 1, 2024. The minimum merchandise processing fee (MPF) will be increased to $33.58 from $32.71 and the maximum will be raised to $651.50  from $634.62. MPF is assessed by CPB for most imports into the US on an ad valorem...

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U.S.–Japan Trade and Investment Deal

September 16, 2025.
Logistics Publications, Trade Publications

U.S.–Japan Strike Historic Trade and Investment Deal The U.S. and Japan have taken a major step forward in finalizing a broad agreement that blends tariff relief, strategic investment, and financial stability commitments. $550 Billion Investment at the Center The core of the agreement includes a colossal $550 billion...

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Transshipment: Risks, Penalties, and Compliancy

September 11, 2025.
Trade Publications

In today’s interconnected supply chains, the concept of transshipment is not new. At its most basic definition, transshipment simply refers to the movement of goods through an intermediate port or country before reaching their final destination. This is a routine and legitimate part of global logistics. But when...

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U.S. Imports – Rising Costs, Risks, and Workload Surge

September 09, 2025.
Trade Publications

As companies engage with new tariffs, evolving compliance demands and rising operational costs, the importing landscape has changed dramatically in 2025. What once was a relatively efficient system of customs clearance has transitioned to a resource-intensive process, requiring more staff, higher fees, and far greater vigilance. De Minimis Ends, and the...

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CBP Guidance on Reciprocal Tariff Revisions

September 08, 2025.
Trade Publications

Late last week, the White House issued a new Executive Order that reshapes the landscape for reciprocal tariffs. The order, signed on September 5, 2025, takes effect immediately for goods entered on or after September 8, 2025. CBP has since released updated guidance clarifying how importers should navigate the changes. Key Adjustments to Product...

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