Insights

California Sales Tax on Digital Products: What’s Changing in 2027

October 07, 2026.
Tax Publications

Digital products are a common part of doing business, from software and SaaS to online technology solutions. Beginning January 1, 2027, California is changing how certain digital products are treated for sales and use tax purposes. Under Senate Bill 122, California's definition of tangible personal property will expand to include certain digital...

Post Summary Correction (PSC) Filing: New Trade Service Announced

September 23, 2026.
Trade Publications

Allyn’s New Post Summary Correction (PSC) Filing Service helps importers take greater control of their compliance by providing a quick and efficient option for PSC submission. While most importers have traditionally had their brokers file most PSC, over the last few years this has not been...

CBP Announces October 6 Deployment of CAPE Phase 3

September 18, 2026.
Logistics Publications, Trade Publications

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will deploy Phase 3 of the Consolidated Administration and Process of Entries (CAPE) in the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) on October 6, 2026. According to a CBP Executive, Phase 3 will address finally liquidated entries for which the CIT has ordered reliquidation in connection with the IEEPA...

Section 338 Updates

September 15, 2026.
Trade Publications

On September 8, 2026, President Trump signed five proclamations under Section 338 in response to Canada’s additional retaliatory surtax on certain U.S. exports. The measures include three import bans covering specified Canadian-origin alcoholic beverages, dairy-related products, and motor vehicle products, as well as two proclamations modifying the scope of existing 50%...

Allyn’s LYN Chatbot Built with Data Security and Control at the Core

September 09, 2026.
Logistics Publications

As businesses increasingly turn to artificial intelligence to improve efficiency and access to information, data security remains a critical consideration. Allyn International’s LYN chatbot was designed with this priority in mind, utilizing an architecture that keeps the solution and its data within Allyn’s controlled technology environment. ...

AI Chips, Sanctions, and Compliance

September 04, 2026.
Trade Publications

As artificial intelligence (AI) and its uses expand, so do export controls surrounding these advanced technologies. Why? Most people assume that AI can be used to complete menial tasks at work, brainstorm new ideas, or generate humorous images of their friends – but professional militaries have begun utilizing it as...

Drop Shipping Explained: A Beginner’s Guide to E-Commerce Success

September 02, 2026.
Tax Publications

As a company grows, managing every aspect of its operations can become increasingly challenging, especially when it comes to shipping. One way to ease this burden is by utilizing drop shipments. In a drop shipment transaction, a retailer or seller receives an order from a customer and forwards it to...

CAPE Phase III Delayed

August 31, 2026.
Trade Publications

CBP advised the U.S. Court of International Trade (CIT) on Aug. 25 that, as of Aug. 21, it had processed approximately 26.4 million entries through its CAPE program since launch, accounting for $132.5 billion in potential and certified IEEPA duty refunds. The agency also reported that 22,170 refunds totaling...

Canada Updates List of U.S. Products Subject to Counter Tariffs

August 25, 2026.
Trade Publications

Over the last several months Canada and the U.S. have negotiated in good faith to come to a mutually beneficial trade agreement. Unfortunately, the Canadian Government recognized the final offer from the United States as neither fair nor economically sound and no agreement was established. President Trump made the...

Les nouveaux tarifs préférentiels UE–Etats Unis

August 21, 2026.
Trade Publications

Les nouveaux tarifs préférentiels UE–Etats‑Unis : une opportunité stratégique à saisir maintenant pour les opérateurs économiques de l’UE Depuis le 1er juillet, l’Union européenne a introduit un nouveau régime tarifaire...

338 Tariffs on Canadian Products Postponed Three Days

August 19, 2026.
Logistics Publications, Trade Publications

President Donald Trump announced on Aug. 18 that he would pause the 50% Section 338 tariffs on an array of Canadian products for three days while the U.S. and Canada continue their trade negotiations. The tariffs were initially scheduled to take effect on Wednesday, Aug. 19, at 12:01 a.m. ET. President Trump...

EU Importers: Take Advantage of the New EU–US Preferential Tariff Rates

August 12, 2026.
Trade Publications

Since July 1, 2026, the European Union has introduced a new preferential tariff regime covering a wide range of products originating in the United States. This development offers EU importers a valuable opportunity to reduce their import costs, provided they fully comply with the applicable customs requirements.  Preferential Tariff Benefits Worth...