Insights

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...

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...

Trade Fraud Task Force Agency

September 08, 2025.

The US Department of Justice and Homeland security have partnered together to create the Trade Fraud Task force Agency, a cross-agency partnership with a focus on insuring importers are following the new regulations set forth in the Trump administrations America First Trade Policy. Background The Trump administration issued the America...

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...

September 1st, A New Chapter in Canadian Surtax Countermeasures

September 03, 2025.
Trade Publications

In August, the Prime Minister of Canada, the Right Honourable Mark Carney, issued a letter addressing the counter-tariffs imposed on the United States. In it, he stated: “...the Canadian government will now match the United States by removing all of Canada’s tariffs on U.S. goods specifically...

From Manual to Modern: How AI is Transforming Tax Operations

August 28, 2025.
Tax Publications

Artificial intelligence (AI) is playing a growing role in revolutionizing the tax and accounting profession. By reducing manual workload, increasing accuracy, and enabling teams to concentrate on more strategic tasks, AI is helping businesses modernize and improve their operations. Streamlining Tax Operations Through AI One of the most impactful advantages...

U.S. Imposes 50% Tariffs on Imports from India

August 26, 2025.
Trade Publications

Beginning tomorrow, August 27, 2025, imports from India will face sweeping new tariff hikes as Washington presses forward with its latest round of trade restrictions. U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has issued guidance implementing Executive Order 14329, which adds a fresh 25% ad valorem duty on most India-origin goods. When combined with...

Mitigating Supply Chain Risk in the Oil and Gas Sector

August 25, 2025.
Logistics Publications

Background Procuring industrial equipment such as generators, pumps, and compressors essential for operational facilities often involves sourcing from Southeast Asian manufacturing hubs. Variations in logistics capabilities and customs performance between countries such as Malaysia and Indonesia can influence the efficiency and reliability of the supply chain. A supply chain risk...

U.S. / E.U. Publish Final Trade Agreement

August 22, 2025.
Trade Publications

After weeks of tense negotiations, Washington and Brussels have formally released the written framework of their new trade agreement. For importers, the agreement provides much-needed clarity on tariff rates and scope while avoiding the steep increases that had been threatened earlier this year. While the framework reduces immediate uncertainty, it...

CBP Announces New Rules for Low-Value International Mail Shipments

August 18, 2025.
Trade Publications

Beginning August 29, 2025, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will end duty-free treatment for low-value shipments arriving through the international postal system. This change, required under Executive Order 14324, applies to all countries and marks a full departure from the global de minimis framework that previously allowed many low-value imports to...

Expanded Steel and Aluminum Tariffs Now in Effect

August 18, 2025.
Trade Publications

The Section 232 tariffs on steel and aluminum just got a major expansion, and importers will need to brace for the impact. As of August 18, 2025, hundreds of additional derivative products have been pulled into the 50% tariff net, marking one of the largest single expansions since the duties were first introduced. Background...

Diesel Price Drops

August 14, 2025.
Logistics Publications

Diesel Price Drops 4.6¢ to $3.754 a Gallon Diesel fuel’s national average price shed 4.6 cents to $3.754 a gallon in its third straight decline, according to U.S. Information Administration data released Aug. 12. The price drop is nearly four times the amount of the previous two weeks...