From Guesswork to Insight: How Better Information Powers Today’s Supply Chains
As market conditions continue to fluctuate, the organizations that invest in digital documentation and interoperable systems will be the ones best equipped to navigate change.
Classifying Parts of a Whole
Classifying parts can be complicated, as the distinction between “parts,” “accessories,” “components” and “finished goods” is often nuanced.
Is FTZ Right for Me?
If you’re importing or exporting at scale in the United States, the U.S. Foreign-Trade Zones (FTZ) Program is one of the most powerful – and most overlooked – tools available.
Measuring What Matters: Communicating the ROI of AI and Tech Tools in Global Trade
Global trade is at a digital crossroads. Artificial intelligence and advanced analytical tools are rapidly transforming how organizations manage compliance, logistics, and supply chain visibility.
Tariffs, Trade, and Transformation: The Changing Landscape of American Aluminum
Understanding the aluminum trade landscape is instructive to understanding broader trade and tariff trends impacting American manufacturers, importers and exporters.
Cracking Down on Customs Fraud Using the False Claims Act (Pt.2)
It is important for your company to be aware of False Claims Act enforcement and negate exposure by beefing up your customs compliance program.
Embedding “Reasonable Care” in U.S. Trade Compliance: A Practical Guide for Businesses
Reasonable care isn’t a checkbox—it’s a mindset. When clearly communicated, thoroughly documented, and embraced across all levels, it becomes a powerful safeguard for your company’s trade operations.
Cracking Down on Customs Fraud Using the False Claims Act (Pt.1)
FCA, one of the government’s oldest civil fraud enforcement tools, is now being used to prosecute alleged customs fraud.
Clearing the Way: Product Passports Are Changing Trade
CBP has adopted Altana Product Passports as a new way to validate goods before they reach the border. It’s a simple idea with transformational potential: a digital passport for a product that carries only the essential information needed for clearance.
Impact of De Minimis Suspension on Postal Operators
The elimination of de minimis exemptions earlier this year for postal shipments required new infrastructure to collect duties on previously exempt low-value goods.
