Tag: CAFTA-DR

  • Best Tariff Consultant for SMB Importers

    How to choose the best tariff consultant for SMB importers. Evaluation criteria, common questions, red flags, fit checklist.

  • Section 122 and the U.S. Apparel Industry – 2026 Impact

    Section 122 effects on U.S. apparel, footwear, and textile importers. Effective duty stacks by origin; mitigation through First Sale, classification, USMCA.

  • Section 301 Apparel and Footwear Industry Deep Dive

    Section 301 impact on Chinese apparel and footwear. List 4A coverage at 7.5%, and combined Section 122 stack pushing effective rates to 39%+ on knit apparel.

  • Apparel Industry Tariff Strategy

    Apparel industry tariff strategy. First Sale for Export, Section 301 China apparel, CAFTA-DR, Vietnam origin.

  • Food Industry Tariff Strategy

    Food industry tariff strategy. HTS Chapter 16-22, USDA/FDA regulation, USMCA agricultural rules, country-specific origins.

  • Agricultural Products Tariff Strategy

    Agricultural products tariff strategy. USMCA wholly grown rule, USDA APHIS, country-specific patterns, FTA preferences.

  • FTA Rules of Origin Consultant

    Multi-FTA rules of origin consulting. USMCA, CETA, KORUS, USJTA, CAFTA-DR. Layering and qualification strategies.

  • U.S.–El Salvador Framework for Reciprocal Trade

    U.S.–El Salvador Framework for Reciprocal Trade

    The newly announced Framework for an Agreement on Reciprocal Trade between the United States and the Republic of El Salvador marks a targeted modernization of the CAFTA-DR foundation. This Agreement introduces a compliance-forward, opportunity-rich environment for U.S. exporters and importers especially those operating in pharmaceuticals, agri-food, remanufactured goods, digital services, and textiles. For U.S. stakeholders,…

  • U.S.–Guatemala Framework for Reciprocal Trade

    U.S.–Guatemala Framework for Reciprocal Trade

    The newly announced Framework for an Agreement on Reciprocal Trade between the United States and Guatemala marks a targeted evolution of the CAFTA-DR architecture. Building on nearly two decades of bilateral engagement, this Agreement introduces a modernized compliance ecosystem focused on regulatory streamlining, digital trade facilitation, and economic security alignment. For U.S. stakeholders particularly SMEs…