Tag: Countervailing Duty

  • Honey Imports

    Honey U.S. import tariff. Manuka, clover, raw, processed. HTS 0409, AD/CVD orders, USDA testing, Section 122.

  • Candle Imports

    Candle U.S. import tariff. Scented, soy, beeswax, taper, votive candles. HTS 3406, CPSC fire safety, Section 122.

  • De Minimis Threshold Consulting for Ecommerce: Navigating the $800 Rule

    The $800 Rule That Built an Industry CBP processes over a million de minimis shipments per day. This exponential growth has raised concerns about duty avoidance, trade remedy evasion, and product safety circumvention. How De Minimis Works Today Shipments valued at $800 or less can enter without formal entry or duty payment. The threshold applies…

  • Ecommerce Tariff Compliance: A Guide for Online Sellers Importing into the U.S.

    The Ecommerce Import Boom and Its Compliance Gap Ecommerce importers are subject to the same customs laws as any other importer, but many are unaware of these obligations. CBP has identified ecommerce imports as a priority enforcement area. Customs Compliance Basics You need an importer of record number. Every product must be classified under the…

  • Anti-Dumping Duty Consulting: Understanding AD/CVD Orders and Protecting Your Imports

    The Hidden Tariff That Can Reach Triple Digits Anti-dumping and countervailing duties are calculated individually for each foreign producer and can range from single digits to several hundred percent. The retrospective nature means liability can change years after importation. How AD/CVD Duties Work The Department of Commerce determines dumping/subsidization and calculates rates. The ITC determines…

  • Tariff Exemption Application Help: A Step-by-Step Guide to Filing for Duty Relief

    Relief Is Available, But You Have to Ask Tariff exemptions, exclusions, and suspensions can eliminate additional tariff burdens entirely. They require applications prepared carefully, documented thoroughly, and filed within specific deadlines. Types of Tariff Exemptions Section 301 exclusions (USTR), Section 232 exclusions (BIS), Miscellaneous Tariff Bill provisions, and Generalized System of Preferences. Preparing a Strong…

  • Customs Valuation Consulting: Ensuring Accurate Declared Values

    Valuation Is the Foundation of Your Duty Calculation If classification determines the percentage rate, valuation determines the dollar amount to which that percentage is applied. Valuation errors affect every product at every duty rate and can be equally or more significant than classification errors. Understanding the Transaction Value Method The transaction value is the price…

  • Importer of Record Consulting Services: Understanding Your Obligations

    The Most Important Name on the Customs Entry Every customs entry must identify an importer of record (IOR): the entity legally responsible for ensuring accuracy, paying duties, and meeting all regulatory requirements. Being the IOR is the assumption of significant legal and financial obligations. What the IOR Is Responsible For Accuracy of entry data, paying…

  • Duty Drawback Consulting Services: Recovering Up to 99% of Duties on Exported Goods

    The Most Underutilized Refund Program in U.S. Trade Duty drawback dates back to 1789. The concept: when duties are paid on imported goods that are subsequently exported, the government refunds up to 99 percent. Industry estimates suggest only a small fraction of eligible duties are actually recovered, leaving billions unclaimed. Types of Duty Drawback Manufacturing…

  • Tariff Consulting for Canadian Businesses: How to Navigate Cross-Border Trade with Confidence

    The Growing Complexity of Canadian Tariffs Canada sits at a unique crossroads in global trade. As a signatory to CUSMA, CPTPP, and CETA, Canadian businesses enjoy preferential access to dozens of markets. But those benefits come with strings attached: complex rules of origin, shifting tariff schedules, and a regulatory environment that punishes non-compliance with steep…