Tag: Customs

  • The SAFE Act and the Future of Non-Resident Importer Rules: What U.S. Importers Need to Know

    The SAFE Act and the Future of Non-Resident Importer Rules: What U.S. Importers Need to Know

    Introduction: A Seismic Shift in U.S. Import Policy On March 9, 2026, U.S. lawmakers introduced the SAFE Act-Securing Accountability in Foreign Entries-legislation that promises to fundamentally reshape how non-resident importers (NRIs) operate within the United States. For decades, the current regulatory framework has allowed foreign companies without a physical U.S. presence to serve as Importers…

  • ACH in ACE: Why Technical Readiness Is Critical for IEEPA Tariff Refund Processing

    The IEEPA Refund Opportunity and Customs Processing Reality The International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) has been employed multiple times by recent administrations to impose emergency tariffs on imported goods. Companies that paid duties on goods covered by IEEPA tariffs may be eligible for refunds as policy changes, legal challenges, or new administrations modify these…