Tag: E-Commerce

  • EU Duty Threat

    Brussels warns that dialogue with Beijing “will not suffice” and signals unilateral tariff action, as China’s trade surplus with the European Union surges to a record high ahead of an October deadline for talks. By the International Trade Desk, Peacock Tariff Consulting BRUSSELS, July 15, 2026. The European Commission has put Beijing on notice that…

  • EU Parcel Duty

    Europe’s flat €3 charge on low-value imports took effect July 1, closing a two-decade duty-free loophole and forcing Shein, Temu and AliExpress to rewire how China ships to the continent International Trade Desk | Peacock Tariff Consulting BRUSSELS – July 2, 2026 – The European Union has begun collecting customs duty on the billions of…

  • MPF and HMF Fees Explained: 2026 Customs User Fees Guide

    MPF (Merchandise Processing Fee) and HMF (Harbor Maintenance Fee) are charged on every formal U.S. import. Rates, caps, exemptions for 2026.

  • Tariff Consultant for Cincinnati, CVG and E-Commerce Importers

    Air cargo and e-commerce tariff advisory for CVG shippers. Amazon Air, DHL, Section 321 de minimis, Section 301 on parcel.

  • Tariff Consultant for Toronto and the Greater Toronto Area

    Independent CUSMA, CARM and tariff advisory for Toronto and GTA importers. Surtax, CBSA, Pearson air cargo, auto and CPG.

  • Tariff Consultant for Ottawa and National Capital Region

    Ottawa-based tariff advisory and policy analysis. Federal briefings, Chapter 98, CARM, ITAR / EAR, tech and defense exports.

  • Returns and RMA Tariff Refunds: Recover Up to 99% of Duty on Returned Imports

    Returned, rejected, or defective imported goods qualify for up to 99% duty refund. Eligibility, drawback types, and filing for SMB e-commerce importers.

  • 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…

  • C-TPAT Certification Consulting: Strengthening Security and Earning Trusted Trader Benefits

    Security as a Trade Advantage C-TPAT is a voluntary public-private partnership that recognizes supply chain participants maintaining robust security. Certified partners receive tangible trade facilitation benefits including reduced inspections and expedited processing. Benefits of Certification Reduced inspections and examinations, expedited processing, front of the line during elevated threats, mutual recognition with foreign trusted trader programs,…

  • 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…