Tag: Food & Beverage

  • Maple Syrup Imports

    Maple syrup U.S. import tariff. Canadian maple, Vermont, USMCA, HTS 1702, USDA grading.

  • Specialty Grain Imports

    Specialty grain U.S. import tariff. Quinoa (Peru, Bolivia), amaranth, teff, fonio, ancient grains. HTS 1008, USDA, Section 122.

  • Frozen Food Imports

    Frozen food U.S. import compliance. Frozen vegetables, fruits, seafood, prepared meals. HTS 0710, 0811, 0303, FDA cold chain.

  • Cider Imports

    Cider (hard cider) U.S. import tariff. HTS 2206, FET, TTB COLA, Section 122.

  • Sake and Japanese Spirits Imports

    Sake and Japanese spirits U.S. import tariff. HTS 2206, FET, TTB, USJTA preference, Section 122.

  • Tequila and Mezcal Imports

    Tequila and mezcal U.S. import tariff. HTS 2208, FET, TTB, USMCA exemption, Mexican DO protection.

  • Tariff Advisory for Food and Beverage Importers: Navigating Unique Challenges

    Food and Beverage Importing Is Different F&B products face extensive FDA regulation, specialized tariff provisions including tariff-rate quotas and seasonal duties, and duty rates among the highest in the HTSUS – some exceeding 40 percent. Classification Challenges Preparation level matters (fresh vs. dried vs. canned). Ingredient composition drives classification for prepared foods. Sugar and dairy…

  • Trade Compliance Training for Importers: Building Organizational Knowledge

    Compliance Is a Team Sport Every employee who touches an import transaction plays a role in compliance. Training transforms your organization from one depending on a single point of expertise into one where compliance awareness is distributed across every function. Who Needs Training Executive leadership: legal framework and ROI of compliance. Procurement: how decisions affect…

  • HTS Code Classification Consulting: Getting Your Tariff Codes Right

    Why Classification Is the Most Important Decision in Your Import Program Every imported product needs an HTS code. That code determines duty rate, eligibility for preferential treatment, whether it is subject to quotas or trade remedy duties, and whether specific agency requirements apply. Get it right, and compliance falls into place. Get it wrong, and…

  • 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…