HTS codes determine the duty you pay on every U.S. import. Here is how the 10-digit code is built, where to look it up, and how to avoid misclassification.
CBP Form 7501 entry summary explained line by line. What each box means, common errors, and how to read your duty breakdown.
Post Summary Correction (PSC) lets importers correct entry errors before liquidation. Eligibility, filing process, time limits, and common use cases.
How to file a customs protest with CBP after liquidation. 180-day deadline, eligible claims, Form 19 structure, processing time, and appeals path.
CBP binding rulings, classification rulings, and country-of-origin rulings explained. When to file each, processing time, and legal effect for importers.
Canadian CBSA and U.S. CBP compared on tariffs, classifications, valuation, audits, and refund processes. Cross-border importer’s comparison guide.
Independent tariff and Section 301 consulting for LA / Long Beach importers. China, Vietnam, apparel, Amazon FBA. Refund filings and duty savings.
Independent USMCA, Section 232 and tariff advisory for Detroit auto suppliers. Regional value content, steel derivatives, cross-border compliance.
Tariff and customs advisory for Midwest manufacturers and O’Hare air importers. Section 301 and 232 relief, duty drawback, FTZ strategy.
Tariff and customs advisory for NWSA importers. Section 301, Vietnam origin, Amazon FBA, coffee imports, BC-WA cross-border.