It feels like we’re living in a never‑ending cycle of “Breaking News” alerts when it comes to IEEPA tariffs—and now Section 122 headlines have joined the party. The first major shake‑up landed on February 20, 2026, when SCOTUS ruled the IEEPA tariffs unlawful. Since the Court left the question of importer refunds unanswered, everyone has…
Well, the moment we have all been waiting for since November 5 has finally arrived. Can we stop holding our breath now? SCOTUS issued their opinion on the IEEPA tariffs In the 170-page document , it covers the Supreme Court opinion addressing whether the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) authorizes the President to impose…
Just last week I was reminded of an experience I had at a previous employer with an import shipment. It was the Wednesday before Thanksgiving, and many people were already on their holiday, while I received a frantic call from our freight forwarder & customs broker about an Emergency Action Notification (EAN) from U.S. Customs…
What Is the Enforce and Protect Act (EAPA)? The Enforce and Protect Act of 2015 was enacted as part of the Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act (TFTEA) and became effective in August 2016, this law gives US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) authority to investigate and stop evasion of antidumping (AD) and countervailing duties (CVD) on imported goods. Its purpose is to protect US…
It has been a crazy and volatile year when it comes to import tariffs. From the tariffs threats to the implementation to the pauses on certain tariffs, you never know what you are going to wake up to from one day to the next. Last week was no different. On May 28, the US Court…
Complying with export regulations can be hard! Knowing where to find the regulations, how to interpret them and apply them to your business in a constantly dynamic and changing environment is challenging to say the least; not to mention that regulations are not static. This means what was okay last week, may not be okay…
The U.S. government’s recent decision to increase Section 301 tariffs on certain Chinese imports is a significant development in the ongoing trade tensions between the United States and China. While aimed at addressing long-standing trade issues, these tariffs also raise concerns for importers who rely on Chinese goods. Understanding Section 301 Tariffs Section 301 of…
In the world of international shipping and e-commerce, the term “Section 321” has gained significance, especially among those importing goods into the United States. Under this provision of the Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act of 2015, shipments valued at $800 or less can enter the country duty-free and without formal entry requirements. However, the…
Shipping goods into the United States isn’t always a seamless process. At some point, almost every U.S. importer will experience a clearance delay getting their goods through U.S. Customs & Border Protection (CBP). What does this mean? A clearance delay occurs when U.S. Customs holds your shipment, preventing its final delivery. While this is a…