Insights on US customs duties, HTS classification, and trade compliance.
Anti-dumping and countervailing duties can hit several hundred percent, stack on top of base duty and Section 301, and you often find out only after the goods ship. Here's how to check before you order.
One misclassified HTS code turns a 3.2% duty into a 25%+ bill, or misses an AD/CVD order entirely. Here's how much a wrong classification costs — and how to avoid it before you file.
Stop quoting on product price alone. Here's the full US landed cost stack — base duty, Section 301 (now 25–100%), AD/CVD, MPF, HMF — and how to get the real number before you commit to a supplier.
An industry-by-industry breakdown of Section 301 and AD/CVD tariffs on Chinese imports. Electronics, steel, furniture, apparel, machinery, and chemicals — see which product categories face the highest combined duty rates with specific HTS chapter references.
A practical breakdown of the four rounds of Section 301 tariffs, current rates, how to apply for exclusions, and what it really costs to import from China. Real case study: a $10,000 chair shipment with $2,500 in extra duties.
A plain-English guide to AD/CVD — what triggers an anti-dumping order, how rates get set, and which product categories are most likely to get hit. Real example: wooden furniture imports facing 198% duty.
How HTS codes work, why the 6-digit level matters most, how accurate AI classification really is, and what happens when you classify wrong. Includes real-world classification mistakes and how to avoid them.
A practical walkthrough for importing from China: HTS classification, duty lookups, landed cost calculation, exclusion checks, and common traps. Includes a real $10,000 order cost breakdown.
Landed cost is more than just tariffs. Break down every component — MFN duty, Section 301, AD/CVD, MPF, HMF, ocean freight, and insurance — with a real-world example. Includes FOB vs CIF comparison.