Tariff & Trade Insights
Expert analysis on U.S. tariff policy, HS code classification, landed cost calculations, and trade compliance strategies for importers.
How to Find the Right HS Code for Your Product
Find the right HS code using USITC, CROSS rulings, customs brokers, and AI tools. Learn to handle ambiguous classifications and avoid penalties.
How to Calculate Import Duties: Step-by-Step Guide
Import duties represent one of the most significant costs when bringing goods into the United States, yet many businesses struggle to calculate them accurately. Import duties are taxes imposed by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) on goods entering the country, calculated as a percentage of th
Section 232 Steel and Aluminum Tariffs: Current Rates and Impact
The U.S. imposes a 25% tariff on steel imports and a 10% tariff on aluminum imports under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962, affecting billions of dollars in trade annually. These tariffs, implemented in March 2018 citing national security concerns, apply to most countries except those
Electronics Import Tariffs & HS Codes: Complete Rate Guide (2026)
Updated 2026 electronics tariff guide covering Section 122 stacking, semiconductor rate increases, and the duty layers consumer-electronics importers need to model now.
How US Tariffs Work: The Importer's Guide to Duty Rates (2026)
U.S. tariffs are taxes imposed by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) on goods imported into the United States, calculated based on the product's classification, country of origin, and declared value. Tariffs generate federal revenue, protect domestic industries, and serve as tools for trade po