Global Trade Intelligence

US-China Tariffs

Section 301 and Section 232 tariffs, exclusion applications, HTS classification, duty drawback, bonded warehouses, and the compliance mechanics importers actually deal with when US-China trade policy shifts — from tariff engineering to UFLPA forced-labor restrictions and USMCA sourcing alternatives.

22
guides
130
min total reading
3
trade topics covered
1

Antidumping and Countervailing Duties

AD/CVD duties can add 50-500% to import costs — how to check exposure and manage risk

6 min read
2

Bonded Warehouse Strategies

Defer duty payments and gain flexibility by storing imports in bonded warehouses before entering US commerce

6 min read
3

China Plus One Sourcing Strategy

Diversify manufacturing beyond China without abandoning it — the practical guide to multi-country sourcing

6 min read
4

Country of Origin Marking Requirements

Comply with marking rules or face penalties — every imported article must be marked with its country of origin

6 min read
5

Customs Audit Preparation and Response

CBP audits can span 5 years of entries — how to prepare and what to expect during a focused assessment

6 min read
6

Customs Bond Requirements and Management

Every importer needs a customs bond — understand the types, costs, and risk management implications

6 min read
7

De Minimis Threshold and Section 321 Entries

Shipments under $800 enter duty-free — how businesses legally use de minimis thresholds

6 min read
8

Duty Drawback on Re-Exported Goods

Recover up to 99% of duties paid when you re-export imported goods or use them in manufacturing for export

5 min read
9

First Sale Valuation for Duty Reduction

Use first sale valuation to legally reduce the dutiable value of your imports by 10-30%

6 min read
10

Forced Labor Import Restrictions UFLPA

The Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act creates a rebuttable presumption that Xinjiang goods involve forced labor

6 min read
11

Foreign Trade Zone Benefits for Importers

How FTZs defer, reduce, or eliminate tariffs for companies importing into the United States

6 min read
12

Harmonized Tariff Schedule Classification

Proper HTS classification is the foundation of tariff management — get it wrong and you overpay or face penalties

6 min read
13

Importer Security Filing Requirements

ISF 10+2 filing is mandatory for ocean shipments — late or inaccurate filings trigger $5,000+ penalties

6 min read
14

Retaliatory Tariffs on US Exports to China

China's retaliatory tariffs affect $110B of US exports — how exporters can adapt

6 min read
15

Section 201 Safeguard Tariffs

Safeguard tariffs on solar panels and washing machines — how they work and when they expire

6 min read
16

Section 232 Steel and Aluminum Tariffs

Navigate the 25% steel and 10% aluminum tariffs that affect thousands of downstream manufacturers

6 min read
17

Section 301 Tariff Rate Changes

How Section 301 tariff rates shift and what each adjustment means for landed costs

6 min read
18

Tariff Engineering and Product Redesign

Redesign products to qualify for lower tariff classifications — legal, effective, and widely practiced

6 min read
19

Tariff Exclusion Process and Applications

Navigate the complex tariff exclusion process to potentially eliminate duties on specific products

5 min read
20

Trade Compliance Technology Solutions

Software platforms that automate tariff classification, duty calculation, and trade compliance management

6 min read
21

US-China Trade War Timeline and Impact

Understanding the full timeline of US-China trade actions and their cumulative impact on importers

6 min read
22

USMCA Rules of Origin for China Alternatives

Source from Mexico under USMCA to avoid China tariffs — but only if you meet rules of origin requirements

6 min read

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