US-China Tariffs

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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