Customs & Trade Guides
Practical guides to customs tariffs, HS code classification, import duties, and international trade regulations. From finding the right tariff code to calculating landed costs and navigating trade policy changes — our guides help importers, customs brokers, and e-commerce sellers make informed decisions.
E-CommerceAmazon FBA Import Duties: Rates for China Sellers
Calculate FBA import duties from China. Current Section 301 rates, landed cost examples, de minimis changes, and tariff strategies for Amazon sellers.
Tariff Classification
10 Costly HS Code Classification Mistakes
Learn from the 10 costliest HS code misclassification cases including Ford's $365M error. Real examples, correct codes, and compliance tips.
Tariff ClassificationConverse Felt Sole Tariff Hack Explained
Converse applies felt to outsoles to reclassify sneakers from 37.5% duty to 3%. Learn how legal tariff engineering saves footwear importers millions annually.
Tariff ClassificationHow to Classify Your Product: Step-by-Step HS Code Guide
Master HS code classification with the 6 General Interpretive Rules (GIR). Step-by-step process, real case studies, and a printable checklist.
Tariff ClassificationHow to Read an HS Code: A Complete Breakdown of Every Digit
Learn how to read HS codes digit by digit. See how 6-digit HS codes expand to 10-digit national codes in the US (HTS), EU (TARIC), and UK systems.
Tariff ClassificationHS Code vs. HTS Code vs. TARIC Code: What's the Difference?
Learn the difference between HS codes, HTS codes, and TARIC codes. Compare 6-digit, 8-digit, and 10-digit tariff classification systems across US, EU, and UK.
Tariff ClassificationX-Men Tariff Case: Marvel's Import Tax Loophole
The story of Toy Biz v. United States (2003): Marvel argued X-Men figures were non-human to pay lower tariffs. A true case study in HS code classification.
Trade Policy
CBAM: EU Carbon Border Tax Impact for Importers
EU CBAM definitive phase started Jan 2026. Which HS codes are covered, how certificates work, deadlines, and cost impact on steel imports.
Trade PolicyThe Chicken Tax Explained: 25% US Truck Tariff
The 25% Chicken Tax on pickup trucks started as 1963 retaliation for European chicken tariffs. Learn how it still shapes the US auto market.
Trade PolicyDe Minimis Is Dead: $800 Exemption End & E-Commerce
The US ended its $800 de minimis exemption in August 2025. The EU follows in July 2026. Here is what every e-commerce seller must know about new duties.
Trade PolicyEV Import Tariffs: US (100%), EU (Anti-Subsidy), UK Compared
Compare electric vehicle import tariffs across US, EU, and UK. US 100% on Chinese EVs, EU anti-subsidy duties up to 35.3%, UK CPTPP benefits explained.
Trade PolicySection 301 vs. 232 vs. IEEPA: US Tariffs Compared
Compare Section 301, Section 232, and IEEPA tariffs — legal basis, rates, affected products, and how they stack. Updated for the 2026 SCOTUS ruling.
Trade PolicyUS Reciprocal Tariffs by Country: Complete 2026 Rate Table
Complete table of US reciprocal tariff rates by country in 2026. IEEPA rates 10%–145%, Supreme Court ruling, and Section 122 replacement.
Trade PolicyUS Tariffs on China 2026: Section 301 & IEEPA Guide
Complete guide to US tariffs on Chinese imports in 2026. Section 301 rates, IEEPA ruling, rate stacking, and sector-specific duties from 7.5% to 100%.
Duty Calculation
Import Duty on Electronics: HS Code Guide (2026)
Compare import duties on electronics across US, EU, and UK. Covers laptops, phones, semiconductors, batteries, and cables with HS codes and tariff rates.
Duty CalculationHow to Calculate Landed Cost: US, EU & UK Formula
Step-by-step landed cost formulas for US, EU, and UK imports. Includes MPF, HMF, VAT, worked examples, and a side-by-side comparison of all fees.
Duty CalculationImporting from China: US, EU & UK Duty Rate Comparison
Side-by-side duty rates for importing from China to the US, EU, and UK across 30+ product categories. Covers Section 301, anti-dumping, and IEEPA tariffs.
Duty CalculationHow Tariffs Add $350 to Your iPhone and $800 to Your Couch
See exactly how tariffs inflate prices on iPhones, avocados, Nike shoes, and furniture. Real HS codes, duty rates, and price breakdowns for 8 everyday products.
Duty CalculationTariff Engineering: How to Legally Reduce Import Duties
Learn how tariff engineering legally reduces import duties through product design changes. 7 real case studies including Converse, Ford, and Apple Watch.
E-Commerce
Trade Logistics
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