US Tariff Ruling Opens the Door to Major Duty Recoveries
Following a landmark legal ruling by the Supreme Court, businesses that imported goods into the United States may now be eligible to reclaim previously paid duties, with the total value…
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Tariff ruling reshapes import costs and opens potential duty recovery
On February 20, 2026, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that sweeping tariffs introduced under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) exceeded presidential authority. The judgment removes the legal basis…
CBP Tighten Wood Packaging Compliance Checks
Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is stepping up inspections of wood packaging materials (WPM), creating new compliance pressures for US importers. With enforcement activity rising and thousands more Agriculture Emergency…
Customs Crackdown on Pest-Contaminated Cargo Packing
Importers are increasingly being caught out by pest-related enforcement, as wood packaging materials arrive contaminated despite appearing fully compliant. The financial consequences are severe: multi-layered fines, demurrage, fumigation costs, and…
U.S. Government Shutdown: Potential Supply Chain Impact
While the current U.S. government shutdown has not yet caused major disruption to trade, importers and exporters are monitoring developments closely. Experience from past shutdowns suggests that, if it continues,…
New Tariff Truce to Break US/China Trade Deadlock
The United States and China have agreed to prolong their temporary halt on recent tariff hikes for a further 90 days, offering a brief reprieve for importers as high-level negotiations…
New Tariffs Take Effect as EU Land Trade Deal
The first week of August has brought two major developments, the formal start of new tariffs and a US–EU trade framework designed to reset transatlantic commerce. From 7 August, the…
New Rules Raise Questions on Transshipments and Tariff Classifications
U.S. importers are adjusting to two significant customs developments that could impact their cost exposure and compliance risk An expansion in the number of Harmonised Tariff Schedule (HTS) codes allowed…
Supporting You During Ongoing Tariff Disruptions
With US tariffs shifting rapidly, including new and increased duties on goods from China and other key trading partners, importers are under pressure to reassess sourcing, control costs, and stay…
Temporary US-China Tariff Relief Masks Complex Trade Reality
Shippers rushing to capitalise on a temporary pause in US-China tariffs could face an unpleasant surprise, as many underlying duties remain firmly in place despite eye-catching headline reductions. The 90-day…
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