ATA carnet: temporary imports for samples and trade shows
Cross-border Commerce deep dive: ATA carnet: temporary imports for samples and trade shows.
International Trade
International trade, cross-border commerce, tariffs, customs, and global market dynamics.
Why a second wave of US-bound postal restrictions is likely this quarter: 3 regulatory tells
The July 24 postal de minimis rule closes the last low-value import loophole into the US. The pattern points to a second wave of foreign postal operators restricting or surcharging US-bound parcels before the October 22 compliance deadline, concentrated on the long tail of small cross-border sellers.
EU CBAM carbon border tax: what sellers should track
Most online sellers are not directly in scope for the EU’s carbon border tax, but the indirect exposure is real. What CBAM covers, who files, and what to watch.
EU de minimis and the 2026 low-value import changes
Cross-border Commerce deep dive: EU de minimis and the 2026 low-value import changes.
Importer of record and customs bonds, explained
Tariffs & Customs deep dive: Importer of record and customs bonds, explained.
How a Handful of Carriers Shape the Cost of Shipping From China to Europe
The price of moving a single 40ft container from China to Northern Europe has swung from roughly 1,500 US dollars before the pandemic to more …
US Closes the Last Parcel Loophole on July 24: What Online Shoppers Pay Now
Starting July 24, the last big gap that let cheap overseas parcels slip into the United States without standard duties officially closes, and retailers are …
Shein’s IPO Price Tag Is Sinking as the EU Crackdown Finally Bites
Shein walked into its final pre-IPO hearing in Hong Kong today carrying a much smaller number than it once expected. The fast-fashion giant is chasing …
Country-of-origin rules and why they set your duty rate
Tariffs & Customs deep dive: Country-of-origin rules and why they set your duty rate.
UFLPA and forced-labor import rules: a compliance primer
Tariffs & Customs deep dive: UFLPA and forced-labor import rules: a compliance primer.