📚 Trade Compliance Blog

Trade Compliance
Guides & Insights

Practical guides on the most urgent trade compliance topics of 2026 — Section 122, USMCA review, UFLPA enforcement, HTS classification, and CBP requirements. Written by a 25-year trade compliance professional.

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Tariffs & Duties
What is Section 122 and How Does It Affect Your Imports in 2026?
The new 10% global tariff surcharge affects nearly every U.S. importer. Here is what it is, what is exempt, and how to calculate your exposure.
📅 May 2026 Read → 6 min
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🔴 Time-Sensitive — 51 Days Left
Section 122 Expires July 24, 2026 — What Every Importer Must Do Now
The 15% global surcharge expires automatically. The President cannot extend it. Here is what happens next, how to preserve refund rights, and how to model your costs for August 2026.
📅 June 2026 Read → 9 min
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🚨 Breaking — Broker Liability
Montgomery v. Caribe Transport: What Every Freight Broker Must Do Now
The Supreme Court's 9-0 ruling eliminated the FAAAA preemption shield. Here is exactly what brokers must do to protect against negligent hiring liability.
📅 June 2026 Read → 8 min
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⚡ Urgent — July 1 Deadline
USMCA 2026 Review: What the July 1 Deadline Means for Your Supply Chain
The USMCA joint review deadline is July 1, 2026. A contested renegotiation is underway. Here is what importers need to know before that date.
📅 June 2026 Read → 7 min
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🚨 Enforcement Alert
UFLPA 2026: CBP Detentions Up 51% — New Industries Now at Risk
Auto parts, aluminum, PVC, and electronics are the new UFLPA targets. CBP stopped 7,325 shipments in FY2025. Here is what every importer needs to know.
📅 June 2026 Read → 6 min
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Denied Party Screening
OFAC, BIS, UFLPA — The 11 Lists Every U.S. Importer Must Screen Against
Most companies know about OFAC. Few screen all 11 required government lists. Here is what each list covers and why all of them matter.
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