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Importing Auto Parts into the United States: A 2026 Guide to Section 232, HTS Classification, and Compliance

By Andrew Findlay | September 7, 2026

Customs Compliance & Enforcement

What Happens if U.S. Customs Holds, Detains, or Seizes Your Shipment: A 2026 Importer’s Guide

By Andrew Findlay | August 31, 2026

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Importing Food and Beverages into the United States: A 2026 FDA, FSMA, and Customs Guide

By Andrew Findlay | August 24, 2026

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Importing Hemp

By Andrew Findlay | Aug 17, 2026

Importing Hemp into the United States: A 2026 Guide to USDA, FDA, DEA, and CBP Compliance

Importing hemp into the United States requires more than determining whether a product contains less than the federal THC threshold. Hemp imports can fall under…

Import/Export Guides Importing Cosmetics

By Andrew Findlay | Aug 10, 2026

Importing Cosmetics and Personal Care Products into the U.S.: A 2026 MoCRA and Customs Guide

Importing cosmetics into the United States has become considerably more complex than simply classifying products under the correct tariff code and paying the applicable import…

ACE

By Andrew Findlay | Aug 3, 2026

A Complete Guide to ACE for U.S. Importers

Every commercial import into the United States is documented, declared, reviewed, released, and tracked through the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE). Developed by U.S. Customs and…

Tariffs

By Andrew Findlay | Jul 27, 2026

US Import Tariffs Explained: Section 301, Section 232, and What Replaced IEEPA

As of the verification date above, U.S. import tariffs are governed by three primary legal authorities. Section 301 applies tariffs based on countries and unfair…

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By Andrew Findlay | Jul 20, 2026

ISF 10+2: Complete Guide for Ocean Importers

Importer Security Filing (ISF 10+2) is a mandatory U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) security requirement for ocean cargo entering the United States. Before goods…

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By Andrew Findlay | Jul 13, 2026

How to Find Your HTS Code: The Complete Importer’s Guide (2026)

Whether you’re importing a single shipment or managing thousands of international orders every month, one of the most important decisions you’ll make is selecting the…

Import/Export Guides Imports

By Clearit | Jul 6, 2026

Postal vs Commercial Shipments After the De Minimis Suspension

The suspension of Section 321 de minimis treatment fundamentally changed how goods enter the United States. While many importers understand that the $800 duty-free threshold…

Custom Clearance Import/Export Guides

By Clearit | Jun 29, 2026

US Customs Entry Types Explained: Type 01, 11, 86 Guide

If you’re importing goods into the United States, one of the first decisions you’ll encounter is which customs entry type applies to your shipment. While…

E-Commerce Imports

By Clearit | Jun 22, 2026

Section 321 Suspension: Cost Impact for Shopify & DTC Brands

For years, many Shopify brands, dropshippers, and direct-to-consumer (DTC) businesses built their fulfillment strategy around one simple rule: if a shipment was worth less than…

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