Hannah Storrs
Hannah Storrs is a Sr. Content Strategist with a passion for making complex topics in e-commerce and logistics accessible and approachable. She develops insightful resources, helping businesses and individuals navigate the ever-evolving world of global trade. With a knack for clear and concise communication, Hannah empowers readers to make informed decisions with confidence. When she’s not writing about logistics, you can find her reading, gardening, or woodworking.
Posts by Hannah
Supreme Court IEEPA tariffs decision: What merchants and consumers should know as a ruling looms
Updated on February 23, 2026, originally posted January 14th. We will be updating this article as more information come in. Additionally, updates will be available on our Trade and Tariff Hub. On February 20, 2026, the U.S. Supreme Court issued its long-awaited decision on tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA). In…
Tariff engineering: How small design choices can mean big savings at the border
What is tariff engineering? Tariff engineering is the practice of designing or altering a product so that it qualifies for a more favorable customs classification and therefore a lower duty rate. Importantly, the product must be imported in the altered form. It’s not about disguising goods or making temporary changes, which would be considered fraud. Instead, it’s about strategically designing products with…
2026 General Rate Increase (GRI) guide and why carrier optimization matters
General rate increases (GRIs) are one of the most predictable yet least transparent parts of international shipping. Every year, carriers announce across-the-board price increases that apply regardless of shipper size, destination, or performance history. For merchants, GRIs often feel unavoidable, difficult to forecast, and disconnected from the realities of how their packages actually move through the network. For…
Why product classification matters more than ever
Product classification is one of the least accurate and most critical parts of international commerce. Every physical product that crosses a border must be assigned a Harmonized System (HS) code, a standardized identifier used by customs authorities worldwide to determine duties, taxes, regulatory requirements, and admissibility. When classification is wrong, the consequences rarely show up immediately. Instead, they surface later as unexpected duties,…
Cross Border Chronicles | January 29th, 2026
Happy New Year! Q4 closed stronger than anticipated, with BFCM delivering solid cross border growth despite ongoing tariff and regulatory uncertainty. A strong signal that international demand remains robust when friction is managed well. Learn more → TARIFF DEEP DIVE Review the latest in tariffs sourced only from official government sources on our Trade and Tariff Hub. The following is a…
New US and EU tariffs tied to Iran and Greenland: what’s real and what’s not (yet)
Updated on January 29th. Originally posted January 21st, 2026 Over the past several days, headlines, social posts, and public statements have circulated claims about sweeping new US and EU tariffs; specifically; tariffs tied to Iran and Greenland. These reports have included references to new US tariffs on countries trading with Iran, new US “Greenland” tariffs…
Global ecommerce shopping calendar (2026)
How merchants and 3PLs can align promotions, pricing, and fulfillment with global buying moments to protect margins and drive international growth As global trade rules tighten and cross border shipping becomes more complex, one thing is clear heading into 2026: growth can no longer rely on domestic demand alone. De minimis thresholds are disappearing. Duties…
2025 year in review
2025 marked a turning point for global ecommerce. Tariffs accelerated, de minimis ended, compliance became unavoidable, and AI shifted from experimentation to execution. Despite the volatility, brands shipping with FlavorCloud grew faster year over year: Sales volume increased 16% YoY, reflecting sustained international demand Revenue grew 37% YoY, outpacing order growth Average order value (AOV) increased 4% YoY, signaling stronger unit…
The United Kingdom signals the end of its £135 UK de minimis following global trend of EU, US removals
Summary The United Kingdom has announced plans to remove its £135 de minimis customs duty exemption, following similar moves by the United States and the European Union. While the UK de minimis threshold will remain in place through at least December 31, 2026, full removal is expected by March 2029 at the latest, fundamentally changing…
The end of the EU de minimis era: how ecommerce merchants and 3PLs can prepare
Originally posted November 19th, Updated on December 12th. Summary: The European Union is eliminating its €150 customs duty exemption on low-value imports. This shift will affect landed costs, compliance, and shipping strategies for high-volume ecommerce brands and 3PL operators. Here is what to know, based on the latest guidance from the European Council, European Parliament,…