Compliance
The 6 Most Common Tariff Mistakes Merchants Make
With shifting regulations and new tariffs in place, understanding the nuances of customs compliance is critical for merchants engaged in international shipping. Mistakes in tariff compliance can lead to unexpected costs, shipment delays, and even legal penalties. Here are five of the most common tariff mistakes merchants make when navigating new regulation—and how to avoid…
Read More6 Tariff Strategies for Resilience
The Tariff Challenge for Ecommerce Merchants & 3PLs Since February 2025, the United States has implemented a series of tariffs on imports from China, Canada, Mexico, and other global trading partners. This has sparked retaliatory measures, creating an unpredictable trade landscape where tariff rates can shift overnight. Keeping up with tariff changes has become a…
Read MoreNew CBP Guidance: Mixed Shipments with China Country of Origin Goods Face Tariffs & Trade Hurdles
On 02/03/2025 at 07:25 PM EST, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) provided guidance that confirms that shipments containing products with a China (including Hong Kong) Country of Origin will be subject to new tariffs and compliance measures. It is important to note that if a mixed shipment contains one product with a China Country…
Read MoreUS CBP proposes sweeping changes to US imports
The US CBP (Customs and Border Protection) has announced a proposal on January 14th for sweeping changes to US imports. At FlavorCloud Inc., we will be watching closely to see when they take effect and in what form to ensure we are fully compliant with our multi-carrier network and customers on all US imports real-time.…
Read MoreThe Real Deal with Mexico’s December 2024 Import Tariff Increase
On December 19, 2024, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo, issued a Decree which impacted import tariffs immediately. This Decree was issued by President Pardo – who assumed office on October 1, 2024 -and contained two significant regulatory modifications: New tariffs for specifically scoped commodities – namely finished and semi-finished apparel products. These amendments are in…
Read MoreFlavorCloud’s Customs Network: The Game Changer in Global E-Commerce
In the vast expanse of global e-commerce, navigating the intricacies of cross-border transactions can be a daunting task for 3PLs and merchants. Enter FlavorCloud’s Customs Network, a revolutionary solution that simplifies the complex web of customs and global trade compliance and ensures up-to-date processes for any country. Keeping you compliant no matter the changes within…
Read MoreGlobal Trade Compliance Update—March 27: Forced Labor Regulations
Welcome to FlavorCloud’s Global Trade Compliance update to keep you up to date on what’s going on in the world of Global Trade Compliance. This weekly update seeks to best serve FlavorCloud customers and partners as we facilitate and automate frictionless international trade and logistics. Forced Labor Restrictions and Regulations One of the major global…
Read MoreNew Shipping Requirements to the EU
HTS classifications and adequate product descriptions are particularly important for merchants shipping to the European Union. From March 1, 2023, new requirements go into effect for the EU’s advance cargo information system, the Import Control System 2 (“ICS2”) under Release 2. These new requirements impact all goods imported into the EU by air- cargo, express,…
Read MoreGlobal Trade Compliance Update—February 2, 2023
Welcome to the weekly Global Trade Compliance update to keep you apprised of the ongoing rustlings in the world of Global Trade Compliance. This weekly update seeks to serve FlavorCloud customers and partners best as we facilitate and automate frictionless international trade and logistics. GLOBAL: China, Russia, and Export Controls The expectation is that Russia…
Read MoreEU Import Guide
Are you looking to export products to the European Union? Do you want to tap into the EU market to achieve growth? The EU is an attractive market for merchants to expand their business as many countries within the region have significant buying power and expanding needs and wants for products outside the bloc. But…
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