Originally posted May 8, 2026. We will be updating this article as more information comes in. Additional updates will be available on our Trade and Tariff Hub.
International ecommerce growth is one of the highest-leverage moves a Shopify merchant can make, but it’s also one of the easiest to get wrong. Get it right and you unlock new revenue streams, lower your CAC, and build a global brand. Get it wrong and you burn budget on traffic ...
If your business imported into the United States between March 2025 and February 24, 2026, you almost certainly paid IEEPA tariffs. With CBP’s Customs Automated Post-Entry (CAPE) declaration process now live, refunds are technically available but the eligibility rules are ...
Cross-border shipping disruption is intensifying — recent Middle East escalation is rippling through global trade, showing up directly in ecommerce shipping costs, transit times, and landed cost accuracy.
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.
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 ...
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 ...
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 →
