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Welcome to the Cross Border Chronicle, FlavorCloud’s monthly newsletter to keep you up to date on the latest news in cross border commerce.

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 ...

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 ...

Tariff Update Tariffs began in earnest in March:

The frustration of packages stuck in customs or surprise fees at delivery can sour even the most enthusiastic shopping experience. With recent changes in tariffs and customs clearance processes, these frustrations are only getting worse. Delivered Duty Unpaid (DDU) was once a ...

Tariff Deep Dive Review the latest in tariffs sourced only from official

Global Ecommerce: What It Takes to Win in a Noisy and Volatile (More Tariffs!) Global Market Tuesday, February 11th at Manifest 2025, a panel of cross-border industry experts presented on what it takes to win in a volatile market. The panel included: Maia Benson, CBO of ...

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 ...