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IEEPA tariff refunds after the Supreme Court ruling: which entries qualify, how the CAPE claim works, the deadlines that cannot be moved, and what to do now.
Country of origin explained for US importers: substantial transformation, why origin drives duty and Section 301, marking rules, and USMCA rules of origin.
Customs bond explained: what it is, continuous vs single-entry, how the bond amount is calculated, what each costs, and which one a US importer needs.
US import customs clearance explained: the step-by-step process, who is involved, the documents and fees, how long it takes, and what happens on a hold or exam.
Customs hold and exam explained: why CBP holds a shipment, the types of exams, how long they take, what they cost, and how to get your cargo released faster.
Duty drawback explained: how US importers recover up to 99% of duties, Section 301, and fees on re-exported goods, plus the four types and the 5-year window.
HTS and HS codes explained for US importers: HS vs HTS vs Schedule B, how the code is structured, how to find yours, and why classification sets your duty rate.
ISF filing explained: the Importer Security Filing 10+2 data elements, the 24-hour deadline, the $5,000 penalty, who files it, and how to avoid it.
Schedule B number explained: what it is, how it differs from an HTS code and an ECCN, when you need one, and how to find your product's Schedule B number.
Section 301 tariffs explained: what they are, the China Lists 1 to 4 and rates, how they differ from IEEPA and Section 232, and how to reduce exposure.
De minimis and Section 321 explained: the $800 duty-free threshold, how it worked, what changed in 2025 and 2026, and what importers do now.
How US importers use bonded warehouses and foreign-trade zones to defer or cut import duty, which duty rate applies at withdrawal, and when each tool fits.
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