CPSC · EFILING
CPSC eFiling Is Now Mandatory: What Importers Should Prepare
A practical look at the July 8, 2026 eFiling requirement and why product-level certificate data should be organized before entry transmission.
Read Insight →Trade Compliance Insights
Practical Guidance for U.S. Importers
Short, practical explanations of customs, tariff and Partner Government Agency issues that affect real import transactions.
Launch Articles
Understand the Issue Before It Reaches the Entry.
CLASSIFICATION
Why HTS Classification Is More Than Finding a Duty Rate
Classification can affect ordinary duty, additional tariffs, PGA requirements and the documentation needed to support an entry.
Read Insight →POST-ENTRY
PSC or Protest? Timing Matters After an Entry Is Filed
The corrective path depends on entry status and liquidation. Waiting too long can change which options remain available.
Read Insight →FOREIGN IMPORTERS
Foreign Companies Importing Into the U.S.: Prepare Before You Ship
Importer setup, POA validation, bonds, product information and regulatory data are easier to address before cargo is already moving.
Read Insight →BINDING RULINGS
When Should an Importer Consider a CBP Binding Ruling?
For recurring products or material classification questions, a pre-entry ruling can provide greater certainty for future imports.
Read Insight →Have a Customs Question Specific to Your Product or Entry?
General information is useful. Transaction-specific analysis may require a separately scoped advisory review.