What Are HTS Codes? The Classification System Behind Every Import
HTS codes classify every imported product and determine the tariff rate. Here's how to find yours and what they mean for IEEPA refunds.
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Legal precedent, regulatory updates, and strategic analysis for U.S. importers.
Duties, Tariffs, and Import Taxes: What's the Difference?
Duties, tariffs, and import taxes are often used interchangeably — but they're not the same. Here's what each means.
Read Analysis5 Industries Hit Hardest by IEEPA Tariffs — And Their Refund Potential
These five industries paid the most IEEPA tariffs — and stand to recover the most. Here's the exposure by sector.
Read AnalysisLearning Resources v. Trump: The Case That Ended IEEPA Tariffs
The 6-3 Supreme Court ruling that struck down IEEPA tariffs. Full case analysis, legal reasoning, and what it means for importers.
Read AnalysisPost-Summary Correction (PSC) for IEEPA Tariffs: The Fastest Path to a Refund
PSC is the fastest way to recover IEEPA duties on unliquidated entries. Here's how it works and how to file.
Read AnalysisWhat Is a CBP Protest? When and Why Importers File One
A CBP protest is a formal challenge to how duties were assessed on your imports. Here's when you need one for IEEPA recovery.
Read AnalysisHow Import Duties Are Calculated: Valuation, Classification, and Rates
Import duties depend on three things: what the product is, where it's from, and what it's worth. Here's how the math works.
Read AnalysisIEEPA vs. Section 301 vs. Section 232: Which Tariffs Are Refundable?
Not all tariffs are IEEPA tariffs. Here's how to tell which duties are refundable and which are not.
Read AnalysisHow IEEPA Tariff Refunds Compare to Other Federal Claims Recovery Events
IEEPA is the largest federal claims recovery event since the financial crisis. Here's how it compares to other programs.
Read AnalysisThe Importer of Record's Role in IEEPA Tariff Recovery
Only the importer of record can claim an IEEPA refund. Here's what that means and what to do if it's complicated.
Read AnalysisWhat Is the Court of International Trade (CIT)?
The CIT is the federal court that handles customs disputes. Here's what it is, when you need it, and how it handles IEEPA cases.
Read AnalysisThe History of U.S. Tariff Policy: From Smoot-Hawley to IEEPA
U.S. tariff policy has swung between free trade and protectionism for 200 years. Here's the history that led to the IEEPA moment.
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