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Raw-Material Sourcing & Country GuidesOct 29, 2026
Section 301 Exclusions Expire Nov 9, 2026: Importer Guide
178 Section 301 exclusions on Chinese goods (HTS 9903.88.69 and 9903.88.70) end at 11:59 p.m. on Nov 9, 2026. What changes and how to prepare.
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Customs & Export ControlsOct 15, 2026
ACE Reports for Importers: A Monthly Check on Entries, Duties, and Open Issues
Use ACE reports for importers to compare entries, broker invoices, and shipment records, investigate differences, and improve your monthly customs-cost review.
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Customs & Export ControlsOct 13, 2026
Denied Parties List: What It Is and How to Check a Potential Match
Understand the denied parties list, check a name match, identify the controlling restriction, and document the review before a trade transaction proceeds.
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Customs & Export ControlsOct 12, 2026
ITAR Training Basics: What Your Export Team Needs to Know
Build practical ITAR training around employee roles, technical data, export authorization, and escalation procedures, using current official guidance for teams.
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Duties & DrawbackOct 8, 2026
Section 321 De Minimis in 2026: What US Importers Need to Know
Understand Section 321 de minimis changes in 2026, compare postal and non-postal entry routes, and see what low-value imports mean for your customs budget.
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Tariff Strategy & PlanningOct 5, 2026
Foreign Trade Zone: Duty Timing and Costs for US Importers
Understand how a foreign trade zone affects US import duties, compare bonded storage, and assess whether duty deferral outweighs added operating costs for you.
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Financing global trade
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Simplifying trade finance for small businesses
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Shipping crisis: A threat to trade recovery
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