#import-compliance
(15 articles)US Customs Enforcement Push Creates Fresh Delays for Importers
US customs authorities are implementing enforcement initiatives that pose significant operational challenges for import-dependent businesses across North America. The push represents a structural shif
US Expands Section 301 Tariffs: Forced Labour Provisions Impact Global
The United States has expanded its Section 301 trade measures to include tariffs targeting goods suspected of being manufactured using forced labour. This represents a significant escalation in trade
Nigeria Tightens Crackdown on Illegal Goods Importers
Nigerian regulatory bodies SEREC and AMATO are intensifying efforts to combat the importation and distribution of illicit goods through stricter enforcement mechanisms targeting importers and consigne
De Minimis Tariff Exemption Remains Suspended
The suspension of the de minimis tariff exemption remains in effect, continuing to disrupt low-value import dynamics into the United States. This policy, which previously exempted shipments under a ce
25 States Challenge Trump's Forced-Labor Tariffs in Court
Twenty-five U.S. states have filed a lawsuit challenging the Trump administration's Section 301 forced-labor tariffs, alleging the measure circumvents a Supreme Court decision that previously invalida
Trump Tariff Ruling: What Supply Chain Leaders Need to Know
A recent Trump tariff ruling signals that U.S. trade tensions remain unresolved despite legal challenges, creating persistent uncertainty for supply chain managers. Rather than concluding trade disput
Plastic Bag Importer Settles $7.3M Customs Fraud Over Origin Misrepresentation
RediBagUSA, a New York-based plastic bag manufacturer, has agreed to pay $7.3 million to settle allegations of customs fraud involving the deliberate misrepresentation of product country of origin. Th
Osprey: Tariff Refunds Lag Behind Rising Supply Chain Costs
Osprey's brand owner has identified a significant operational challenge: refunds received through the Iran and Syria Nonproliferation Act (IEEPA) tariff relief program are not offsetting the broader s
CBP Expands Tariff Refund Portal for Duty Reconciliation
The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has launched the first phase of an expansion to its tariff refund portal, now enabling claims for entries that are in the reconciliation phase of their fin
Trump Tariff Policy Targets Forced Labor in Global Supply Chains
The Trump administration is implementing a renewed tariff strategy explicitly designed to penalize imports produced using forced labor, signaling a hardline approach to supply chain ethics and trade e
US Rejects EU Objections to Forced Labour Tariffs
The United States has rejected European Union objections to its proposed forced labour tariffs on imports, signaling a hardline stance on labor compliance enforcement that will reshape global sourcing
New Tariffs and Customs Enforcement Squeeze U.S. Importers
U.S. importers are navigating a complex tariff landscape marked by new Section 301 proposals, lingering Section 232 risks, and intensified customs enforcement activity. This convergence creates a mult
Tariff Refunds Expansion Faces Political Hurdles in Congress
The U.S. Congress is considering legislation that would expand the scope of tariff refunds and duty recovery mechanisms to cover additional product categories and import entries. This development repr
White House Tightens Customs Enforcement, Closes Import Loopholes
The White House has issued an executive order designed to close customs loopholes and strengthen import enforcement mechanisms at U.S. ports of entry. This regulatory initiative represents a structura
Customs Fraud Cases Surge: $570M Recovered in 5 Months
The U.S. Department of Justice is dramatically escalating customs fraud enforcement using the False Claims Act, with recoveries totaling over $570 million in just the first five months of 2026—already