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U.S. Entity List: What to Know
🔒Understand the U.S. Entity List, how entities are added, and what steps your business must take to stay compliant and avoid penalties.
Arne Mielken
3 min read
PAS 41201: Have Your Say on UK Customs Standards
HMRC and BSI are shaping a new UK customs standard — PAS 41201. Here’s why you must review it before 3 October 2025.
Arne Mielken
4 min read
EU & US: Deal or Duel?
Why the EU is standing its ground against Trump's tariff talk, why it offers an FTA and what it means for your trade strategy.
Arne Mielken
6 min read
Trust But Verify: Why Secondhand Classification Is a Customs Risk
Relying on your supplier’s HS code may seem easy, but it puts your compliance—and your bottom line—at risk. Learn how to take control, avoid costly mistakes, and ensure your customs classification is always accurate and audit-ready.
Madni Laghari
4 min read
EU: A New WTO? Von der Leyen's Bold Play
EU’s big WTO rethink: Could CPTPP ties be the start of a new global trade order?
Madni Laghari
4 min read
Brexit@9: 9 Customs & Trade Lessons
Nine years post-Brexit, the UK & EU are reconnecting—have you learned your lessons? Here are our Top 9!
Arne Mielken
7 min read
Know Your Real Import Cost
Are you underestimating the true cost of your imports? Landed cost calculation is the key to customs compliance and profit protection.
Arne Mielken
4 min read
Avoid Tariff Traps with Incoterms
Using DDP in your contracts? You might be paying more than you think. Discover how Incoterms® can protect your profit margins.
Arne Mielken
4 min read
Plastic vs Abrasive Sponges
Two cleaning sponges, two different customs classifications—why? Discover how plastic and abrasive materials change everything.
Arne Mielken
4 min read
Avoid Classification Disasters
A wrong HS code can cost millions. Use this 10-step checklist to bulletproof your Customs compliance.
Arne Mielken
4 min read
Ford's $365M Classification Fail
How one classification slip cost Ford $365M — and why your company could be next.
Arne Mielken
5 min read
Classify Goods Right First Time
Classification errors can cost you! Learn how to avoid delays, penalties, and high duties in EU, UK & US customs.
Arne Mielken
4 min read
Report to OFSI? Know When & How
Unsure if you must report to OFSI? Find out who must report, what to send, and when — especially under UK-Russia sanctions.
Arne Mielken
5 min read
UK CBAM: Decoding the UK Carbon Border Adjustment
The UK plans to introduce a UK Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (UK CBAM) by 2027. Here is what we know and what businesses can do.
Arne Mielken
6 min read
U.S.: Valuing Used Goods After Repair
Discover how to value repaired goods returning to the U.S. without a sale, using depreciation and fallback methods.
Arne Mielken
4 min read
Defer Duty, Not Progress
Setting up a deferment account is crucial for smooth importing, argues Arne Mielken, Customs Advisor of Customs manager Ltd.
Arne Mielken
6 min read
U.S. Alu & Steel Duties: EU Countertariffs from 15 April 25
The EU's strategic response to US tariffs includes targeted countermeasures. Discover which products are impacted and access VIP downloads
Arne Mielken
6 min read
Incoterms & Customs: Know the Rules
The right Incoterm can make or break your customs compliance strategy.
Arne Mielken
4 min read
Nvidia Chip Reexports: The Singapore Route
How are Nvidia's powerful AI chips reaching China via Singapore, despite US export restrictions? Let’s unpack the truth.
Arne Mielken
4 min read
Customs Value: Insurance Costs
Learn how to calculate insurance costs for customs valuation and understand what can and cannot be included.
Arne Mielken
4 min read
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