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Key Signs of Tariff Evasion
Tariff evasion threatens your compliance and business integrity. Spot the signs early to protect your operations and stay audit-ready.
Arne Mielken
3 min read


USA: EU Tariff of 50% proposed & delayed
EU gets a tariff reprieve—until July 9. Is your import strategy ready?
Arne Mielken
4 min read


USA: How to Prioritise U.S. Tariffs ("Tariff Stacking")
Master overlapping tariffs with this new CBP rule—don't pay more than you should!
Arne Mielken
4 min read


EU: Customs Classification Codes Collection Unveiled
Simplify classification! The EU presents a list with all valid customs classification decisions - find out what it means for your import compliance.
Arne Mielken
4 min read


U.S: Unlock Duty Savings: Ch. 98 Secrets
Want to slash import duties in the USA legally? Discover how Chapter 98 can be your customs compliance game-changer!
Arne Mielken
4 min read


U.S. TIB: Temporary Imports Explained
Avoid paying import duties! Discover how a TIB lets you temporarily import goods into the U.S. under bond — and how to do it right.
Arne Mielken
4 min read


EU–UK Reset Deal: What It Means
A sweeping EU–UK pact revives trade and trust—will it ease Customs burdens and empower compliance?
Arne Mielken
4 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


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Arne Mielken
3 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


Best Practice: Customs Tariff Clauses in Contracts
Customs Tariffs can shake up your global trade. We propose best practices on how to amend your cross-border contracts, including sample language.
Arne Mielken
6 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. Tariffs Hit Penguins? 5 Bizarre Places Affected
President Trump’s 90-day tariff pause has left businesses and consumers wondering what comes next. Here’s what you need to know.
Arne Mielken
4 min read


U.S.: Valuing Gift, Samples & Demo Equipment
Don’t guess the value of gifts, samples or demo goods! Learn how to stay compliant with customs rules for these tricky shipments and study our case study.
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


UK: What’s Changing for UK-NI Parcels?
A major shift in customs procedures for parcels moving between Great Britain and Northern Ireland is coming soon. Here's what you need to know! + Watch a one hour webinar by HMRC
Arne Mielken
5 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
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