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U.S. Tax Reform Hits Trade: OBBBA Explained
New U.S. tax law reshapes customs, compliance, and trade – what you must know now

Madni Laghari
5 min read


Know Your Origin – Avoid Customs Chaos
Find out the rules to establish the country of origin of imported and exported goods and to help identify goods that qualify for lower duty.
Arne Mielken
4 min read


Illegal Transshipment? Big Mistake
Don't get clever with Customs. Routing goods through other countries doesn’t change their origin – and the consequences can be brutal.
Arne Mielken
4 min read


AML Red Flags You Shouldn't Ignore
AML lapses can sink your business fast. Learn the red flags, enforcement trends, and how to bulletproof your compliance program now.
Arne Mielken
4 min read


UK's New Trade Strategy: A Game-Changer
The UK's first post-Brexit Trade Strategy marks a major shift in customs and trade compliance—offering £5bn in opportunities, stronger defences, and targeted SME support.

Madni Laghari
5 min read


Russian Warship Covers Shadow Fleet
Russia just used a disguised warship to escort sanctioned oil tankers through the English Channel. What does this mean for sanctions enforcement?
Arne Mielken
4 min read


Sanctions Evasion On The Rise
UK and EU components are still ending up on Russian battlefields. Here's how sanctions evasion is happening—and what you must do now.
Arne Mielken
4 min read


Terrorist Financing: Red Flags Rising
With global tensions surging, terrorist financing risks are on the rise. This blog uncovers key red flags, recent threats, and expert tips to protect your organisation.

Madni Laghari
4 min read


🔥 Tariff Snap‑Back: July Deadline Looms
Deadline July 9 looms: 436% AD/CVD tariffs could snap back unless deals land. Bessent hints extension—but compliance teams must act NOW.
Arne Mielken
3 min read


Download: Guide Against Russia Evasion
EU businesses must do more to stop Russian sanctions evasion. New guidance shows how. Are you doing enough?
Arne Mielken
3 min read


Trump Doubles Tariffs on Metals
New U.S. Proclamation shakes importers: Steel & aluminum tariffs spike to 50%. We explain and offer the lists of affected HTSUS, legal texts and CSMS for download.
Arne Mielken
4 min read


OFSI: Enforce, Empower, Evolve
Discover how OFSI's bold new model reshapes UK sanctions compliance—promote, enable, respond, change.
Arne Mielken
3 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


Deemed Exports: A US EAR Guide
Deemed exports are tricky. If you work with foreign nationals, US tech, or controlled items—read this!
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 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 Financial Sanctions: About Asset Freezes & Other Restrictions
Understand what financial sanctions restrict and how to comply. Learn about asset freezes and other financial restrictions.
Arne Mielken
8 min read


U.S. - China Trade War explained: 34%- 84%- 125%
Washington delivers a tariff gut punch: U.S. hikes reciprocal duties on Chinese goods from 34% to 84% to 125% —as China retaliates - here’s
Arne Mielken
13 min read
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