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India Hit With 25% U.S. Import Tariff
New tariffs target India for buying Russian oil. Learn what it means for trade compliance
Arne Mielken
3 min read


RIP De Minimis: Low Shipment Relief DEAD in 2025
The U.S. kills off duty-free de minimis. Customs professionals must now reassess low-value import compliance—fast.
Arne Mielken
4 min read


UK: Temporary Admission (TA)
Temporary Admission or TA can help you showcase your products around the world, often without costing customs duty or import VAT.
Arne Mielken
7 min read


New U.S. Tariffs for the World
US targets new duties under EO 14257 update. Here's what Customs pros must know now.
Arne Mielken
6 min read


U.S. Tariffs on Canadian Goods Raised
The U.S. just raised tariffs on Canadian imports to 35% over a fentanyl dispute. Here's what Customs professionals need to know.
Arne Mielken
3 min read


US-EU Trade Deal: 12 Key Q&A
A new 15% tariff deal reshapes US-EU trade. We answer the most pressing 12 questions Customs & Global Trade Professionals have right now.
Arne Mielken
6 min read


U.S.: CBP Form 7501 Update
Steel and aluminum importers, listen up: CBP just changed the rules. Your supply chain data just became mandatory.

Madni Laghari
4 min read


EU: 18th Sanctions Package Against Russia
Europe plans to turn up the heat: Sanctions Package 18 goes after Nord Stream, banks, oil and Russian trade backers.
Arne Mielken
8 min read


End-Use Alone Won't Save You
End-use statements are not a silver bullet for export compliance. Here’s what else you must do to stay on the right side of the law.
Arne Mielken
3 min read


EU Strikes Back: New U.S. Countertariffs
The EU will impose significant new tariffs and trade bans against products originating in the U.S. if trade talks fail.

Madni Laghari
8 min read


Anti-Circumvention in EU's 18th Sanctions Package
The EU’s 18th sanctions package against Russia introduces stricter oil price caps, blacklists more entities and vessels, and sets new standards for compliance, signalling a tougher era for trade professionals.

Madni Laghari
4 min read


The New Interactive CCL: Export Control Made Simple
The BIS Interactive Commerce Control List just got a major upgrade. With a user-friendly online interface and faster keyword search, export compliance is now easier than ever for trade professionals.

Madni Laghari
5 min read


Export Control Abbreviations Decoded
Feeling lost in export control jargon? This guide explains the 15 most important abbreviations every compliance officer, trade professional, and exporter should know.

Madni Laghari
4 min read


EU Trade with USA at Risk
30% Trump tariffs? EU trade chiefs warn it may render transatlantic trade nearly impossible. Here’s what you need to know.
Arne Mielken
4 min read


OFAC Sanctions: Who’s Really at Risk?
Even non-U.S. companies can trigger U.S. sanctions – here’s how.
Arne Mielken
4 min read


EU–US: A Tariff Truce or a Trade Trap?
Trump’s 50% tariff threat looms. Will a last-minute ‘framework deal’ with the EU stop the fire, or fuel a new trade war?
Arne Mielken
4 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


Sanctions: Canada Hits Russia Hard
Canada targets 300+ new designations and trade bans in one of its toughest sanctions packages since 2022. Are you prepared?
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
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