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The Customs Watch USA
Weekly U.S. customs updates in 10 minutes. Stay compliant, competitive, and informed with clear insights and expert analysis.
Arne Mielken
2 min read
The Customs Watch USA: Edition 29
🔒USMCA Amended | Illegal Transhipment | IEEPA Illegal | ADD CVD Updates | GIR 3 Breakdown
Arne Mielken
2 min read
The Customs Watch USA: Edition 28
🔒Modifying Reciprocal Tariffs | Implementing US-Japan Deal | Illegal Transshipping Alert | Record-High Dumping Margins | Classification rulings are overturned | CBP sharpens its enforcement tools
Arne Mielken
3 min read
The 2025 U.S.-Japan Trade Agreement (Trade Deal)
🔒 15% baseline tariffs on Japanese imports apply retroactively from Aug 7, 2025; wait for CBP guidance before PSCs or protests.
Arne Mielken
2 min read
Executive Order 14257: U.S. Reciprocal Tariffs
Full ananylsis of the 5 core elements trade professionals need to know about U.S. reciprocal tariffs under EO14257, as amended (incl. downloads + links)
Arne Mielken
7 min read
US-Japan Trade Pact: 10 Q&A
Unpack the $550 billion U.S.–Japan trade agreement and what it means for Customs, compliance, and market access in 2025.
Madni Laghari
4 min read
U.S. IPEEA Tariffs: How To Protect Your Refunds
🔒IEEPA Tariffs at Risk: What Importers Must Do Now to Protect Refund Rights
Arne Mielken
5 min read
EU-US Trade Deal: Section 1
🔒 The EU proposes duty reduction in line with Section 1 of the EU-US deal.
Arne Mielken
4 min read
The Customs Watch USA: Edition 27
EU-US Deal – What’s in it? | US–Japan Trade Deal – What’s in it? | Steel & Aluminum Origin requirements in Customs Dec. + FDA Import Alerts, CBP Fee Hike, EAPA Enforcement & more.
Arne Mielken
3 min read
US Adds 100s Steel & Aluminum 232 Duties
The US expands the list of steel and aluminum products subject to Section 232 duty
Arne Mielken
10 min read
De Minimis Shock Hits U.S. Imports
🔓 De Minimis is dead! U.S. low-value shipments now face full duties & taxes. Postal chaos ensues—only Royal Mail seems ready.
Arne Mielken
2 min read
US De Minimis Suspension
🔓The US has halted the application of the Duty-Free De Minimis treatment for all countries as of August 29th, 2025
Arne Mielken
5 min read
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
U.S: Cut Tariffs Legally with First Sale
Pay less in U.S. import duties by using this fully legal customs valuation method most importers ignore.
Arne Mielken
5 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
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. 40% Tariffs on Brazil: Details & Actions To Take
US imposes 40% tariffs on Brazilian imports over political interference. Customs pros must act fast to manage compliance and costs.
Arne Mielken
4 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
White House vs EU Trade Deal Facts
Trade deal confusion hits customs hard — conflicting US and EU claims demand sharper compliance strategies.
Madni Laghari
4 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
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