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Diaz Trade Law
- Understanding HTSUS Classification: Why Getting It Wrong Is Expensiveby Jennifer Diaz on July 10, 2026 at 3:00 pm
Summary: HTSUS classification determines the duty rate, applicability of tariffs such as Section 301 and Section 232, trade program eligibility, and helps determine whether any AD/CVD duties apply to every imported product. Misclassification often goes undetected for months or years, and since […]
- Mandatory CPSC eFiling is Hereby Jennifer Diaz on July 8, 2026 at 2:11 pm
Key Takeaways Starting July 8, 2026, importers of most regulated consumer products must electronically file (eFile) Certificate of Compliance data into CBP’s ACE system at the time of entry, no longer on request. At launch, CPSC does not intend to have ACE reject entries or deny admission […]
- FDA Proposes New Rule Requiring Foreign Tobacco Manufacturers to Register with the Agency by Jennifer Diaz on July 7, 2026 at 2:27 pm
Short summary: The FDA has proposed a new rule that would require foreign tobacco product manufacturers to register their establishments and submit product listings to the agency, aligning them with requirements already applicable to domestic manufacturers. While the rule is not yet final, it […]
Odyssey News
- Why integrated intelligence should be the new standard for shippersby waw-ts on June 18, 2026 at 7:12 pm
The freight downturn is ending, and the advantages won’t be evenly distributed. Recoveries reward the quick — and in today’s landscape, velocity is a technology capability. For shippers, choosing a logistics partner now means choosing a technology future. The question is no longer whether a […]
- Why chemical manufacturers are outsourcing sample fulfillmentby waw-ts on February 18, 2026 at 8:31 pm
Supply chain challenges are nothing new, and chemical buyers have learned to read the signals. They're watching everything — lead times, accuracy of the shipment, quality of the product and how quickly you respond to requests. Sample delivery speed has become one of those signals. Get a sample to […]
- Thriving in difficult conditions: Key shipper considerations in 2026by waw-ts on January 26, 2026 at 9:57 pm
Shippers can't negotiate their way to resilience. They have to build it. In 2026, shippers face evolutionary pressure. The initial reaction is to negotiate harder with suppliers and carriers, optimize rates, tighten terms—but this approach delivers diminishing returns. Push too hard and service […]