guides
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August 27, 2026
How Section 232 Tariffs Are Actually Calculated Now (It Changed in April)
Since April 6, 2026, Section 232 steel, aluminum, and copper tariffs apply to a product's full customs value, not just its metal content — a fundamental change from the system that came before it. Here's how the current tiers actually work.
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August 13, 2026
What Actually Triggers a CBP Audit in 2026 — And Why Stacking Mistakes Are a Growing Target
CBP's AI-powered targeting is finding compliance gaps faster than ever. A real $100M enforcement case shows exactly how a tariff-stacking mistake becomes an audit trigger — here's what's actually driving the current surge.
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August 4, 2026
What Do Customs Brokers Actually Charge? A Real Cost Breakdown
Customs broker fees typically run $150–$400+ per entry, but the quote you get rarely shows the full picture. Here's what's actually broker markup, what's a pass-through government fee, and what questions to ask before you sign.
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August 4, 2026
Do Tariffs Stack? The Section 232 and 301 Rules Explained
Section 232 tariffs generally don't stack with the new Section 301 forced-labor action — but China's older Section 301 lists are a separate track entirely. Here's the actual hierarchy, current as of August 2026.
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July 14, 2026
Section 232 vs. Section 301 vs. Section 122: Which Tariff Applies to Your Shipment?
A plain-English comparison of the three legal authorities behind nearly every 2026 US tariff headline — what triggers each one, how long it lasts, and how to tell which applies to you.
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July 5, 2026
How to read a Federal Register tariff notice in under 2 minutes
A quick guide to skimming Federal Register filings for the parts that actually affect your imports.