Tariff Updates
CBAM in 2026: What EU Importers Must Do and Pay
CBAM's definitive period began 1 Jan 2026. Who needs authorised declarant status (50-tonne threshold), which goods are covered, when…
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Import Cost Guides & Tariff Updates
Tariff updates, landed cost formulas, and customs guides for US and EU importers — with worked examples and links to the official sources.
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Tariff Updates
EU €3 Customs Duty on Low-Value Parcels: 2026 Guide
Since 1 July 2026 the EU charges a flat €3 customs duty per item category on parcels worth €150 or less, ending the duty exemption. How it…
· 6 min read
How-To Guides
How to Calculate EU Import Duty and VAT (CIF Formula)
EU import duty = CIF customs value × TARIC rate. Import VAT = (customs value + duty + transport to first destination) × national VAT rate.…
· 8 min read
Tariff Updates
IEEPA Tariff Refunds 2026: Who Qualifies and How to Claim
The Supreme Court voided IEEPA tariffs on Feb 20, 2026. Refunds with interest go to the importer of record via CBP's CAPE process. Phases,…
· 7 min read
Tariff Updates
MPF and HMF Customs Fees 2026–2027: Rates, Caps, Examples
The MPF is 0.3464% of entered value: $33.58–$651.50 in FY2026 and $34.58–$670.86 from Oct 1, 2026. HMF is 0.125% of ocean cargo value,…
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How-To Guides
LDP (Landed Duty Paid) Explained: LDP vs DDP, Ex-Factory Cost, and the EXW-to-Landed Formula
LDP (Landed Duty Paid) means the supplier's price already includes freight, duty, and delivery. Here's how LDP differs from DDP and EXW,…
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How-To Guides
FOB vs Landed Cost: The Difference, the Formula, and a $10 → $13.88 Worked Example
FOB is what you pay at the origin port — landed cost is what the goods really cost at your door. See how a $10 FOB unit becomes $13.88…
Updated · 7 min read
Trade Analysis
Who Pays Import Tariffs? Who Actually Foots the Bill (and How to Reduce It)
Who pays import tariffs — the exporter, the importer, or the consumer? The importer of record pays customs at the border, but the real cost…
Updated · 6 min read
How-To Guides
How Much Does Demurrage Cost in 2026? Rate Guide by Day, Port & Carrier
What does demurrage actually cost in 2026? See per-day rate ranges, a worked calculation, and how demurrage costs compare to detention and…
· 6 min read
How-To Guides
Incoterms and Landed Cost: How EXW, FOB, and DDP Change Your Real Number
The same supplier quote can mean wildly different landed costs depending on the Incoterm. Here's what EXW, FCA, FOB, CIF, and DDP actually…
Updated · 8 min read
Trade Analysis
Section 232 Tariffs in 2026: Steel, Aluminum & Copper Rates
Since April 6, 2026, Section 232 duties apply to the full customs value: 50% on steel, aluminum and most copper, 25% on most derivatives,…
Updated · 7 min read
Trade Analysis
USMCA Duty Savings: How to Check If Your Product Qualifies for Duty-Free Treatment
USMCA-qualifying goods from Mexico and Canada enter duty-free and skip the 2026 forced-labor Section 301 duty and the MPF. Here's how to…
Updated · 7 min read