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Jes Crownover discusses why trade compliance's future belongs to those who combine expertise with technology.

For eligible importers, IEEPA refunds create a meaningful opportunity to recover money. But CBP is not issuing those refunds based on a high-level evaluation. It is reviewing the entry data behind every claim.

Staying current on tariff changes helps you file today. Rule-version provenance is what lets you prove what you filed 14 months ago, and it's the difference between a CF-28 taking an afternoon or two weeks.

Customs compliance in formal U.S. entries means ensuring the licensed customs broker makes accurate, documented decisions on classification, valuation, and duty. That requires an audit trail that shows the basis for each decision and supports responsible supervision and control.

With CF-29 enforcement up 148% in Q2, "responsible supervision and control" is no longer theoretical, customs brokers need documented proof of who reviewed each entry, why they classified it that way, and which tariff rules applied at the time, or face penalties and license suspension

How a decision matrix keeps every automated determination traceable to your license holder.

Record enforcement, flat pricing, and no offshoring option: the license is worth more than ever, and harder than ever to carry.

Audit-proofing is the ability to answer every question CBP can ask before they ask it. Here is what that requires.

Most leadership teams don't understand trade compliance, or what the business gets when it is done right. Ashley Arnold and Hugo Pakula spent an hour discussing that gap in the “How to Talk Trade Compliance Like a Leader in the Boardroom” webinar hosted on July 29th, 2026. Here are the 4 themes that came out of the conversation.

Section 232 is arguably the single most complicated part of trade compliance today. To get it right you have to understand the materials in a product, the percentage of weight those materials make up, the value in certain cases, the intended use, and more.

What happens when customs data is poor quality and fraud is rampant for years on end?

New data from CBP puts hard numbers on what customs brokers and importers have been feeling on the ground: Form 29 Notices of Action increased 148% from Q1 2025 to Q2 2026, rising from 4,322 to 10,718

Trade compliance is changing fast: AI adoption, tariff volatility, and the end of de minimis all hit within the same stretch of time, and CBP used that window to close the technology gap. On this webinar, Cindy and Hugo gave a clear, actionable plan for trade professionals to keep pace with change while maintaining responsible supervision and control.

AI vendors have been operating in a regulatory grey zone for years. That zone just closed. In January, CBP issued HQ H350722—the first definitive ruling on what AI can and cannot do in customs filings. If your vendor claims their AI can handle classification, valuation, or duty calculation end-to-end, the ruling says that's federal violations. Here's how to read it, what it means for your stack, and which use cases actually survive scrutiny.

Every AI vendor in trade compliance claims to have the answer. This framework cuts through the noise: four demo questions that separate real solutions from chatbots in compliance wrappers, six red flags that should end the conversation immediately, and six attributes that define a tool worth piloting. Start with post-entry audit—it's where capability becomes measurable.

Addressing HQ H350722 and how it affects compliance in customs brokerage.

CPG expert Steve Candland shares key lessons for scaling consumer packaged goods brands, from farmers' markets to major retailers.

An IOSS number is a unique identifier for businesses registered under the scheme. It enables sellers to collect, declare, and remit VAT on eligible low-value goods sold to EU customers, simplifying imports and preventing unexpected VAT charges at delivery.

Frustrated by import taxes on returned goods? You’re not alone.

Declared value refers to the monetary worth of goods being reported to U.S. Customs and Border Protection. This figure determines duty and tax obligations.

Duty Refunds specializes in reclaiming import VAT and customs duties on goods brought into the UK and EU. Learn how to manage international returns efficiently.