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Section 301 is part of U.S. trade law that enables the government to impose tariffs or take action against countries engaging in practices deemed unfair or harmful to U.S. commerce. These measures are often applied to specific goods and can increase the cost of importing affected items. Importers, including eCommerce sellers, import brokers, and compliance professionals, must be aware of Section 301 tariffs.

Entry types categorize how goods are brought into the U.S. for customs purposes. Learn about consumption entries, temporary import entries, warehouse entries, and more.

Throughout the Tru dashboard, users encounter numerous statuses and verification levels. This guide explains what each status means.

The United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), which replaced the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), presents a number of benefits designed to enhance trade and economic relations between the U.S., Mexico, and Canada. The USMCA facilitates the efficient movement of USD$1.8 trillion worth of trade. For small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs), understanding these benefits and knowing what to consider before utilizing them is crucial. While there are benefits of the USMCA for SMBs, they should stay cognizant about the areas where they might be better off not utilizing certain provisions.

Many countries maintain a "de minimis" threshold — a minimum goods value below which customs authorities waive import fees. Here's what you need to know.

The Tru ID is a globally unique identifier for supply chain entities. Learn how it works and why it matters for trade compliance.

Beginning January 1, 2024, most companies registered or operating within the United States must file a BOIR with FinCEN.