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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.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection selected Tru Identity through the CSOP program to segment risk and receive critical entry data earlier. See what the agency deployed, and how brokers can file on the same platform.

Tru Identity has been selected by U.S. Customs and Border Protection for the Commercial Solutions Opening Pilot (CSOP pilot) to provide AI-powered trade compliance solutions, including tariff classification and supply chain tracing solutions, to improve and streamline trade, promote security, and secure tariff revenue.

When tariff actions started landing week after week under IEEPA, Section 301, and Section 232, GHY's client databases stopped being a background task and became a full time job. One person ended up carrying it for the entire company. Tru gave her the speed to keep up, and the visibility to catch what manual review couldn't.

When IEEPA tariffs and Section 232 expansions began arriving week after week, XP Logistics needed more than faster research. It needed classification it could trust, defend, and teach. Tru delivered all three.

A practical framework for customs brokers evaluating AI: what to look for, what to walk away from, and how to protect your license.

CBP is now AI-enabled and the scrutiny isn't slowing down. Join Cindy Allen and Hugo Pakula on for what's changing and how to use AI responsibly without putting your license at risk.

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.

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.