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12 posts tagged with “customs”
CBP Launches CAPE Portal: How the Automated IEEPA Tariff Refund System Will Process $175 Billion in Duty Recovery
CBP is building CAPE — a four-component automated refund system inside ACE — to process IEEPA tariff refunds for 330,000+ importers across 53 million entries. Here's how it works and what shippers need to prepare.
CXTMS Insights · 6 min read
Air Freight Customs Clearance Goes Digital: How Pre-Arrival Processing Cuts Clearance Times by 25%
Digital customs clearance platforms and pre-arrival processing are transforming air freight operations, cutting clearance times by up to 25%. Learn how electronic documentation, IATA ONE Record, and AI-powered compliance tools are reshaping the air cargo customs workflow.
CXTMS Insights · 7 min read
C-TPAT Under Fire: Federal Auditors Expose Security Data Gaps in CBP Trade Partnership
A January 2026 GAO audit reveals critical data gaps and inconsistent enforcement in the C-TPAT program. Learn what the findings mean for enrolled shippers and how to prepare for tighter validation requirements.
CXTMS Insights · 6 min read
Section 122 Tariff Pivot: How the 10% Global Surcharge Is Replacing IEEPA Tariffs and Reshaping Import Strategy in 2026
The Supreme Court struck down IEEPA tariffs on February 20, 2026, and within hours, a new 10% global surcharge under Section 122 took its place. With a 150-day clock ticking toward July 24, importers face a narrow window to recalibrate strategy. Here's what changed and what to do about it.
CXTMS Insights · 8 min read
Trade Compliance Goes Strategic: Why the Best Supply Chains Are Making Customs Expertise a C-Suite Priority in 2026
Trade compliance has moved from the back office to the boardroom. Learn why 72% of trade professionals cite tariff volatility as their top challenge and how strategic compliance is reshaping supply chains in 2026.
CXTMS Insights · 5 min read
CBP E-Commerce Compliance Platforms: A Buyer's Guide for International Shippers Navigating 2026 Regulations
A comprehensive buyer's guide to CBP e-commerce compliance platforms in 2026, covering de minimis changes, CPSC mandates, automated classification, and how to choose the right solution for cross-border shipping.
CXTMS Insights · 6 min read
Tariff Refund Recovery Strategies: How Smart Shippers Are Clawing Back Millions in Overpaid Duties in 2026
The Supreme Court just struck down IEEPA tariffs, and importers are owed billions in refunds. Learn the strategies smart shippers are using to recover overpaid duties through drawback programs, HTS reclassification, and AI-powered tariff audits.
CXTMS Insights · 7 min read
Customs Clearance Automation in 2026: How AI Document Processing Is Cutting Border Delays From Days to Hours
AI-powered document processing is transforming customs clearance in 2026. Learn how OCR, NLP, and automated HS code classification are cutting border delays from days to hours and saving shippers thousands per container.
CXTMS Insights · 6 min read
Automated Export System (AES) Filing in 2026: How AI Is Streamlining U.S. Export Compliance
Learn how AI-powered TMS platforms are automating AES filing through the ACE portal, reducing export compliance risks and eliminating costly penalties for U.S. exporters in 2026.
CXTMS Insights · 5 min read
The CPSC Electronic Filing Mandate: What Every Importer Must Know Before July 2026
The CPSC eFiling mandate takes effect July 8, 2026, requiring all importers of regulated consumer products to file certificate data electronically through ACE. Here's what you need to know.
CXTMS Insights · 6 min read