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25 posts tagged with “customs”
UFLPA Enforcement Is Moving From Industrial Inputs to Consumer Goods Risk
UFLPA enforcement is no longer just a raw-material problem. As banned-cotton allegations reach finished consumer goods, importers need deeper supplier visibility across sourcing, packaging, and replenishment workflows.
CXTMS InsightsApril 24, 2026 · 7 min read
CBP’s Tariff Refund Portal Goes Live April 20. Importers Need a Filing Process, Not a Filing Sprint.
CBP’s CAPE portal opens April 20 for IEEPA duty refunds, but importers that treat filing like a speed contest are asking for delays, audit pain, and avoidable cash-flow mistakes.
CXTMS InsightsApril 19, 2026 · 6 min read
UPS Is Using AI for Shipper Pricing and Customs Clearance, Not Just Chatbots
UPS is putting AI to work in pricing, customs clearance, and network simulation. That matters because parcel AI is finally moving from demos into freight operations.
CXTMS InsightsApril 11, 2026 · 6 min read
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 InsightsMarch 17, 2026 · 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 InsightsMarch 8, 2026 · 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 InsightsMarch 8, 2026 · 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 InsightsMarch 6, 2026 · 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 InsightsMarch 4, 2026 · 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 InsightsFebruary 28, 2026 · 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 InsightsFebruary 28, 2026 · 7 min read