import-strategy
3 posts tagged with “import-strategy”
The First Sale Rule Is Back in the Spotlight. Importers Need a Smarter Customs-Valuation Playbook.
As tariff pressure rises in 2026, the First Sale rule is giving some importers a legal way to lower duty exposure, but only if their documentation and governance are airtight.
CXTMS InsightsApril 12, 2026 · 7 min read
Bonded Warehouses and Foreign Trade Zones: The Tariff Mitigation Strategy Every Importer Needs in 2026
With tariff volatility pushing supply chains into regional reset, bonded warehouses and Foreign Trade Zones have become essential tools for importers. Learn how 197 active FTZ programs handling $794 billion in merchandise are helping companies defer duties, reduce exposure, and build supply chain resilience in 2026.
CXTMS InsightsMarch 20, 2026 · 7 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