Freight Market Update – May 2026
As of mid-May, transpacific freight markets are facing tighter capacity, rising rates, fuel volatility, and new China regulatory requirements, with further GRIs and Peak Season Surcharges expected into June.
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Real-World Duty Drawback Examples: Refunds in the Millions
Companies that import goods into the United States and later export or destroy them are likely eligible for duty drawback refunds. And if your business does qualify, duty drawback can return millions of dollars to your bottom line.
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Duty Drawback vs Tariff Exclusions
If you want to reduce import and export costs, compare duty drawback and tariff exclusions so you can choose the right approach. Balancing risk, cash flow, and compliance isn’t easy. Duty drawback and tariff exclusions can lower your import- and export-related costs, but they work in different ways.
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Duty Drawback Benefits: Data-Backed Cash-Flow Wins & Compliance Gains
Duty drawback benefits can improve cash flow, reduce compliance risk, and help importers recover up to 99% of duties, taxes, and fees paid on exported or destroyed goods.
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Freight Market Update – April 2026
April 2026 freight market update highlighting rising ocean rates, tightening capacity, fuel surcharge volatility, port congestion, and shifting air cargo conditions across Asia to U.S. trade lanes.
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Customs Entry Types Explained: 01 Consumption to 86 Section 321
When goods arrive at an American port of entry, US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) requires a lot of information. For import compliance managers and logistics directors, perhaps the most important bit is a two-digit code: the customs entry type.
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Duty Drawback Trends & Statistics You Need to Know
Whether you’re a seasoned compliance expert or exploring the drawbacks for the first time, discover these trends and statistics to gain actionable insights you can take advantage of today.
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Trade Alert: U.S. Launches Section 301 Investigations Into Global Manufacturing Overcapacity
The United States has launched sweeping Section 301 investigations into manufacturing overcapacity across 16 major economies. The findings could lead to new tariffs and increased compliance risks for importers.
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75 Years of Trade Expertise
Celebrating a Legacy of Customs, Compliance, and Duty Drawback. For 75 years, J.M. Rodgers Co. has helped importers and exporters navigate complex customs regulations, recover duties through the U.S. duty drawback program, and manage international logistics.
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13 Tangible Benefits of a Duty Drawback Program (With Real Savings Data)
Every dollar counts in global trade. This is especially true with the tight margins, ever-shifting tariffs, and supply chain disruptions American businesses face today.
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Letter from the CEO: IEEPA Tariff Refunds, Liquidation, and What Importers Should Know
There was a lot packed into this week. CBP rolled out guidance on the temporary 10 percent Section 122 surcharge, and at the same time officially stopped collecting certain IEEPA duties after the Supreme Court decision. On paper, one duty ends and another begins. In practice, it is not that simple.
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Legal Aspects of Tariffs and Taxes in International Logistics
What you need to know about classification, valuation, origin rules, and duty-recovery strategies so you protect compliance, recover cash, and optimize your global supply chain.
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Duty Drawback Pros and Cons: When the Program Makes Sense (and When It Doesn’t)
Few things in business are as unpredictable as international trade. Whether you’re a CFO, an import/export compliance manager, or a logistics director, you strive for certainty. However, complex customs regulations, supply chain disruptions, and tariff uncertainty can all cause dramatic shifts in strategy.
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CBP Issues Guidance on Temporary 10 Percent Section 122 Import Surcharge
CBP has released CSMS #67844987 implementing the February 20, 2026, Presidential Proclamation that imposes a temporary 10 percent ad valorem duty on most imported goods under Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974.
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CBP Ends Collection of IEEPA Duties Following Supreme Court Decision
U.S. Customs and Border Protection has issued two CSMS messages addressing the Supreme Court’s decision on IEEPA tariffs and the formal termination of IEEPA duty collection.
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Customs Audit Preparation: 9 Steps to Pass With Success
At times, the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) might want to take a closer look at a business’s records to make sure it’s following all regulations. When CBP initiates an audit, it largely wants to make sure your business is keeping accurate records, complying with regulations, and, perhaps most importantly, paying the right amount of money on your imports.
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Your First 90 Days of a Duty Drawback Program: A Success Checklist
A Step-by-Step Guide to Accurate Duty Drawback Filing for Trade Compliance Teams.
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President Announces 10% Global Tariff Under Section 122 Following Supreme Court IEEPA Decision
The White House announced this afternoon that President Trump will implement a 10% global tariff under Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974. The announcement follows this morning’s U.S. Supreme Court decision holding that the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, or IEEPA, does not authorize the President to impose tariffs.
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Freight Market Update – February 2026
Spot rates on the Transpacific remain near or below carrier break-even levels, prompting aggressive blank sailings to stabilize pricing. February saw more than 100 cancelled voyages across Asia to U.S. lanes, marking one of the most significant post-Lunar New Year capacity adjustments in recent years.
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12 Customs Compliance Best Practices to Avoid Penalties in 2026
Global trade regulations are getting more restrictive, and customs authorities are tightening up. In 2026, your company can’t afford to let compliance become an afterthought.
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In-House Duty Drawback vs Outsourcing to Specialists
If your business is involved in international trade, duty drawback can be a game-changer. Duty drawback is a government program that refunds certain duties, taxes, and fees paid on imported goods that are subsequently exported or destroyed. Your business can recover significant amounts that go right back to the bottom line. Before you can do that, though, you have to decide whether to manage duty drawback internally or outsource it to seasoned specialists.
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ATA Carnet: The Ultimate Passport for Goods
Paying import duties and taxes can add unnecessary burdens on you or your company. Importing items can also hold up your merchandise in port. However, if you’re a company that sends certain goods internationally, you could reduce the costs of import duties if the item will be in a foreign country for less than a year.
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TSCA Compliance for Importers: A Practical Guide to the Toxic Substances Control Act
U.S. import regulations are notoriously complex, particularly when they involve chemical substances. If your business imports chemicals (or products that contain them), one of the most daunting regulations is the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). Noncompliance with TSCA can lead to significant financial penalties, costly shipment delays — and irreparable damage to your company’s reputation.
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Checklist: What to Ask Your Freight Forwarder and Customs Broker
Navigating customs and logistics is complex and costly, but a partner with the right expertise changes everything. An experienced partner lowers risks, maximizes refunds, and keeps your cargo moving seamlessly. Don’t leave compliance or cash flow to chance.
