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20 posts tagged with “customs”
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
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 InsightsFebruary 26, 2026 · 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 InsightsFebruary 25, 2026 · 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 InsightsFebruary 18, 2026 · 6 min read
The De Minimis Crackdown: How the End of Duty-Free Imports Is Reshaping Cross-Border E-Commerce Logistics
The U.S. eliminated its $800 de minimis exemption and the EU is following suit in July 2026. Here's what shippers, 3PLs, and e-commerce sellers need to know about the biggest customs shakeup in decades.
CXTMS InsightsFebruary 18, 2026 · 5 min read
AI-Powered Customs Automation: How CXTMS Eliminates Cross-Border Compliance Delays
Cross-border compliance delays are costing shippers billions. Discover how AI-powered customs automation is transforming tariff classification, FTA utilization, and compliance screening to eliminate costly bottlenecks.
CXTMS InsightsFebruary 10, 2026 · 4 min read