Trade between the U.S. and Mexico continues to grow steadily, driven by strong demand in electronics, advanced manufacturing, and other key exports.
We support cross-border shipments with real-time tracking, customs guidance, and tailored logistics solutions to ensure smooth, efficient, and reliable movement of goods between the two countries.
Ongoing Middle East tensions are disrupting air cargo operations, prompting carriers to reroute flights and suspend services in key regional hubs, which is increasing transit times and costs.
We are actively monitoring the situation and working with customers to evaluate alternative routing options, review forecasts, secure bookings early, and maintain supply chain continuity.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will launch a new tariff refund system within approximately 45 days, allowing importers to claim refunds for recently invalidated tariffs.
The proposed process will require minimal submissions from importers, streamline duty validation and recalculation in the system, and enable the Department of the Treasury to issue consolidated refunds with interest.
Weather events, labor challenges, and operational disruptions are contributing to congestion at several global ports, causing longer vessel wait times and slower cargo handling overall wait times and slower cargo handling.
Importers should review shipment schedules, adjust inventory planning, and allow additional lead time for deliveries. We provide real-time updates, alternative routing options, and guidance to keep your supply chain running smoothly.
A Wall Street Journal article answers key tariff questions amid ongoing trade policy shifts, including uncertainty about tariff refunds and how long new duties might remain in place for importers.
Businesses, customs professionals, and trade attorneys continue to debate the availability and timing of potential refunds and related compliance requirements. We are here to keep you informed and help you navigate these changes.
Tight truckload capacity in the U.S., driven by carrier exits, stricter driver regulations, and rising spot rates, is creating new opportunities for rail intermodal services. As a result, major railroads are increasingly competing to move freight that would traditionally travel by truck.
This shift may impact inland transportation options, costs, and transit planning. companies should evaluate multimodal strategies to maintain efficiency.
- Court ruling on IEEPA duties: The U.S. Court of International Trade has directed U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to remove IEEPA tariff duties from certain entries and process refunds where applicable.
- Unliquidated entries: Entries that have not yet liquidated are expected to be finalized without IEEPA duties applied.
- Potential refunds: Entries that recently liquidated may be eligible for reliquidation and duty refunds, with statutory interest applied once validated by CBP.
- CBP review process: CBP will conduct its standard verification before issuing refunds to confirm compliance with other programs such as anti-dumping duties, Section 301, and Section 232 requirements.
- Upcoming Section 122 increase: Treasury Secretary Bessent announced that the Section 122 tariff rate may increase to 15% by the end of the week, with the temporary measure scheduled to expire on July 24.
- Ensure your ACE account is active and ACH refund information is current.
- Review entry filings for valuation accuracy and duty applicability.
- Prepare for possible post-entry inquiries or documentation requests as CBP reviews affected entries.
- Customs and Trade Compliance Support: Our specialists help customers review entries, verify tariff classifications, and prepare documentation for post-entry reviews, refunds, or audits.
- Strategic Routing and Mode Planning: We monitor global shipping conditions and help customers adjust transportation modes or routing strategies when disruptions affect ocean, air, or inland networks.
- Integrated Cross-Border Logistics: With expertise in cross-border operations and customs brokerage, we help streamline international shipments and reduce administrative delays.
- Supply Chain Visibility and Planning: Our team works closely with customers to anticipate potential bottlenecks and build contingency strategies across warehousing, freight forwarding, and distribution networks.
Have questions about how these tariff changes affect your shipments? Our team of experts is ready to provide guidance, please Contact Us anytime.
