How One FTZ Strategy Can Save Importers Millions in Fees
By Simran Sethi, Senior Industry Solutions Consultant, Global Trade Intelligence, Descartes For many importers in 2026, tariffs are no longer a temporary disruption, they are a structural cost of doing business. Between Section 301 tariffs, rising Merchandise...FTZ vs. Bonded Warehouse: The Costly Mistake Many Importers Make
By Simran Sethi, Senior Industry Solutions Consultant, Global Trade Intelligence, Descartes Across boardrooms and supply chain control towers, companies are racing to adapt to a more volatile trade environment. Tariffs are rising, geopolitical tensions are reshaping...HS2028: What Importers Must Know About the Next Global Tariff Classification Overhaul
By Simran Sethi, Senior Industry Solutions Consultant, Global Trade Intelligence, Descartes When HS2022 went live, many importers discovered that a “code update” can quickly turn into a tariff disruption. Products were misclassified. Preferential claims were...U.S. Import Tariffs Enforcement in a Volatile Trade Environment: What the $54M Tungsten Carbide Settlement Signals for Importers
Import Tariffs are back in the spotlight—not just as a cost line, but as an enforcement trigger. On December 18, 2025, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced that a North Carolina-based distributor of tungsten carbide products agreed to pay $54.4 million to...From Compliance to Competitive Advantage: How FTZ Software Is Redefining Trade Strategy
By Simran Sethi, Product Manager, Global Trade Intelligence, Descartes Tariffs are at record highs. The de minimis exemption has ended. Supply chains are being reshaped by cost pressures and new compliance obligations. For importers, manufacturers, and logistics...
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