Knowledge Center
The Descartes CustomsInfo Knowledge Center includes curated articles, reports, and insights on the latest developments in the import compliance regulatory landscape.
The Tariff Enforcement Question That Cost $549 Million
Regulators are looking beyond what was declared on a customs entry and examining the business activity surrounding a transaction. This represents a meaningful change in trade enforcement.
Why Companies Still Leave Millions in Tariff Savings Untapped Through Free Trade Agreements
Most multinational organizations already operate across markets covered by multiple FTAs. Yet utilization remains inconsistent across industries and trade lanes despite the scale of potential duty savings available.
How U.S. Customs and DOJ Are Identifying High-Risk Importers for Tariff Enforcement
For importers, the most important question is no longer whether tariff enforcement is intensifying. It is how enforcement is actually happening.
EU–India Free Trade Agreement (2026): Strategic Implications for Trade Compliance, Supply Chains and Executive Leadership
European Union and India concluded negotiations on what is now the largest free trade agreement (FTA) ever agreed by either party.
How One FTZ Strategy Can Save Importers Millions in Fees
Across the industry, organizations are shifting away from reactive cost management toward structural duty optimization strategies, rethinking how goods enter, move through, and exit the United States. One strategy consistently rising to the top: Foreign Trade Zones (FTZs).
FTZ vs. Bonded Warehouse: The Costly Mistake Many Importers Make
Many companies make a critical mistake: they assume Foreign Trade Zones (FTZs) and bonded warehouses are interchangeable solutions. They are not.
HS2028: What Importers Must Know About the Next Global Tariff Classification Overhaul
HS2028 represents a structural recalibration of the classification framework importers rely on daily. This is not a cosmetic update. It is a compliance event that requires planning.
U.S. Import Tariffs Enforcement in a Volatile Trade Environment: What the $54M Tungsten Carbide Settlement Signals for Importers
Import Tariffs enforcement is accelerating amid tariff volatility. Learn what the $54M customs-duty settlement signals about tariff evasion risk, HTS governance, & mitigation strategies.
From Compliance to Competitive Advantage: How FTZ Software Is Redefining Trade Strategy
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 providers, trade management has evolved from a back-office function into a strategic priority.
Trade Content Explained: What It Is, Why It Matters & How Descartes Leads the Way
Global trade regulations evolve faster than ever, making timely, accurate trade content essential. As companies navigate shifting tariffs in the market, the quality of their trade content determines whether they stay ahead—or fall behind.