Knowledge Center
The Descartes CustomsInfo Knowledge Center includes curated articles, reports, and insights on the latest developments in the import compliance regulatory landscape.
Landed Cost Calculation an Integral Part of the Ecommerce Customer Experience
As part of landed costs calculations, international duties & taxes, along with cost of goods, shipment, & handling, are shared with customers upfront. How do we get there?
Do the New EU-UK Free Trade Agreements Solve Potential Brexit Woes?
The United Kingdom made the final move to leaving the European Union at 11pm GMT on 31st December 2020. Brexit is now reality. But the EU and UK have drafted new FTAs.
New Free Trade Agreements, Customs requirements for ecommerce on the Horizon
With the New Year’s bell about to ring and election season fading away, it is possible to make better educated guesses about what 2021 might bring from a global trade perspective.
Brexit Closer to Reality as UK Exit from the EU moves to a Conclusion
With only just over a month until the United Kingdom leaves the European Union, companies struggle to get ready as Brexit deadlines come and go.
Businesses Turn to Advanced HS Code Technology Amid Supply Chain Disruptions: Survey
It goes without saying that we have to apply the correct Harmonized System (HS) code and tariff treatment to goods based on the country of import prior to shipping.
Brexit Impact will be felt far beyond Europe
The impact of Brexit goes far beyond Europe, as the UK is free to set its own customs tariffs, trade defense measures and trade agreements with the rest of the world.
What is a Binding Rule?
When goods are imported into the United States, they are subject to certain formalities involving Customs and Border Protection (CBP). Commodities are typically required to be “entered,” or declared to CBP, and are subject to scrutiny by Customs officials to ensure...
What are Antidumping and Countervailing duties?
Antidumping (AD) and Countervailing (CV) duties are additional fees that the United States Department of Commerce (DoC) uses to discourage demand for products deemed to be import sensitive. AD/CV duties are one of the mechanisms that the U.S. government uses to help...
Why Is An Accurate Tariff Database Important?
With an accurate, and up-to-date, tariff database, shippers can reliably approximate the duty rates on their products to better gauge potential costs in their supply chain. Experts and brokers can also use a tariff database to assist in the classification of their products.
What Is A Customs Duty?
A customs duty is a tariff or tax levied on goods when transported across international borders. Customs duties are imposed in order to protect a country’s import and export revenues by controlling the flow of goods into and out of the country. While revenue is the...