Import guides
Plain-English explainers with sources. Tariff rules changed several times in 2026; every guide shows when it was last checked.
US tariffs in 2026: the full stack explained
What ended (IEEPA, Section 122), what applies now (Section 301 forced labor, China 301, Section 232), and how the layers stack.
The $800 de minimis exemption is suspended
What the suspension for all modes means for e-commerce sellers and small importers.
MPF & HMF: US customs fees for FY2027
0.3464% MPF with a $34.58 minimum and $670.86 maximum; 0.125% HMF on ocean cargo.
Customs value: why the US charges duty on FOB, not CIF
How Incoterms affect the value duty is charged on, with worked examples.
How to find your HTS code (step by step)
Use the General Rules of Interpretation, the HTS search and CBP rulings to classify your product.