HS classification is the process of determining a products place in the universal index of international trade.

Proper classification is essential to compliance, but finding the true classification of a certain product can be challenging and sometimes absurd.

An ancient and unpopular tax levied against importations by federal governments. Duty rates can be ad valorem (a percentage of value) or specific (based on volume)

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97% of import/export firms are small businesses, but less than 1% of businesses participate in international trade.

Dutyskip is a Customs start up -- founded by licensed brokers -- using technology to flatten the trade barrier.

Countries are trade buds when they have entered into a free trade agreement (FTA) to eliminate duties on imported items.

CAVEAT EMPOR: for a free trade deal to be effective, the product shipped must also be manufactured in the exporting country. Even then, many exclusions exist for items like vehicles, food and clothing.