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  • Worker in blue coveralls and white hard hat using a laptop in front of stacked red shipping containers
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    What CBP’s Feeder Vessel Update Means for In-Transit Reciprocal Tariff Provisions

    CBP has clarified that feeder vessel loading dates cannot be used for IEEPA reciprocal tariff in-transit provisions. Here's what that means for importers.

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  • Worker in safety vest and white helmet inspecting tall stacks of stored metal ingots in a warehouse
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    CBAM Update: A Welcome Break for Small Importers

    April 2025 CBAM updates ease compliance for small importers - learn what’s changed and how Flexport simplifies your regulatory responsibilities. Stay ahead effortlessly.

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  • Netted air cargo pallets on dollies beside a blue-tailed aircraft on an airport tarmac
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    Duty-Free "De Minimis" Shipping Is Being Eliminated from ALL Countries as Soon as Government Systems Are Ready

    The de minimis exemption, which allows low-value goods to enter the U.S. border duty-free, will be eliminated for all countries once systems are ready.

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  • Empty container chassis trailers parked in a yard with green truck cabs and shipping containers in the background
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    U.S. Administration Takes Executive Action on Section 321 De Minimis Imports: What We Know So Far and What to Expect Next

    The Biden Administration's executive action aims to crack down on de minimis shipments. Here's how it may affect businesses importing into the U.S.

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  • Aerial view of a dense green forest with a small clearing and reddish soil paths
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    EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR): A Guide for Importers

    The European Union has introduced the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) as a crucial step towards combating global deforestation and forest degradation.

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    Optimising Your Global Supply Chain by Centralising Your Brokerage

    Centralise your brokerage with Flexport for streamlined supply chain management, compliance, real-time data, and expert guidance in a complex trade environment.

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  • Aerial of a truck on a forest road beside a tag illustration reading 'Digital Product Passport' with QR code
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    What You Need to Know About the New Digital Product Passport Under the EU Ecodesign Act

    There are Proposed changes to trading standard requirements for certain products under the new EU Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR) Act.

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  • US and Chinese flags flying on poles before the US Capitol dome and a Chinese temple under dark clouds
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    The Shifting Landscape of U.S.-China Trade: What You Should Know about Section 301 Tariffs

    On May 14, 2024, the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) published their four-year review in regards to the Section 301 tariffs on certain Chinese-origin products, signaling a major policy shift.

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