Programs August 28, 2026
The Rule Eight permit: how to apply and why it runs out early
The permit doesn't authorize an input — it authorizes a quantity of it. Every entry draws against that balance, and when it's gone it's gone, even if the permit is still valid. How to apply through VUCEM, what the application asks for, and how to size the quantities.
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Programs June 5, 2026
USMCA certificate of origin: how to pay 0% duty (and the mistakes that void it)
The certificate of origin is what lets you import under USMCA (T-MEC) preferential tariff treatment. What it is, how certification works, what rules of origin are, and why a 'Made in USA' product isn't enough to qualify.
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Compliance June 5, 2026
Countervailing and antidumping duties: the hidden cost that can double your import (especially from China)
A countervailing duty is an extra charge against unfair trade practices that can multiply the cost of importing. What they are, how to know if your tariff code has one in force, why they hit China sourcing so hard, and how they affect cost.
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