In international trade, few things cause more trouble or cost more money than misclassifying imports. The Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) code you assign determines not only the duty rate but also whether your goods fall under punitive trade tariffs like Section 301 or 232.
How USMCA Can Support the Elimination of Tariffs
Trade relationships between the United States, Mexico, and Canada have come a long way since the early NAFTA days. Now operating under the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), this modernized pact gives businesses new ways to reduce the cost of cross-border …
Customs Inspection Insurance: The Smartest Investment You’re Not Making Yet
In global trade, it’s not just freight costs and tariffs that hit your bottom line; it’s the surprises. One of the biggest? Customs inspections. Whether you’re moving electronics, apparel, or industrial parts, a flagged container can lead to delays, damage, …
Leverage Free Trade Agreements in Your Business
Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) are treaties between countries that offer duty preferences on qualifying goods. While they do not eliminate or reduce tariffs, FTAs help lower import duties, a key cost component for many importers and exporters. For businesses navigating …
Safeguarding Shipments: Why Cargo Insurance Matters in Global Trade
Moving goods across borders comes with real risks from theft and destruction to unpredictable geopolitical threats. Whether you’re a logistics company or a customs agent, having cargo insurance is a strategic necessity. At ITC Diligence International, we help importers, freight …
Maximize Recovery: Using Duty Drawback to Reclaim Tariffs
At ITC Diligence International, we help importers navigate complex customs strategies and one of the most overlooked tools is duty drawback. In a year dominated by rising tariffs and shifting trade policy, this program offers a way to recover costs …
First Sale Valuation: A Proven Strategy for Minimizing Tariffs
Trade has always been a catalyst for innovation, cooperation, and competition. From the ancient barter economies and the rise of maritime empires to the digital supply chains of today, international trade has shaped how nations grow and how businesses thrive.







