As a merchant / importer, can you avoid paying Section 301 duties? Yes, there are a number of options you can use to avoid paying Section 301 duties. The purpose of free trade agreements is to eliminate trade barriers and facilitate the flow of goods and services. As a result, an increase in investment or...

US Customs and Border Protection offers a wealth of information about your shipments. The only thing you have to do is ask for it. A new industry has flourished offering this valuable information as a paid subscription. Freight forwarders, trucking companies, and other intermediary companies use it to find qualified leads; but your competitors use...