How to calculate US import duty: the formula, the fees and a worked example
The US duty calculation built from its legal inputs in order: HTSUS line, origin and rate column, transaction value, rate type, Chapter… Read More →
Trade Compliance Insights
Commentary by Surajit Roy on HS updates, tariff and trade policy, export controls and customs compliance practice.
Incoterms 2020 explained: what each rule allocates and what it does to customs value
What each of the 11 Incoterms 2020 rules allocates between buyer and seller, what they leave to the contract, and how the… Read More →
What GRI Fluency Actually Buys You
Discover what GRI fluency really gives importers: the power to defend every HS classification, cap penalty exposure, and turn customs compliance from… Read More →
HS 2028, Sector by Sector: What’s Changing and Why
What's changing in HS 2028? A sector-by-sector guide to 428 new and 172 retired subheadings—chemicals, animal products and plastics lead—plus how to… Read More →
Critical Phrase Patterns in the Harmonized System
Learn how Critical Phrase Patterns in the Harmonized System drive accurate HS classification, helping global trade professionals reduce errors using AI-powered tools… Read More →
When to Classify EAR99
A senior-level compliance guide for exporters, trade compliance professionals, and anyone navigating ECCN classification under the U.S. Export Administration Regulations. Read More →
US-India Trade Deal 2026
The US-India trade deal 2026 brings a historic shift from 50% to 18% tariff rate on Indian exports. Here is what every… Read More →
Indian Export Duty Savings Schemes – A Simple Guide for Everyone
Indian Export Duty Savings Schemes explained in simple language. Learn Advance Authorisation, DFIA, Duty Drawback, RoDTEP and RoSCTL to reduce export costs… Read More →
Building an Audit-Proof HS Classification File
Learn how to build an audit-proof HS classification file. A step-by-step guide for trade compliance experts to document, justify, and defend HS… Read More →