US CUSTOMS

Apr 30 2026BUSINESS

Tariff Refund System Trips Up Many Businesses Right Away

When the government opened a new online system to refund certain tariff payments, it immediately turned away thousands of businesses. Within days of the portal’s launch, about 15 percent of claims were denied. More than 75, 000 requests poured in, but only 47, 000 were accepted as valid. That leaves

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Apr 29 2025BUSINESS

DHL Resumes High-Value Package Shipments to the US

It's official. DHL has restarted shipping packages worth more than $800 to the US. This news comes after a brief pause due to customs issues. The delay was caused by a sudden increase in formal customs clearances. This was triggered by the Trump administration's broad tariffs on international go

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Apr 28 2025BUSINESS

Shipping Giant Changes Course on High-Value Packages

A major global shipping company has made a swift change in its policy regarding high-value packages sent to U. S. customers. DHL has started shipping packages worth over $800 to individual U. S. consumers again. This change comes just a week after they stopped this service due to new customs rules.

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Apr 13 2025BUSINESS

The iPhone Tariff Twist: A Surprise Move in the Trade War

The trade war between the US and China took an unexpected turn. A quiet announcement revealed that certain products, including smartphones, would be spared from a massive 125% tariff. This code, "8517. 13. 00. 00, " might not mean much to most people, but it's a big deal in the world of customs. It

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