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Customs, Compliance, and Margins: Where Trade Strategy Meets Profitability

As a customs and trade compliance professional with decades of experience in the sector, I’ve seen firsthand how customs duties can make or break profit margins. Whether you’re importing raw...

Trade Duty Refund to Sponsor #AAEI25 – Meet Us in Washington for Insights on Duty Refunds and Cross-Border Solutions

Trade Duty Refund (TDR) is thrilled to announce our sponsorship of the 104th AAEI Annual Conference & Trade Day (#AAEI25), taking place on June 26th and 27th 2025 in Washington,...

Over 25 years as a Customs Expert, the 3 Questions I Get Asked Again and Again

After more than 25 years in the world of customs consulting working with importers, exporters, logistics teams, and trade compliance professionals across dozens of industries, I’ve learned one thing for...

Is There Money Sitting in Your Supply Chain? Understanding Duty Drawback and Overpayment

As someone who has been in customs and supply chain for over 20 years and now the CEO of a company, one of the most surprising - and frustrating -...

What Happens After You Click ‘Buy’: The Duty-Filled Path of International Orders

With the rise of global eCommerce, a single online order can trigger a complex chain reaction involving multiple countries, regulations, and logistics providers. While the customer may experience a seamless...

Announcing The TDR Customs Consultancy Business Line

In an era of increasing supply chain complexity and unpredictable tariffs, businesses need more than just reactive solutions — they need proactive customs strategy. With TDR Customs Consultancy, we now...