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Ask the Experts: 5 Essential Customs and Trade Compliance Insights by Cristina Piangatello

In this edition of our “Ask the Experts”, Trade Duty Refund spoke with international trade and logistics expert, Cristina Piangatello, who is a seasoned consultant in customs and EU trade...

Duty Drawback: Maximize Your Customs Duty Refunds

Duty drawback is a customs refund program that allows importers and exporters to reclaim up to 99% of the duties, taxes, and fees paid on imported goods, provided those goods...

Trump Tariff Tracker: How US Trade Policy Changed in 2025 and Where It Stands Now

Since returning to office in January 2025, the Trump administration has fundamentally reshaped the landscape of U.S. trade policy: through a rapid series of tariff threats, legal maneuvers, and actual...

Unlocking Duty Mitigation: Comparing the Benefits of Bonded Warehouses and Foreign Trade Zones

Bonded Warehouses and Foreign Trade Zones (FTZs) have become pillars of strategic tariff mitigation for importers facing heightened duties in today’s fast-evolving trade climate. As U.S. customs enforcement intensifies and...

TDR to Showcase US EU UK Duty Drawback and Returned Goods Relief at OPENeX 2025

This September 9–11, 2025, TDR will be at Liège Airport for OPENeX 2025 — one of Europe’s most significant cross-border e-commerce and logistics gatherings. We are excited to showcase how...

Roles of Importer, Broker, and Consignee in US Import Sales: Responsibilities Explained

Understanding the roles of various entities involved in import sales in the United States is essential for anyone engaging in cross-border trade. The importer, customs broker, and consignee each play...