China Export Compliance

Exporting to or importing from China involves three overlapping risk layers that operate independently: Section 301 tariffs reaching 145% on select HTS codes, Bureau of Industry and Security licensing requirements for controlled technology, and OFAC sanctions on designated entities and individuals. Since 2020, Hong Kong is no longer treated as a separate export destination under US law. SMB exporters dealing with Chinese partners, distributors, or manufacturers need to screen against the BIS Entity List, Unverified List, and OFAC SDN List before every transaction — not just at onboarding.

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Customs Duty Rates 2026: How to Calculate What You'll Actually Pay at the PortWhy the published MFN is only the floor, how program duties and fees stack on one entry, EU low-value changes for 2026, and a duty verification pattern that survives audit.Apr 29, 2026
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IEEPA Tariff Refund Through the CAPE Portal: Filing Guide and Legal RiskCAPE Phase 1 scope, Chapter 99 eligibility, declaration CSV rules, two-pass validation, importer-of-record refunds, protest and appeal risk, and interest under 19 U.S.C. § 1505.Apr 25, 2026
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How US Customs Duty Is Calculated: A Guide for ImportersCustoms value versus invoice price, HTS Column 1 rates, Section 301 and 232 add-ons, MPF and HMF, importer-of-record liability, de minimis limits, and a full numeric walkthrough.Apr 22, 2026
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What Is TAA Compliance and Which Products Need It?Trade Agreements Act (TAA) compliance for federal sales: thresholds, designated countries, substantial transformation vs assembly, BAA vs TAA, and how ECCN classification fits before procurement…Apr 20, 2026
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Sanctions Lists: Types, Agencies, and What Exporters MissTypes of sanctions, denied party, and watchlist programs across U.S. agencies and overseas regimes: what each list restricts, how many apply globally, and where screening scope breaks.Apr 18, 2026
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