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Sea FreightCBP Launches CAPE for IEEPA Tariff Refunds Back to Blog April 22, 2026 CBP Launches CAPE for IEEPA Tariff Refunds Tariffs and Trade Update: April 22 U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has provided the following guidance regarding CAPE submissions and Post Summary Corrections (PSCs): An entry that is successfully accepted and attached to a [ ]
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Sea FreightSource: <https://blog.qima.com/supply-chain-insights/supplier-diversification-hormuz-supply-chain> Published: Apr 9, 2026 Categories: Product Compliance, Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Supplier Audits, Supply Chain Insights, Sustainability The Cost Shock Is Here — and It Goes Far Beyond Fuel The effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz has sent shockwaves through global supply chains. Since late February 2026, the waterway that normally carries [ ]
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Sea FreightHow to Ship from China to Amazon FBA: A Step-by-Step Guide Avoid Catastrophic Loss with this Straightforward Step-by-Step Guide Quick Answer: How Do I ship directly to Amazon FBA from China? The easiest, safest, and most cost-effective way to ship your goods from China to Amazon FBA is to work with a reputable freight forwarder [ ]
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Sea FreightContainer Rates Today: Shipping Rates Chart and Prices Ocean Rates – Freightos Baltic Index (Week of December 21st, 2025): Asia-US West Coast prices (FBX01 Weekly) rose 8% to $2,127/FEU. Asia-US East Coast prices (FBX03 Weekly) fell 3% to $3,069/FEU. Asia-N. Europe prices (FBX11 Weekly) rose 11% to $2,707/FEU. Asia-Mediterranean prices (FBX13 Weekly) rose 15% to [ ]
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Sea FreightU.S. importers subject to Section 301 tariffs on China-origin goods may now have a chance to reclaim some of the duties they’ve already paid. When tariff exclusions or retroactive adjustments apply, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) allows eligible businesses to file for refunds, putting potential cash back into company budgets. Understanding how these refunds [ ]
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Sea FreightUpdate – October 30 2025: On October 30, 2025, President Trump announced the US will reduce fentanyl-related tariffs on China from 20% to 10%, extend the reciprocal tariff pause for a year and postpone USTR port call fees, with China also postponing its port fees These changes are reflected in this post. Tariff headlines move [ ]
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Sea FreightThe U.S. Supreme Court will hear two major cases on November 5, 2025 that challenge the legality of tariffs of up to 125% imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA). The outcome is uncertain: the Court could uphold the tariffs, strike them down, or send the cases back to lower courts for further [ ]
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Sea FreightU.S. consumer prices have increased by the highest rate since February, with the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reporting that the Consumer Price Index (CPI) in June rose by 0.3% month over month and 2.7% year over year. This increase in the CPI can likely be attributed to broad-based tariffs levied by the U.S. against [ ]
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Sea FreightImporting from China is pretty common these days. The country boasts numerous wholesale websites and markets for you to choose from. This allows you to purchase premium quality goods at affordable prices. However, one of the most important parts of the entire importing process is “Shipping”. There are several shipping modes available through which you [ ]
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Sea FreightWhen your business ships valuable cargo across the globe, you need the peace of mind that comes with reliable freight insurance. What is Freight Insurance? Freight insurance is a type of policy that safeguards your goods against loss, damage, or theft while they’re in transit. Many shippers assume that the carrier’s liability will fully protect [ ]
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Sea Freight> This guide was contributed by a global freight forwarding team. In the supply chain world, “resilience” has become more than a buzzword – it’s now a survival skill. Constant shocks over the past few years have forced businesses to adapt again and again. Resilience means keeping deliveries reliable even when ports close, storms roll [ ]
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Sea FreightFor years, SMB importers shipping into the U.S. benefited from a quiet shortcut. Under the de minimis rule (Section 321), any shipment valued under $800 could enter duty-free with minimal paperwork. Not surprisingly, de minimis began to fuel thousands of small ecommerce businesses – it was simple, fast, and cheap. Then, almost overnight, that system [ ]
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Sea FreightTL;DR Sea freight from China to the USA costs $1.80-$2.80 per CBM all-in for FCL, 4-6x cheaper than air. FCL (Full Container Load) is best for shipments over 25 CBM; LCL (Less than Container Load) is best for 3-25 CBM. Transit times range from 14-25 days port-to-port depending on US coast (West vs East) and [ ]
Read MoreSea FreightStatus Quo No Longer Works The ocean freight market has been caught in a vicious market cycle that has created levels of congestion never seen before. Spot rates have soared; and space has become a premium for those who are importing and exporting goods across the globe. For now, that volatility looks here to stay—at [ ]
Read MoreSea FreightTwitter is often cited as a source for updates about regulatory changes in the U.S.-China trade war, but it should come as no surprise that Twitter is not actually an official medium for tariff communications. In reality, for any changes to the current Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) and related duty rates to take effect, an [ ]
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Sea FreightStarting today June 1st, 2018, the General Administration of Customs of the People’s Republic of China (GACC) is changing its China Customs Advanced Manifest (CCAM) requirements for imports and exports according to GACC Announcement No. 56. The new requirements include data that must be electronically shared with the GACC for all inbound and outbound imports [ ]
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Sea FreightBy now there’s a good chance you’ve seen the news that a fresh round of import tariffs have been announced by the U.S. Administration. The Chinese have responded in kind. While we believe that global trade is absolutely essential to a free and prosperous society, our immediate focus in the coming weeks will be on [ ]
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Sea FreightThe Shanghai Containerized Freight Index (SCFI) is a highly cited metric used to discuss the health of global trade. In the past 30 days alone, news outlets and industry journals have published over 100 articles referencing the SCFI. Carriers, such as global shipping giant Maersk, have referenced the SCFI in their annual reports since the [ ]
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