Additional Duties Under Cuba-Related Executive Order
Trade Insights
New Cuba-related EO authorizes potential additional tariffs on countries supplying oil to Cuba, increasing trade and compliance uncertainty for importers....
Navigating ACH Refunds: What Importers Need to Know | Webinar
Webinars
On-demand webinar for importers: how to set up an ACE Portal account, complete ACH refund authorization, meet bank requirements, and track refunds in REV-603....
CV International & Capes Shipping Agencies Newsletter | Winter 2026
Newsletters
Every few months, I take a moment here to reflect not only on the state of global trade, but on what makes CV International and Capes Shipping Agencies the kind of partners our customers rely on—espec...
Transpacific ocean rates stabilize ahead of peak bidding season as carriers manage capacity, blank sailings, and growing concerns over port congestion....
CBP mandates ACH Refund Authorization in ACE, requiring importers to enroll for electronic refunds and update banking details for duty refund processing....
CBP requires use of the Forced Labor Portal beginning January 21, 2026, for review requests, WRO submissions, applicability reviews, and exceptions....
Transpacific rates hold after recent GRIs but rising capacity and Lunar New Year pressure may soften pricing despite ongoing carrier blank sailings....
Update on Section 232 Tariffs for Upholstered Furniture, Kitchen Cabinets, and Vanities
Trade Insights
The Section 232 tariff increase on upholstered furniture, kitchen cabinets, and vanities has been delayed, while existing 25% tariffs remain in effect....
USDA APHIS enforces ISPM-15 SWPM marking hyphen rule Jan 1, 2026; noncompliance may lead to U.S. entry refusal, penalties, and costly export removal....