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Join me this Fri. at 9 am for my panel on fashion, international trade, forced labor and #ethical practices with @federalbar for its 2019...

Say you want to set up a carpet business in the United States and need carpet samples to show prospective buyers your range of colors and...

Hoping the customs duty increase on Chinese goods was going away? Well, while it hasn't gone away, the bump up to 25% from 10% that was...

To date, the US Trade Representative’s Office (USTR) has not yet published information regarding an exclusion process for the most recent...

Learned a lot at the comprehensive program on forced labor, modern slavery, and other ethical issues in the fashion supply chain at...

From the impact of the China Section 301 tariffs on importers, to ethical fashion considerations, I'd like to extend a heartfelt *thank...

To Register: Click here. Who Should Attend? Importers, their management, and staff who are responsible for regulatory compliance. While...

From fashion manufacturing to air emissions in shipping, had a great panel on #fair trade and #international #trade with NYC Fair Trade...

Since the publication of this article in B2B Wholesaler Magazine the vape industry has indeed been hit with additional duties on imported...

Come find out why! Are you interested in fair trade and sustainable fashion principles in international trade? Join me as I present with...

Thanks Stitch Labs for quoting me in your article on 3PLs and shipping options for online retail businesses! For the full article, click...

While a tariff war may be brewing in our midst, one rule governing a certain class of products has remain unchanged with respect to their...

Importers and the government often take radically opposite positions when it comes to what is considered a children’s product. Given the...

Publisher Bloomsbury/Fairchild’s Newest Fashion Law Book Provides a Fresh Approach to Building a Fashion Business Save 20% at...

Duty-free shopping is something I have indulged in around the world, including in Holland, Egypt, Russia, and more than a dozen other...

Can a tote bag ever be considered a wallet? Not under the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HSTUS) it can't! But what...

I got a frantic call recently where a Protest (not prepared and submitted by an attorney) was denied and an importer was facing a $200K...

I enjoyed the opportunity to discuss footwear import declarations recently with Kenyan businessmen visiting NYC. Unlike most commodities...

I couldn't be prouder of the first graduating class of the Urban Academy High School for Global Commerce's located in Harlem, New York. ...

Did you know that roughly 65% of all textiles imported into the US in 2016 were sourced from these five counties? 1. China 2. Vietnam 3....