What Are the Cost of New Customs Rules 2025? The cost of new customs rules 2025 refers to the financial impact businesses face as a result of updated customs regulations. These costs include import duties, VAT, processing fees, and potential fines for non-compliance. Essentially, any business importing goods will need to pay closer attention to […]
What Is an FTZ? A Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) is a secure area, approved by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), where imported goods can be stored, assembled, or processed without being subject to immediate U.S. duties or taxes. Think of it as a duty-free playground for international commerce. Goods only incur duties when they […]
What is a U.S. warehouse after de minimis? A “U.S. warehouse after de minimis” refers to a domestic storage solution that companies use to store products within the United States once the de minimis exemption for small shipments is reduced or eliminated. The goal is to avoid unexpected customs duties, streamline deliveries to customers, and […]
Introduction: Why Businesses Want to Avoid Section 321 Duties In my 35 years running Tri-Link FTZ, I’ve watched the entire landscape of cross-border eCommerce change, and Section 321 has become one of the most important tools for businesses trying to control landed costs. When Section 321 works the way it’s supposed to, importers can significantly […]
What Are the “New Import Duty Rules for $800 Shipments”? When I refer to the new import duty rules for $800 shipments, I’m talking about the policy change that ended the U.S. de minimis exemption. For decades, shipments valued under $800 could enter the country without paying duties and with minimal paperwork. That rule is […]
Understanding the New Reality for Importers After more than three decades running Tri-Link FTZ, I’ve seen many regulatory shifts reshape global trade, but none have disrupted day-to-day importing quite like the moment the duty-free threshold abolished decisions were announced. For years, low-value parcels moved quickly and quietly through customs, giving eCommerce brands and small importers […]
Definition of the Keyword: “de minimis end 2025” The phrase “de minimis end 2025” refers to the United States removing its long-standing rule that allowed shipments valued under $800 to enter the country without duties or formal customs processing. Starting August 29, 2025, nearly all low-value parcels shipped to the U.S. must now go through […]
What Are Warehouse Pallet Robots? Warehouse pallet robots are robotic systems designed to pick up, move, and place pallets with minimal or no human intervention. These machines can be fixed robotic arms or mobile platforms that navigate on their own using sensors and AI. They are built to handle repetitive and labor-intensive tasks, like palletizing […]
What Is Third Party Logistics Insurance? Third party logistics insurance is a specialized form of protection that covers goods while they are being stored, handled, or processed by a third-party logistics provider (3PL). At Tri-Link FTZ, we’ve been in the 3PL and Foreign Trade Zone business for over 35 years, and we’ve seen the consequences […]
Introduction As president of Tri-Link FTZ, I’ve been working in the logistics industry for over 35 years. In that time, I’ve helped dozens of companies not only establish themselves in foreign trade zones but also maintain compliance through detailed reporting. One of the most overlooked tasks—until it becomes a problem—is the foreign trade zone annual […]
