Tariffs
Import duties, customs regulations, and trade policy changes affecting international moves, cross-border purchases, and small business imports. Covers tariff schedules, exemptions, and trade agreements.
States Challenge Presidential Proclamation 10973, $100,000 Fee on H-1B Petitions
USCIS confirms $100,000 H-1B fee for overseas hires during FY 2027 filing window. Legal challenges continue as employers face new wage-based selection rules.
40 Petrochemicals Get Customs Duty Exemption Till June 30, 2026 Under Section 25(1)
India waives customs duty on 40 petrochemicals until June 30, 2026, to stabilize prices and secure supply chains…
India Restricts Gold and Silver Imports Under FTP 2023, Requires DGFT License
India restricts gold, silver, and platinum jewellery imports effective April 1, 2026, requiring a DGFT license and ending…
U.S. Strips Citizenship from Yu Zhou and Li Chen in Trade Theft Case Citing Moral Turpitude
A federal judge revoked the U.S. citizenship of two researchers convicted of stealing trade secrets, marking a major…
SEZ Units Secure Duty Exemption Under Domestic Supply Promotion Policy
India grants one-year customs duty exemptions for SEZ manufacturers to sell goods domestically, easing pressure from 2026 global…
CBIC Removes ₹10 Lakh Cap on Courier Exports, Eases Shipments
India removes the ₹10 lakh cap on courier-based commercial exports from April 2026, boosting e-commerce and streamlining logistics…
Customs Duty Payments Go Digital with UPI and Cards on ICEGATE Aggregator
India's CBIC enables customs duty payments via UPI, credit, and debit cards on ICEGATE, expanding banking access to…
Why Rising Gold Prices Matter for Nris and International Students in 2026
Rising gold prices and a weak rupee are straining Indian study-abroad budgets in 2026, forcing families to use…
Iran-Israel-U.S. Conflict Turns Strait of Hormuz Into a Global Economic Event
The Iran-Israel-U.S. conflict has become a global economic event, spiking energy prices and disrupting travel, visas, and trade…
Costco Faces Tariff Refund Lawsuit as Trump-Era Tariff Returns Spark Proposed Class Action
A class-action lawsuit demands Costco pass $166 billion in potential Trump-era tariff refunds to customers who paid higher…