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.
U.S. Customs Warns Shoppers: Declare All Goods Above $800 Duty-Free Exemption
Learn the 2026 U.S. customs rules for declaring purchases, understanding the $800 duty-free limit, and avoiding penalties for high-value luggage.
Ecuador Hits Colombia with 100% Tariffs as President Daniel Noboa Pushes Security Tax
Ecuador raises tariffs on Colombian imports to 100% starting May 1, 2026, citing security concerns and drug trafficking…
India’s Airports Economic Regulatory Authority Orders 25% Fee Cut, Ram Mohan Naidu Says
India cuts domestic airport fees by 25% for three months to offset rising fuel costs and West Asia…
Trump Threatens Iran Arms Suppliers with Tariffs, Offers Nuclear Talks
Trump announces 50% tariffs on any nation arming Iran while pushing for a nuclear deal during the April…
U.S. Imposes 50% Tariffs on UK Metals, Jeopardizing Economic Prosperity Deal
Trump doubles steel, aluminum, and copper tariffs to 50%, exempting the UK while adding $50B in supply chain…
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…
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…