To Our Valued Partners As of June 4, 2025, the new Section 232 tariff updates for steel and aluminum imports are officially in effect. These changes impact tariff rates, entry procedures, FTZ treatment, and valuation methods. There’s been a
U.S.–China Tariff Reductions Now in Effect Under Executive Order As of May 14, a new Executive Order officially put into motion the U.S.–China tariff agreement negotiated earlier this month. The deal rolls back 115% worth of recent tariff hikes f
The White House has issued an official Executive Order and Fact Sheet confirming a new 90-day tariff agreement with China, taking effect at 12:01 a.m. EDT on May 14, 2025. This agreement suspends a major portion of reciprocal tariffs and brings
CBP Audits Are Heating Up in 2025 and Here’s What You Need to Know If you’re an importer, you’ve probably already felt it—Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is not playing around this year. Audits are up. Penalties are up. And the pressure t
How New Tariffs Are Fueling a Surge in Customs Fraud May 2, 2025 There’s a lot happening behind the scenes with all these new U.S. tariffs — and it’s not all good news. With sharp spikes in import taxes, the risk of customs fraud is climbing fa
U.S. Finalizes New Port Fees Targeting Chinese Maritime Dominance April 25, 2025 Southern Star Navigation | Your Guide Through Every Global Shift in Shipping 📞 Call us at 833-782-7628 Ext. 1 for help understanding how this affects your freight. Be