June 8, 2026

June 8, 2026

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CPSC eFiling Begins July 8, 2026: A Plain-English Guide for Importers of Regulated Consumer Products

Beginning July 8, 2026, importers of regulated consumer products must electronically file certificate of compliance data with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) at the time […]

May 22, 2026

May 22, 2026

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Why Service Retention Matters: The Real Cost of Switching Customs Brokers

Every customs broker relationship eventually faces an evaluation. A surprise fee appears on an invoice. Communication slows down when you need answers. A shipment gets delayed, […]

March 24, 2026

March 24, 2026

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Choosing a Customs Broker: 10 Questions Every Importer Should Ask

Most importers don’t think about their customs broker—until something goes wrong. A shipment gets flagged. Duties don’t line up. A container sits longer than expected, and […]

February 20, 2026

Western Overseas - Freight Forwarding Built Right

February 20, 2026

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Freight Forwarding Built Right: What Makes a Reliable Forwarding Partner

Freight Forwarding Built Right: What Makes a Reliable Forwarding Partner Freight forwarding built right is less about promises and more about performance. When shipments move smoothly, […]

February 20, 2026

Supreme Court building representing IEEPA tariff ruling February 2026

February 20, 2026

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The Supreme Court Just Changed the Tariff Landscape — Here’s What Importers Need to Know

The U.S. Supreme Court has issued one of the most consequential trade rulings in decades. In a 6-3 decision, the Court ruled that the International Emergency […]

January 28, 2026

Western Overseas - Customs Classification

January 28, 2026

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5 Common Customs Classification Mistakes That Can Cost Importers Thousands

Incorrect product classification is one of the most expensive—and avoidable—mistakes importers make. The wrong Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) code can lead to overpaid duties, shipment delays, […]

January 17, 2026

Western Overseas - 50 Years of Global Trade

January 17, 2026

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50 Years of Global Trade: How Customs Brokerage Has Evolved Since 1976

When Western Overseas began in 1976, global trade looked very different. Paperwork ruled the day, fax machines were cutting-edge, and the concept of “just-in-time” supply chains […]

August 1, 2025

Reciprocal Tariff Pause Announced for Select Countries Under Executive Order 14257

August 1, 2025

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Reciprocal Tariff Pause Announced for Select Countries Under Executive Order 14257

Reciprocal Tariff Pause Announced for Select Countries Under Executive Order 14257 RECIPROCAL TARIFF UPDATE: 7-Day Pause Announced for Certain Countries President Trump has announced a seven-day pause on […]

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