Navigating the New Tariff Reality: Why Importers Need a Strong Customs Partner
The trade environment has shifted again — and this time, it’s making national headlines. A recent…
By Alba
December 1, 2025
3 min read
Category: Aluminum
CASE STUDY: Transporting a Monumental Structure
BackgroundAn internationally recognized art collector acquired a monumental sculpture composed of multiple oversized pieces. The work,…
By Alba
November 7, 2025
3 min read
CASE STUDY: Semiconductor and Electronics Importer – Development of an Entirely New HS Heading for the Industry
BackgroundIn the early 2000s, importers of complex flat panel display production equipment, semiconductor production equipment, and…
By Alba
November 7, 2025
2 min read
CASE STUDY: Solar Importer, Quota Pitfalls and CBP Penalties
BackgroundA large, national solar panel manufacturing company first engaged Alba for a single customs entry to…
By Alba
November 7, 2025
3 min read
US–China Meeting Brings Limited Relief for Importers
President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping met in Busan this week, signaling a cautious…
By Alba
October 30, 2025
2 min read
The USTR is Now Accepting Requests Sec 301 Temporary Exclusion Requests on Machinery Used in Domestic Manufacturing
Back on May 28th, 2024, the Office of the US Trade Representative (USTR) announced it would…
By Alba
October 22, 2024
1 min read
Import Duties: Understanding the Risks of Anti-Dumping and Countervailing Actions
Anti-Dumping (AD) and Countervailing Duty (CVD) investigations are trade measures designed to protect U.S. industries from…
By Alba
September 6, 2024
4 min read