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 Daniel Cooke
December 1, 2025
3 min read
Category: Food and Beverage
CASE STUDY: Navigating Brazil’s 40% Tariff Under IEEPA: How a US Importer Avoided a $20M Duty Exposure
BackgroundAlba’s client is a major food ingredient supplier and leading importer of organic and natural sweeteners…
By Daniel Cooke
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 Daniel Cooke
October 30, 2025
2 min read
Insights from The Perishable Specialist: Navigating Tariffs, Peak Season, and Smooth Importing
Ahead of the Global Produce & Floral Show, we spoke with Ana and Frank Ramos, Presidents of The Perishable…
By Daniel Cooke
October 10, 2025
2 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 Daniel Cooke
September 6, 2024
4 min read
Agricultural Marketing Service National Organic Program FAQs
The mandatory requirement to submit a PGA message set to the USDA’s National Organics Program (NOP)…
By Daniel Cooke
September 1, 2024
7 min read
Final Rule for FDA Destruction of Medical Devices Issued, Orange Book Webinar, and New Regulations for Medical Gases
Several updates for our clients in the Healthcare and Medical Devices industries: Federal Register Notice for…
By Daniel Cooke
June 18, 2024
2 min read