Updates for buyers importing from the US
Trade policy, freight, FX, and compliance briefings — written by the Import Cost Calc editorial team. Updated as the regulatory and market environment shifts.
Strait of Hormuz Closure Sends Ocean Freight Rates Surging
The Strait of Hormuz disruption is pushing ocean freight rates up worldwide.
The USMCA Renewal Push: What the 2026 Review Means for You
The USMCA joint review lands in 2026.
Amazon FBA UK Plus US Suppliers: The 2026 Cross-Border Seller Playbook
A step-by-step guide for sellers using US suppliers to fulfil Amazon UK orders — VAT registration, FBA prep, import VAT recovery, …
Australia GST and AUSFTA: A 2026 Step-by-Step Guide for Importing…
AUSFTA — How the US Australia FTA eliminates duty on most US-origin goods, how the 10 percent GST is calculated on the taxable imp…
Cross-Border eCommerce Compliance: US-to-Global Checklist for 2026
Cross-border — A 12-point checklist for US-origin sellers shipping to UK, EU, Canada, and Australia: registration, labeling, retur…
EU Customs Code Updates 2026: Practical Impact on US-Origin Shipments
EU — A summary of the 2026 changes to the Union Customs Code — declaration requirements, low-value parcels, IOSS, and how the chan…
GBP/USD in 2026: A Currency Outlook for UK Buyers Importing from…
GBP — How sterling moves are reshaping landed-cost economics for UK importers buying US-origin goods in 2026, plus a practical hed…
Incoterms 2020 for US-Origin Shipments: EXW vs FOB vs DDP Explained
Incoterms — Which Incoterm a US supplier quotes changes who pays for what, when risk transfers, and what your destination landed c…
India 2026 Tariff Reforms: What US-Origin Importers Need to Know
A summary of the BCD changes that took effect in the 2026 Indian Union Budget, the IGST baseline, and the Social Welfare Surcharge…
Sea Freight vs Air Freight from US Ports in 2026: When Each Wins
Sea freight — A practical decision framework for buyers choosing between ocean and air freight on US-origin shipments.
Top 5 US Ports for Container Exports in 2026: Cost and Transit…
US Ports — A comparison of Los Angeles Long Beach, New York New Jersey, Houston, Savannah, and Seattle Tacoma for buyers shipping …
USMCA at Six: How US Exporters Are Saving Duty on Canada and…
A practical look at how USMCA rules of origin are working in 2026, the Certificate of Origin paperwork buyers in Canada and Mexico…