The US is cracking down on transshipments
A 40% transshipment penalty is pushing companies to rethink how and where they source, ship and declare their goods. Don’t wait for customs to flag you. See how the penalty could reshape your supply chain maps–and what smart companies are doing next.
Relabeled goods, real consequences: Inside the 40% transshipment penalty
Global trade just got more complicated. Again. The US is cracking down on goods routed through third countries to avoid tariffs. We’re talking about a 40% penalty that can destroy profit margins overnight.
Think Chinese products relabeled as “Made in Vietnam.” That’s the loophole regulators are closing. Legitimate businesses and importers are getting caught in the crossfire, facing penalties they never saw coming.
The transshipment penalty: Problem, risks and solutions
Our trade compliance experts Andy Simmons, Senior Director, Solutions Consulting and Alex Lowery, Senior Solutions Consultant break down exactly what’s happening. No corporate jargon. No confusing legal speak. Just straight answers to the questions keeping supply chain leaders awake at night.
You’ll discover:
The real rules
What the penalty actually means for your business and how it's changing global trade patterns.
Country of origin challenges
Conflicting rules across jurisdictions. Understand the difference between the US and EU approaches.
Quick moves to meet compliance
Immediate actions that you can take now to avoid enforcement actions and penalties and reduce risk.
Technology solutions
How digital systems can protect your business from compliance nightmares.
Who should watch this
This recording is essential viewing if you’re involved in:
International sourcing and procurement
Supply chain management and logistics
Trade compliance and customs operations
Risk management and legal affairs
Executive decision-making for global businesses
The bottom line
Companies that master these new rules and
embrace proactive compliance measures will thrive.
Those that don’t will struggle with penalties,
delays, and lost opportunities. The 40%
transshipment penalty leaves no middle ground.
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