Breaking: How the 40% Transshipment Penalty is Reshaping Global Trade

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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
The real rules

What the penalty actually means for your business and how it's changing global trade patterns.

Country of origin challenges
Country of origin challenges

Conflicting rules across jurisdictions. Understand the difference between the US and EU approaches.

Quick moves to meet compliance
Quick moves to meet compliance

Immediate actions that you can take now to avoid enforcement actions and penalties and reduce risk.

Technology solutions
Technology solutions

How digital systems can protect your business from compliance nightmares.

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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

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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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