by Insight Team | Jul 21, 2025 | Video
Are You Ready for the End of the Tariff Pause? (Supply Chain Signals) Welcome to the latest Supply Chain Signals video, where we discuss the latest news affecting consumer-product importers and the issues that impact product quality and compliance. Today, we cover...
by Insight Team | Jun 19, 2025 | Current Events, Video
Tariff Whiplash: How is it Affecting Your Quality Control? Caught in Tariff Whiplash? In this conversation, we unpack the rollercoaster that is the U.S.-China trade relationship—and how it’s turning supply chains upside down. As tariffs spike, pause, and shift again,...
by Insight Team | Feb 11, 2025 | Product Inspections, Quality Control
Your products need to meet quality standards, legal requirements, and customer expectations. However, when you import products from overseas, verifying that your manufacturer consistently meets these requirements becomes difficult. If you don’t have an on-site...
by Insight Team | Oct 30, 2024 | Supply Chain Management, Video
De Minimis Exemption: Big Changes Coming for Small US Importers If your business relies on small shipments into the U.S. under $800, you’re probably familiar with the de minimis exemption. In September, the Biden-Harris Administration released a statement from...
by Insight Team | Jul 19, 2024 | China, Quality Assurance, Video
Is the Quality of Products Made in China Really That Bad? There is a common perception in the West that China only makes low-quality goods. In many people’s minds, a “Made in China” label may as well say, “This is a cheap, poorly-made product that will break...
