September 27, 2026
When does moving production out of China actually save money?
The unit price in Vietnam or Mexico looks better until you add tooling moves, quality ramp, and freight. How to run the full comparison before you commit to a move.
September 26, 2026
How to model tariff scenarios for 2027 planning
2027 planning needs more than one duty number. The three-scenario model that turns tariff uncertainty into budget ranges finance can use.
September 25, 2026
How to build a tariff exposure report your CFO will actually read
CFOs read dollars, decisions, and dates. A one-page tariff exposure report structure that survives the finance meeting.
September 24, 2026
De minimis is over: what Shopify brands must change
The $800 duty-free threshold for low-value imports is gone. What changes for Shopify brands importing from China and shipping internationally, and the checklist to adapt.
September 22, 2026
What do the latest Section 301 tariff changes mean for Shopify brands importing from China?
Section 301 duties stack on top of normal tariffs and move by product category. Here is how to read the changes and what to do about them.
September 14, 2026
What is landed cost for Shopify orders shipped to the EU in 2026?
A plain-English landed-cost formula for US Shopify brands shipping to EU customers after the July 2026 low-value duty change.
September 14, 2026
How should a Shopify brand clean up HS codes and country-of-origin data?
A practical SKU-level workflow for fixing HS classification and origin data before calculating EU and UK duties.
September 14, 2026
DDP vs DAP: which is better for Shopify brands selling to the EU and UK?
A practical comparison of delivered-duty-paid and duties-on-delivery checkout experiences for cross-border DTC orders.