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Tariffs, customs, going global — the complicated stuff, in plain English

First-hand observations from a customs-brokerage family, backed by scraped analysis of nearly ten thousand real online discussions. From trade commentary to import/export playbooks — no officialese, just information you can actually use.

Our View · Customs & Trade Commentary

The new round of US tariffs: three things Taiwan's importers and exporters should do first

Tariffs keep shifting. From our vantage point on the customs floor, this piece breaks down what the new tariffs really mean for Taiwan's SMEs — import costs, export pricing, and supply-chain planning — and the three things to get in order right now.

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In the press

How the news media covers Jumping Freight, plus our first-hand read from the customs floor. The layout below is a template — to be swapped in once Jumping Freight provides the real coverage and links.

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Our View

The new round of US tariffs: three things Taiwan's importers and exporters should do first

Instead of chasing rates that move daily, get these three things ready — and you stay calm no matter how the headlines shift.

Our View

Ocean freight rates jumping again? A view from the customs floor

Behind the rate headlines, what actually eats your margin is usually the surcharges — not the base rate in the headline.

Guide

Choosing a customs broker in 2026: 5 questions you have to ask

Know how a customs broker differs from a forwarder, and your first import skips the rookie mistakes.

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News

How 2026 Trump tariffs affect Taiwan's imports and exports

Tariffs keep shifting — this piece helps you see exactly what it means for your cargo.

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Playbook

The complete Taobao consolidation & clearance playbook

Taiwan's most common import need — from consolidation to clearance, explained in one go.

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Guide

The complete 2026 Taiwan export grant guide: 7 government programs

Up to NT$5 million in grants — how to use the government's money to take your product abroad.

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Tutorial

How are import duties and taxes calculated? Customs value, duty and business tax, all in one place

With one real example, we break down every charge in your landed cost, line by line.

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Strategy

Taiwan brands entering the US: FBA or your own webstore?

The logistics, tax and cash-flow differences between the two models — so you pick the right opening move.

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Markets

Vietnam, Indonesia, Malaysia — which should Taiwan brands enter first?

Using channel maturity and logistics cost to rank the order of entry across Southeast Asia.

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Pitfalls

Consolidated parcels pulled for inspection or hit with back-duty? These items need extra care

Food, cosmetics, electronics — the categories most likely to get held up at customs, and how to declare them right.

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Trends

China+1: spreading supply-chain risk in a tariff war

Moving production or warehousing to a third country — does it help or hurt your logistics cost?

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Logistics terms in plain English

Lost in the customs jargon? Start with these

The handful of terms that trip people up most in import/export, each explained in one line — clear enough for your first shipment.

Bill of lading (B/L)The document you claim the goods against; the consignee uses it to take delivery, and it also proves the carriage contract
IncotermsThe rules splitting freight, insurance and risk between buyer and seller — for example FOB, CIF
CBM (volumetric)Weight derived from a shipment's volume; light, bulky goods are often charged this way
THC (terminal handling)The fee for loading, unloading and moving containers at the terminal — a common line on ocean quotes
Customs valueThe base for calculating duty = goods price + international freight + insurance
DDP / DDUTwo delivery terms — whether the seller handles import clearance and pays the duties, or not
HS codeThe international classification code for a product; it sets the duty rate and import rules, and misclassifying means back-duty
AEO certificationCustoms' trusted-trader status — faster clearance and a lower chance of inspection
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