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Join Renaud Anjoran, Founder & CEO of Sofeast, in this podcast aimed at importers who develop their own products as he discusses the hottest topics and shares actionable tips for manufacturing in China & Asia today! WHO IS RENAUD? Renaud is a French ISO 9001 & 14001 certified lead auditor, ASQ certified Quality Engineer and Quality Manager who has been working in the Chinese manufacturing industry since 2005. He is the founder of the Sofeast group that has over 200 staff globally and offers services (QA, product development & engineering, project management, Supply Chain Management, product compliance, reliability testing), contract manufacturing, and 3PL fulfillment for importers and businesses who develop their own products and buyers from China & SE Asia. WHY LISTEN? We‘ll discuss interesting topics for anyone who develops and sources their products from Asian suppliers and will share Renaud‘s decades of manufacturing experience, as well as inviting guests from the industry to get a different viewpoint. Our goal is to help you get better results and end up with suppliers and products that exceed your expectations!
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Our guest for this episode is Owen Haacke, co-founder of Supply Chain Shark and a licensed customs broker. Owen is renowned for guiding businesses through the complex landscape of US Customs and tariffs.
In this episode, we reconnect with Owen to discuss the evolving nature of import tariffs and the impact of recent regulatory changes on global trade. Owen provides expert insights into the complexities of tariff classifications, emphasizing the importance of understanding HTS codes and country of origin considerations. He dives into examples of how tariff exemptions can be leveraged to reduce costs, focusing on select categories like electronics and children’s products.
Tune in for a comprehensive discussion that equips businesses with the knowledge to make informed decisions in the face of changing trade regulations.
Show Sections
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00:00: Meet the Guest: Owen Haacke on Trade Law and Tariffs
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03:08: Recent Changes in Tariff Regulations
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08:30: The End of De Minimis Exemption
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13:20: Urgency in Relocating Production
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17:07: Understanding Country of Origin
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22:57: Real-World Examples and Legal Gray Areas
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27:36: India, Vietnam, and the Shift Away from China
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32:07: Importance of Due Diligence
Related content...
- You can connect with Owen via his LinkedIn profile
- Importing to the USA, HTS Codes, and Tariff Tips (Feat. Owen Haacke of Supply Chain Shark)
- Get help to move your production to India or Malaysia
- A de minimis tariff exemption expires Friday. Here's what that means for shoppers. (CBS News)
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