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Calm Before the Storm, Tips for Tariff Surcharges, Bonded Warehouses
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1. [READ] The Calm Before An Inevitable E-commerce Storm

  • Port of Los Angeles imports dropped 30% week-over-week
  • U.S. tariff income hit $17B in April—double the 2024 average—but mostly from non-China sources.
  • There are concerns that a global pause will result in supply chain bottlenecks similar to 2021 and 2022

For a deep dive on this topic, read LedgerGurus COO's LinkedIn newsletter article: The Ecommerce Supply Chain Calm Before a Storm

2. [READ] Tips For Companies Crafting Tariff Surcharge Disclosures

  • Tariff surcharges must reflect actual costs and follow truth-in-advertising and honest pricing laws.

  • Disclosing tariff fees is voluntary, but misleading claims can trigger lawsuits or regulatory scrutiny.
  • All mandatory surcharges must be included in up-front prices, not added at checkout.

This article requires free registration, but it is worth the legal guidance

3. [READ] What Is a Bonded Warehouse? A Strategy For Tariff Uncertainty

  • Bonded warehouses permit duty-free storage strategic for managing tariff volatility
  • ✅ Pros: Defers duties, improves cash flow, offers flexibility, enhances compliance, ideal for high-value goods.
  • ❌ Cons: Complex regulations, limited eligibility, storage fees, fewer locations than standard warehouses

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[READ] Get Your Products on ChatGPT Shopping

Following up with last week's tip on ChatGPT shopping, here is an article on how to get your products included

  • ChatGPT recommends products based on prompts, with no ads and detailed info like reviews and prices.
  • To qualify, allow OpenAI's bot access, add Schema.org product data, and monitor external reviews.
  • Early adopters can join OpenAI’s feed program to boost visibility before larger competitors join.

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