How to start an import business in 2026: choosing products and suppliers, becoming the importer of record, customs bonds and Importer Security Filing, tariff classification and changing duties, the end of de minimis for low-value shipments, product safety and labeling rules, forced labor rules, landed cost pricing, a worked profit example and a 90-day plan.
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How to Start an Export Business in 2026: Export Controls, Sanctions, Filings, Payments and a Profit Example
How to start an export business in 2026: finding foreign markets and buyers, export controls under the EAR (ECCNs and EAR99), sanctions screening with OFAC, Electronic Export Information filing, Incoterms, export payment methods and financing, government export help, a worked profit example and a 90-day plan.
How to Start a Sourcing Agent Business in 2026: Supplier Vetting, Quality Inspections, Forced Labor Rules and a Profit Example
How to start a sourcing agent business in 2026: finding and vetting factories, negotiating prices and terms, product development and samples, quality inspections and AQL, forced labor laws and supply chain tracing, commissions and conflicts of interest, IP protection, a worked profit example and a 90-day plan.
How to Start a Customs Brokerage Business in 2026: Broker License, National Permit, Compliance and a Profit Example
How to start a customs brokerage in 2026: passing the Customs Broker License Exam, CBP licensing and the national permit, broker duties and continuing education under 19 CFR Part 111, powers of attorney, ACE filing software, bonds and insurance, pricing entries, a worked profit example and a 90-day plan.
