Importing to the USA, HTS Code Tips, and Handling Tariffs (Feat. Owen Haacke of Supply Chain Shark)

Happy New Year, and welcome to a special episode of China Manufacturing Decoded. Our guest, Owen Haacke, co-founder of Supply Chain Shark, dives deep into how importing into the U.S. may shift in 2025 under President Trump's second term. Topics include HTS codes, effective tariff strategies, and much more. Whether you’re an American importer or an international company selling into the U.S., this episode is packed with valuable insights.   Show Sections 00:00: Introduction and greetings. 03:10: HTS Codes: The Foundation of Import Tariffs. 06:34: The Importance of Country of Origin. 10:20: Examples of Adjusting HTS Codes to Reduce Costs. 18:45: Tariff Engineering: Redesigning Products to Save Costs. 23:10: The De Minimis Program: Opportunities and Risks. 32:50: Wrapping Up.   Related content... Get assistance from Sofeast with our various supply chain management services Get in touch with Owen Haacke on LinkedIn Visit supplychainshark.com Trump’s Second Term: Tariff Talks Ignite Global Tensions [Podcast]   Get in touch with us Connect with us on LinkedIn Contact us via Sofeast's contact page Subscribe to our YouTube channel Contact us on X @sofeast Prefer Facebook? Check us out on FB