Insights for
Global Importers
Practical guides on landed cost calculations, duty rates, exchange rates, and strategies for protecting your margins in international trade.
Strategy
50 articles
How to Start an Import Business While Working a Full-Time Job
You don't need to quit your job to start importing. Here's a realistic plan for building an import business in your spare time, including what to automate and what to outsource.
Sustainable Importing: How to Reduce Your Supply Chain's Carbon Footprint
Consumers and regulators increasingly care about sustainability. Here's how importers can reduce their environmental impact without sacrificing profitability.
How Tariffs and Trade Tensions Affect Small Importers
Trade wars and new tariffs don't just affect big corporations. Here's how trade policy changes impact small and mid-size importers — and how to adapt.
Building a Sustainable Import Business: Long-Term Profitability Strategies
Beyond individual product margins, building a lasting import business requires strategic thinking about suppliers, cash flow, diversification, and brand building.
First-Time Importer Checklist: From Idea to First Shipment
Starting your first import can feel overwhelming. This step-by-step checklist walks you through everything from product research to receiving your first shipment.
12 Ways to Cut Your Import Costs Without Cutting Corners
Reducing import costs doesn't mean accepting lower quality. These 12 proven strategies help importers save money at every stage of the supply chain.
Private Label vs Wholesale: Which Import Strategy Is More Profitable?
Compare the two main import business models — private label and wholesale — to understand which offers better margins, scalability, and risk profiles.
How to Use Exchange Rate Trends to Time Your Purchases
Strategic currency timing can save UK importers thousands per year. Learn practical techniques for monitoring and acting on exchange rate movements.
Shipping Delays and Supply Chain Disruptions: How to Protect Your Business
Supply chain disruptions are inevitable. Learn proactive strategies to minimise the impact of shipping delays on your import business and sales.
Is Amazon FBA Still Worth It for Imported Products?
Amazon FBA fees keep rising, competition intensifies, and margins get squeezed. Here's an honest look at whether FBA still makes sense for importers.
Scaling Your Amazon Import Business: When to Increase Order Volumes
Scaling too fast can be as dangerous as not scaling at all. Learn the signals that indicate you are ready to increase order quantities and expand your range.
Rules of Origin: When Your Goods Qualify for Reduced Duty
Trade agreements offer zero or reduced duty — but only if goods meet rules of origin requirements. Learn how to qualify and claim preferential rates.
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