CargoTrans Webinars

Tariff Tea
The monthly tariff briefing.

Thirty minutes, once a month, on the tariff and customs changes that matter for importers and what to do about them. Free, with live Q&A.

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  • 30 minutes, monthly
  • Live Q&A with customs brokers

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Tariff Tea
Live · Monthly

The boldest brew in tariff strategy.

Tariff Tea

Date

Tue, Nov 3, 2026

Time

11:00 AM ET

Format

30 min, incl. live Q&A

Tariffs may not start revolutions today, but they absolutely shake up global trade and P&Ls. Tariff Tea is a fast-paced 30-minute monthly briefing where our Licensed Customs Brokers break down what actually matters for importers right now, and what you can do about it.

  • The latest tariff developments across the U.S. and key global markets
  • What changed this month and what importers should know
  • Practical takeaways to help you navigate upcoming shipments
  • Live Q&A with experienced Licensed Customs Brokers

Speakers

Tariff Tea speakers

Nunzio DeFilippis

Nunzio DeFilippis

Co-CEO & Licensed Customs Broker

Co-CEO of CargoTrans and a Licensed Customs Broker since 2005. Quoted by The Wall Street Journal, CNBC, and Bloomberg on U.S. trade policy, and an advocate for tariff relief for small and mid-sized importers. Hosts Tariff Tea.

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Rennie Alston

Rennie Alston

Director of Trade Compliance & Licensed Customs Broker

More than three decades of hands-on experience with U.S. Customs on valuation, classification, admissibility, and supply-chain security. Lead instructor in U.S. Customs regulations at Pace University's World Trade Institute for over twenty years.

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Past Tariff Tea sessions

Every Tariff Tea replay, newest first. Watch on your time.

Tariff Tea, October 2026: Pumpkin Spice Edition replay
Tariff Tea

October 6, 2026

Tariff Tea, October 2026: Pumpkin Spice Edition

  • →The latest U.S.–China tariff negotiations and escalating trade pressure with Canada
  • →New Section 232 tariffs and how they are being used to encourage U.S. production
  • →Increased Form 5106 verification and broker due-diligence requirements
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Tariff Tea, September 2026 replay
Tariff Tea

September 1, 2026

Tariff Tea, September 2026

  • →The latest developments involving Sections 338, 232 and 122
  • →What CBP can see in an importer’s data—and which changes may trigger scrutiny
  • →Growing enforcement risks involving origin, classification and valuation
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Tariff Tea, August 2026 replay
Tariff Tea

August 4, 2026

Tariff Tea, August 2026

  • →Latest tariff updates: A clear breakdown across the U.S. and key trading partners
  • →What changed (and why it matters): What actually impacts importers this month
  • →Practical takeaways: What you should be doing differently right now
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Tariff Tea, July 2026 replay
Tariff Tea

July 7, 2026

Tariff Tea, July 2026

  • →Latest tariff updates: A clear breakdown across the U.S. and key trading partners
  • →What changed (and why it matters): What actually impacts importers this month
  • →Practical takeaways: What you should be doing differently right now
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Tariff Tea, June 2026 replay
Tariff Tea

June 2, 2026

Tariff Tea, June 2026

  • →Latest tariff updates: A clear breakdown across the U.S. and key trading partners
  • →What changed (and why it matters): What actually impacts importers this month
  • →Practical takeaways: What you should be doing differently right now
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Tariff Tea, May 2026 replay
Tariff Tea

May 5, 2026

Tariff Tea, May 2026

  • →Latest tariff updates: A clear breakdown across the U.S. and key trading partners
  • →What changed (and why it matters): What actually impacts importers this month
  • →Practical takeaways: What you should be doing differently right now
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Tariff Tea, April 2026 replay
Tariff Tea

April 7, 2026

Tariff Tea, April 2026

  • →Latest tariff updates: A clear breakdown across the U.S. and key trading partners
  • →What changed (and why it matters): What actually impacts importers this month
  • →IEEPA duty refunds: The latest developments and recovery opportunities
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Tariff Tea, March 2026 replay
Tariff Tea

March 3, 2026

Tariff Tea, March 2026

  • →Most recent tariff updates: A clear view of what changed over the last month across the U.S. and key trading partners, why those shifts matter, and how importers should adjust. We’ll separate headline chatter from operational reality.
  • →IEEPA gets struck down, now what? A practical look at what this development could mean for duty exposure, refunds, and compliance strategy, and how importers can position themselves while the situation unfolds.
  • →Live Q&A with Licensed Customs Brokers who are in the trenches: Ask anything. We’ll prioritize practical, real-world questions from attendees and keep the discussion focused on actionable compliance and tariff-mitigation moves.
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Tariff Tea, February 2026 replay
Tariff Tea

February 3, 2026

Tariff Tea, February 2026

  • →Most recent tariff updates. A clear view of what changed over the last month across the U.S. and key trading partners, why those shifts matter, and how importers should adjust. We’ll separate headline chatter from operational reality.
  • →Import Compliance Manuals. Most importers don’t have an Import Compliance Manual. The rest have one that isn’t true.
  • →Live Q&A with Licensed Customs Brokers who are in the trenches.
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Tariff Tea, January 2026 replay
Tariff Tea

January 6, 2026

Tariff Tea, January 2026

  • →Most recent tariff updates: A clear view of what changed over the last month across the U.S. and key trading partners, why those shifts matter, and how importers should adjust. We’ll separate headline chatter from operational reality.
  • →Broker Known Importer Program (BKIP) has been around for a decade, and most importers have never heard of it. In this webinar, we’re going to fix that!
  • →Live Q&A with Licensed Customs Brokers who are in the trenches.
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Tariff Tea, December 2025 replay
Tariff Tea

December 3, 2025

Tariff Tea, December 2025

  • →Most recent tariff updates - What’s changed in the last few weeks across U.S. and key partner countries, and which HS ranges and industries should be paying close attention.
  • →First Sale for Export (FSFE) – “It won’t work for us” myths. We’ll tackle the most common concern from Importers of Record: “Our vendors will never agree to this.”, “We can’t disclose margins.”, “Our structure is too complex.”
  • →Live Q&A with Licensed Customs Brokers who are in the trenches.
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Why Join

Why join CargoTrans webinars

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Decisions you can act on Monday

Every episode ends with a takeaway you can apply to your next shipment, entry, or supplier negotiation.

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Senior strategists, on the record

No marketing talk. You hear directly from the Licensed Customs Brokers and freight specialists who handle these shipments every day.

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Live answers to your real questions

Bring your HTS code, your lane, your CF-28 — we answer live, on air, with the same rigor we give paying clients.