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At Mouse & Bear Solutions, we thrive on keeping up with the latest in the import and export market, and we want the same for our clients.
Browse our blog for expert tips, the latest industry updates and insights into international trade and logistics. From import tax changes and country-specific updates in regulations to their impact on your global deployment efforts, we provide the knowledge you need to navigate compliance with confidence.
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14 August 2025
What is Fair Market Value - and Why It Can Cost You at the Border
Learn how fair market value impacts import duties - and how to avoid costly customs revaluations when shipping tech hardware globa...
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14 August 2025
What’s the Difference between an Importer of Record and a Customs Broker?
Read our guide for an explaination of the roles of the Importer of Record and the Customs Broker, and how their functions are quit...
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05 August 2025
IOR and EOR Services Launched Into The Canary Islands!
Navigate your digital and tech imports to the Canary Islands successfully with Mouse & Bear's IOR and EOR services to this distinc...
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15 July 2025
Do You Need an Importer of Record?
Importing IT hardware overseas? Learn why you need an Importer of Record (IOR) for servers, networking gear, and cloud equipment -...
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03 July 2025
June 2025 Global Tech Trade Compliance Update
June 2025 saw major changes in tech trade compliance: rare earths, digital taxes, EU laws, and looming tariffs. Here’s what global...
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12 May 2025
Big News: US and China Ease Trade Tensions — What It Means for You
In a welcome move, the United States and China have agreed to significantly roll back tariffs on each other’s goods — at least for...
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14 April 2025
Trump's Tariff Exemptions as of April 11, 2025: What You Need to Know
The USA has announced temporary tariff exemptions on key tech imports. Find out what this means for businesses and global trade.
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03 April 2025
New USA Tariff for Global Tech Imports
A new tariff on global tech imports has been implemented by the USA. Read about the potential implications.
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07 February 2025
New US Government Tariff on Chinese Imports
The US has introduced a new tariff on Chinese imports. Learn how this affects IOR services and what steps to take.
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18 December 2024
5 Reasons why Importing Refurbished Goods can be Difficult
Successfully importing refurbished goods within the technology sector can be challenging. Find out why.
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06 November 2024
2025 Import Tax Updates
In 2025, a number of countries are making changes to import taxes and duties. Find out how this could affect the cost of importing...
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23 September 2024
Important Update on U.S. Government Requirements when using Airfreight to Move Goods
Learn about the new U.S. Government requirements when using airfreight to move goods to or through the United States.
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10 September 2024
Why Obtaining Customs Receipts from your Importer of Record is Crucial
Find out why obtaining customs receipts from your Importer of record provider is crucial for compliance, accurate record-keeping a...
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15 August 2024
The Benefits of using a Exporter of Record
What is an Exporter of Record?
An Exporter of Record is the legal exporting entity responsible for ensuring full compliance ...
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02 July 2024
5 Tips to Choose the Right Importer of Record Provider
In today’s global market, ensuring the secure and compliant import of IT and technology products is more critical than ever...
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