China Manufacturing Decoded

Author: Sofeast

Join Renaud Anjoran, Founder & CEO of Sofeast, in this podcast aimed at importers who develop their own products as he discusses the hottest topics and shares actionable tips for manufacturing in China & Asia today! WHO IS RENAUD? Renaud is a French ISO 9001 & 14001 certified lead auditor, ASQ certified Quality Engineer and Quality Manager who has been working in the Chinese manufacturing industry since 2005. He is the founder of the Sofeast group that has over 200 staff globally and offers services (QA, product development & engineering, project management, Supply Chain Management, product compliance, reliability testing), contract manufacturing, and 3PL fulfillment for importers and businesses who develop their own products and buyers from China & SE Asia. WHY LISTEN? Well discuss interesting topics for anyone who develops and sources their products from Asian suppliers and will share Renauds decades of manufacturing experience, as well as inviting guests from the industry to get a different viewpoint. Our goal is to help you get better results and end up with suppliers and products that exceed your expectations!
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Importing to the USA, HTS Code Tips, and Handling Tariffs (Feat. Owen Haacke of Supply Chain Shark)
Episode 250
Thursday, 2 January, 2025

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