Arne Mielken

Ask The Customs Manager Apr 6, 2026

The Direct Consignment Rule Most Importers Don't Know

This video explains the direct consignment rule in international trade, a critical technicality where goods must be…

Ask The Customs Manager Apr 4, 2026

Port Detention Trap: Why Importers Are Forced to Abandon Goods

This video exposes the critical financial pitfalls within global logistics, particularly the demurrage and detention…

Ask The Customs Manager Apr 2, 2026

Customs Broker Liability Explained: Why Importers Pay the Penalty (Importer of Record Risk)

Are you really protected when you hire a customs broker — or are you unknowingly carrying 100% of the legal risk? In…

Ask The Customs Manager Mar 31, 2026

The Tariff Evasion Scheme That's Landing Importers in Prison

This video exposes the dangerous global trade scam of illegal transshipment and country of origin evasion, a critical…

Ask The Customs Manager Mar 29, 2026

Customs Brokers Can't Protect You Anymore

This video explains the shift in global trade towards AI customs audits, where algorithms actively scan shipments for…

Ask The Customs Manager Mar 27, 2026

Save Thousands on Import Duties With This Strategy

If your company sources imported goods through an intermediary, you might be voluntarily paying extra taxes on another…