How The 2026 Oil Price Surge Is Reshaping Global Import and Export Trade
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2026 Latest Customs Data | Global Trade Data| yTrade Blog
Explore 2026 latest Customs Data with global trade data on yTrade. Track key fields, HS codes, and company signals to support buyer/supplier checks and trade decisions.
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China Oil Imports by Country: Where Does China Get Most of Its Oil From?
China oil imports by country: Russia leads at 20.11% of US$243.6B in HS 27 fuel imports over Jan–Jul 2026, ahead of Saudi Arabia at 10.46% and Brazil at 9.89%.
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Which Are the Top Rice Importing Countries in 2026?
Rice importing countries 2026: Tanzania leads at US$7.1B (47.24%), ahead of the Philippines (US$4.15B) and Vietnam by destination value in HS 1006 trade data.
Sophia
What Is a Customs Bond? Types, Cost & When You Need One
What is a customs bond? A financial guarantee to CBP that you will pay duties and meet import rules. Learn when it is required, the types, and bond amounts.
Sophia
How to Verify a Chinese Supplier Using Customs Data (Step-by-Step)
A 6-step verification workflow that uses customs data, business registries, sanctions lists, and shipment continuity signals to separate real Chinese factories from middlemen, paper shells, and fraudsters.
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How to Find an HS Code Step-by-Step (with Real Examples)
A 6-step workflow for finding the correct HS code for any product — from plain-English description to country-specific 10-digit extension — with three worked examples and the cross-check most guides skip.
Marcus
How to Access US Import Data: 4 Methods Compared (Step-by-Step)
Four ways to access US import data — CBP FOIA, Census USA Trade Online, free aggregators, and paid platforms — compared on coverage, freshness, cost, and effort, with a worked example tested through all four.
Marcus
What Is Customs Data — and How to Actually Use It (With Real Examples)
A step-by-step explainer of customs data: the four types you'll encounter, which countries publish it, where to access it, and five concrete workflows used by real importers and exporters.
Marcus
How to Read a Bill of Lading: A Field-by-Field Guide for Trade Researchers
Every field on a bill of lading explained — master vs house BOL, shipper, consignee, vessel, container, HS code, weight — and what each one tells you about the buyer or supplier behind the shipment.
Marcus
How to Use AI Agents in Your Import Export Business: A Practical Playbook
The practical guide to using AI agents in your import export business: MCP, trade data APIs, prompts vs skills, and complex workflow blueprints you can adapt.
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Top Importing Countries and Companies of Malaysia Crude Oil
Malaysia crude oil exports hit $7.57B in 2025. Thailand led with $5.29B (70%), followed by Australia and China. Company-level shipment records on yTrade.
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