What the US–Ecuador Agreement on Reciprocal Trade means for coffee, cacao, and craft imports
What is signed, what still needs checking at entry, and why a product-specific quote matters more than a general tariff claim.
Trade notes
Reference notes for buyers preparing an order or checking a document sequence. Each article links to the primary sources used.
Importing green coffee into the United States: the filing checklist
A practical sequence for facility, FSVP, phytosanitary, security, customs, and closing records.
How toquilla-straw hats are graded, from Cuenca to Montecristi
Why a grade name is only a starting point, and which measurable details belong in an approval specification.