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Market IntelligenceMarch 19, 2026

OCC Pricing in Q1 2026: From Five-Year Lows to Early Signs of a Rebound

After hitting five-year lows in Q4 2025, OCC prices are showing early signs of recovery. Fastmarkets RISI reports $1–$5/ton increases, Sonoco is raising recycled paperboard prices by $70/ton, and Southeast Asian demand is expected to accelerate post-Ramadan. Here is the full picture.

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IEEPA UpdatesMarch 18, 2026

IEEPA Tariff Rates by Country: A Complete Reference for Importers

IEEPA tariffs were not uniform. China faced rates up to 145%, while Canada and Mexico faced 25%. But the picture is more complex — different HTS codes carried different rates. Here is the complete breakdown.

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Recovered FiberMarch 17, 2026

OCC vs. DSOCC: Understanding Grade Specifications and Quality Standards

OCC11 and DSOCC are both recovered corrugated cardboard, but they are not the same. Mills pay different prices for different grades because the quality differences matter. Here is what you need to know.

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IEEPA UpdatesMarch 16, 2026

Customs Broker vs. Freight Forwarder: Who Should Handle Your IEEPA Refund?

Your customs broker and your freight forwarder are not the same thing. For IEEPA refund claims, one is better positioned to help than the other. Here is why.

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IEEPA UpdatesMarch 15, 2026

How to Organize Your Entry Data for Your IEEPA Refund Claim

The CAPE system will accept refund claims via CSV file upload. If your entry data is disorganized, you will be unprepared. Here is a step-by-step guide to organizing your data now.

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