Matt Springate

Matt Springate
As Principal for Tradewin’s US consulting practice, Matt brings extensive experience in working with importers and exporters to perfect their compliance operations. He specializes in duty recovery programs, preferential trade agreement qualification, tariff classification, prior disclosures, and audit support. Preceding this role, Matt was Principal of Tradewin’s European practice for five years, based in the United Kingdom. There, he managed a team of consultants across multiple European countries providing both tactical and advisory services for customers. Prior to relocating to the UK, Matt served as Tradewin’s Manager of U.S. Duty Drawback services, and as an Advisory Services Consultant. Matt holds a Master of Arts degree in Diplomacy and International Commerce from the University of Kentucky and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from Furman University. He is a Licensed Customs Broker and is IATA/FIATA Certified. Matt is based in Boston, Massachusetts.
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CBP Issues CSMS Guidance on Temporary Section 122 Tariffs

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U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has issued CSMS #67844987, providing operational guidance implementing the Administration’s temporary global tariff action under Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974, following the President’s February 20, 2026 Proclamation.

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Topics: Duty Drawback, United States, Customs, Trade Compliance, CBP

US Supreme Court Limits Use of IEEPA for Tariffs: Key Points for Importers

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Today, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that the government cannot use the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) to impose tariffs. This is a significant legal change, but there is no immediate operational impact for importers. Duties under IEEPA must still be paid, and refund questions remain unresolved. IEEPA tariffs will be replaced with a 10% global tariff under Section 122 of the Tariff Act of 1974.

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Topics: United States, Customs, Trade Compliance, CBP

U.S.–U.K. Economic Prosperity Deal Takes Effect

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On June 16, 2025, President Trump signed an executive order to implement the U.S.–U.K. Economic Prosperity Deal. The purpose of this landmark agreement is to expand trade, enhance supply chain security, and address national security concerns. It marks a significant step forward in strengthening economic ties between the United States and the United Kingdom.

At Tradewin, we are closely monitoring the implementation of this agreement to help our clients understand the implications and prepare for the changes ahead.

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Topics: Tradewin, United States, UK, Tariffs

CBP Further Clarifies the Definition of 'Transacting Customs Business'

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On December 19th, 2023, US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) issued ruling HQ H326926. A US Customs Broker inquired in the ruling as to whether an unlicensed offshore third party could be granted access to its ABI system to prepare customs entry data using shipment documents and other referenced information. In this proposed process flow, the US Customs Broker would review, analyze, and correct any errors or omissions in the prepared data before submitting a completed 7501 entry into the United States.

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Topics: United States, Customs

View from the United States: Trade Program Fundamentals

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As our Vice President Michael Bellezza spoke about on June 26th, the pace of change in trade compliance regulations and requirements has never been swifter than in the past five years.

The United States market is not unique in grappling with these regulatory challenges. However, the formality with which US Customs & Border Protection, the US Bureau of Industry and Security, and other relevant government agencies enforce regulations, combined with the market size and trade volumes most US-based customers must manage, make this a jurisdiction where strategy and forethought are especially key to ensure trade compliance departments meet their goals.

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