The Drip Capital Blog
Insights on finance, working capital, and the realities of international trade: exports, imports, shipping, logistics, and customs clearance.
U.S. Import Ban on Canadian Goods: List of Products and What Importers Need to Know
Understand the U.S. import ban on Canadian goods, all 68 covered classifications, applicable duties, sourcing alternatives, and illustrative cost comparisons.
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What Will Make Christmas Shoppers Buy From You Instead Of A Cheaper Competitor?
Price isn't the only thing Christmas shoppers weigh. Here's how small retailers can win the sale without discounting everything.
How To Forecast A Year You Can't See
Tariff rates can move while your goods are already at sea. Here's why annual forecasting breaks down for importers, and how order timing needs to adapt.
Why Apparel Businesses Take Their Most Expensive Loans Before Their Best Sales Months
Apparel businesses pay for peak-season inventory long before their customers pay them. This piece follows a single order from deposit to payment to show where the gap opens, why traditional facilities cover less of it than owners expect, and what filling it in a hurry actually costs.
Tariff Refund Guide: How to Claim Yours Through CBP CAPE
A step-by-step guide to filing a CAPE Declaration and claiming your IEEPA tariff refund, plus how to bridge the 60-90 day wait with financing.
Everyone Is Buying Before July 24. Are You?
Container imports are set to break all-time records ahead of August tariff changes. Here is what the math actually looks like for importers deciding whether to buy early.
Solar's Biggest Cost Isn't the Panel Anymore
The balance of system; the wiring, switchgear, and connectors, now drives most of a solar project's cost. Can its economics still drive the energy transition? And what does that mean for the people who supply it?
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Section 321 De Minimis in 2026: What US Importers Need to Know
Understand Section 321 de minimis changes in 2026, compare postal and non-postal entry routes, and see what low-value imports mean for your customs budget.
Ecommerce Working Capital: How to Fund Your Next Inventory Cycle
Plan ecommerce working capital around inventory, expenses, and sales receipts. Calculate your cash gap and compare financing that fits your operating cycle.
Foreign Trade Zone: Duty Timing and Costs for US Importers
Understand how a foreign trade zone affects US import duties, compare bonded storage, and assess whether duty deferral outweighs added operating costs for you.
Amazon Seller Financing for Inventory and FBA Cash Flow
Explore Amazon seller financing options, how Amazon Lending works, and ways to match inventory purchases, FBA expenses, and repayments to your expected payouts.
Bill of Exchange Explained for US Importers and Exporters
Learn how a bill of exchange works in US trade, who signs it, when payment is due, and how sight drafts and acceptance affect document release and cash plans.
Increase Bank: How Its API Banking Platform Works
Explore Increase Bank, its API banking platform, payment tools, fees, and setup process. Learn what your team needs to build and operate an integration today.
Equipment Financing Companies in 2026: How to Compare Your Options
Compare Equipment Financing Companies in 2026 by eligibility, payment terms, total cost, and ownership. Explore bank loans, SBA programs, and leasing options.
Equipment Financing vs. Working Capital: How to Fund Your Next Equipment Purchase
Compare Equipment Financing vs. Working Capital Loan options, repayment timing, project costs, and the operating cash needed to support an equipment purchase.