DFDL Trade and Tariffs Publication: Transshipment Guide 2025

Transshipment is a critical yet complex part of today’s global supply chains. While it enables faster and more efficient trade, it also carries significant compliance risks – from customs scrutiny to sanctions and duty evasion concerns.

To help businesses, trade professionals, and legal advisers navigate this challenging landscape, the DFDL Trade and Tariffs Practice has prepared a comprehensive Transshipment Guide 2025.

Inside the Guide, you’ll find:

  • Key legal definitions and distinctions (transit, re-export, indirect shipment).
  • What operations are permitted under transshipment rules.
  • ASEAN, China, and U.S. legal frameworks.
  • Certificates of Non-Manipulation (CNM) and practical template.
  • Compliance checklists and workflows for minimizing risks.
  • Case studies on enforcement and lessons learned.

Whether you are an in-house compliance officer, logistics manager, or international trade lawyer, this guide offers practical tools to safeguard supply chains and avoid costly penalties.

Download the Publication here.