Resources to Help Members Navigate Tariffs and Global Sourcing
Tariffs have caused uncertainty for International Housewares Association (IHA) member companies and their business plans. IHA is monitoring the situation and is working to educate members as details evolve.
IHA and its Washington D.C.-based government affairs office are working to bring insight and resources to the industry. Below is a list of efforts and resources to support members.
New Exhibitor Tariff Relief Program
The International Housewares Association understands that tariffs have had a tremendous impact on its members and the industry. As a part of the organization’s mission to maximize the success of the home and housewares industry, IHA has created a Tariff Relief Program to provide support and flexibility for members to exhibit at the industry’s most important event – The Inspired Home Show, March 10-12, 2026.
Education
Free Webinars
Receive the latest updates on the tariffs directly from industry experts through the following webinars:
- March 27 – Tariff Update from Washington D.C.
- April 23 – Tariff Update: Part 2, Answering the Key Questions
- May 14 – Tariff Update: Part 3, Proven Tariff Mitigation Strategies
- June 11 – Taming Tariff Turbulence – How AI Can Make Trade Compliance Smarter (and Easier)
Future webinars will be listed when available.
Bonded Warehouses
Using a bonded warehouse to store imported goods delays the payment of customs duties. Duties are deferred until the products are taken out of the warehouse. Learn more about benefits and access lists of Bonded Warehouses in the U.S. and Canada.
Locating U.S. Manufacturers
Using a manufacturer located in the U.S. can eliminate tariff and ocean freight costs. Click to access an example list of injection molding companies and a list of manufacturer directories.
Resources
IHA has partnered with Quickcode, a unique trade compliance tool with explainable AI, that brings all the legal sources for classifications to a single pane. IHA members receive a discounted rate on the tool, which helps companies calculate specific tariffs.
A free trial is available here, or members can receive the discount by contacting Jessie DesRochers.
IHA works closely with freight logistics provider, TQL Global. TQL provides a substantial menu of logistics services and has a knowledgeable and experienced brokerage team focused on tariff issues.
For more information visit TQL’s website or contact customsconsulting@tqlglobal.com.
Reed Smith provides commentary and analysis by Reed Smith lawyers on the latest developments in trade, sanctions and export controls.
For more information, visit the Reed Smith website.
Global Business Alliance’s (GBA) Tariff Tracker helps navigate the numerous tariff developments.
For more information, visit the GBA website.
Action
Sourcing Trade Missions
Join IHA on a Sourcing Trade Mission to find factories and products to help diversify your supply chain. IHA will be leading a mission to India in October. Contact Lori Szudarek to express interest in participating. Additional information including dates, itinerary and costs will be made available in the near future.
Advocacy
VoterVoice Platform
IHA created a way for U.S. housewares suppliers to reach congressional representatives about tariff concerns using the VoterVoice platform. The portal offered a streamlined system where companies easily directed concerns to their elected representatives using a letter prepared by IHA.
The campaign resulted in 660 messages sent to members of congress from 216 advocates in 29 states from April 11 – June 10, 2025.
IHA’s Blog features articles to educate and inform the housewares industry about key strategic issues and IHA member services; many of the stories are sourced from IHA’s Government Affairs team and help members stay on top of current legal and technology issues.
Coalitions
Americans for Free Trade is a coalition that IHA has been a member of since its inception during the first Trump administration. The coalition is led by the National Retail Foundation (NRF) and has approximately 100 trade association members.
The NRF has also created CASE – Coalition for an Affordable & Secure Economy for America, which IHA is exploring.
