What is Country of Origin? Best Practices for Compliance
With CBP enforcing regulations for transshipments, it’s crucial to follow country of origin marking requirements. Learn how to stay compliant and reduce dutie...
Bonded Warehouses and Their Benefits for Importers
What is a bonded warehouse, and what advantages can you expect when storing your goods under bond? Find out how these facilities are a boon for importers....
What is CTPAT? Strengthening Supply Chain Security
We explain CBP’s Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (CTPAT) program and its benefits both to national security and US importers....
US Import Duties: Find Rates, Calculate Costs, and Pay CBP
Understanding how import duties work and paying them on time is essential when you’re bringing goods into the US. You’ll find everything you need to know as...
Export Controls and Their Impact on US Importers
Are export controls affecting your import business? Learn why these rules exist and why you may need to understand them to legally resell certain imported goods...
An Importer’s Guide to What Happens After Customs Clearance
Depending on your transaction, a few things can happen once your imported shipment passes customs clearance. Find out what happens on the other side of the red ...
Import Process With a Freight Forwarder: Roles and Duties
We explain where freight forwarders fit into the import process, how they contrast with customs brokers, and their importance in arranging international freight...
Who Manages the Customs Clearance Process for US Importers?
The complexities of US customs require years of experience and practice to successfully navigate. Find out who manages this process for importers in the USA....
Customs Bond Requirements Every Importer Must Satisfy
Purchasing a customs bond isn’t difficult, but fulfilling the requirements needed to obtain one can be confusing. We’ll explain these guidelines to help you...
