How to Navigate an FDA Import Alert
When shipments are added to an FDA import alert, goods are subject to detainment, causing an array of production issues. Learn how to navigate and comply with i...
CBP Post Summary Correction and its Usefulness to Importers
Proper use of post-summary corrections can prevent costly fines and other punitive actions from Customs and Border Protection (CBP). We show you how in this art...
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...
