Posts by USA Customs Clearance

Boat season is fast approaching. Are you interested in the boat transport process or seeking to learn more about yacht shipping? Those seeking information on how to ship a boat or how to make money shipping a boat to the U.S. can follow these 10 easy tips. Find a Boat Transport Service If you are…

If you are new to importing, you are likely hearing about customs bonds for the first time. You might know that you will need a customs bond or imports bond before you can bring your shipment or shipments into the United States. This poses a question you might be asking yourself: Why is a customs…

Navigating customs clearance can be an arduous journey whether you are a novice or a veteran importer. The anticipation of an arriving shipment and the angst of worrying about the logistics is not for the faint at heart. However a glitch with things like the U.S. customs bond verification process can halt everything. When it…

Importing food into the U.S. is simple if you have a customs plan. Contact AFC International and we can walk you through the food importing process.

Importing cars to USA borders is a process that you can’t just put on cruise control. It’s even more difficult to get the key to that car and drive it across the USA border to importing victory lane. The importing process comes wrought with emission testing, importing regulations and manufacturer requirements. Take a drive with…

Importing from China to the United States takes many entities working in sync to keep the supply chain moving. There are a few basic guidelines when importing from China. Sourcing goods, paying for goods, arranging shipping and final delivery and more are all parts of the process. Other things to be aware of when importing…

Just about everything has some type of acronym that it’s known by today. In the world of importing, there is a long list of acronyms or lingo to become familiar with like HTSUS. So what is the meaning of HTSUS? Simply put, HTSUS stands for the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States. Ok, so…

Commercially importing electronics into the USA is a hassle, but if managed successfully, can reap higher rewards than any other import! In 2016, the world spent over $2.5 trillion just on electronics alone, while the United States spent about $336 billion. The countless regulations and large margin for error is enough to discourage many importers…

If you’re seeking to import goods into the United States, you might be asking yourself if you need an import license. Believe it or not, but the U.S. is one of the few countries in the world that does not require an import license. Other countries are not so import friendly. You will likely find…

First Importing Tool: Business Partner A challenge is often shared by first time importers. How to best understand the process of an international shipment? There are many processes that it must go through before delivering to the door. It is common to wait until the shipment is already in transit. Then begin thinking about the…