Articles by Jacob Lee

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 we give a full rundown.

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 tape here.

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 transportation.