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Importer of Record vs Consignee: Meanings and Definitions

Importer of record and consignee are two different roles in international shipping, and this guide helps importers understand who handles customs compliance, wh...

Importing Scrap Metal: A Guide to U.S. Regulations and Policies

Scrap metal imports can be profitable and strategically valuable, and this guide helps importers understand metal classifications, agency oversight, licensing s...

TMF Hold: How Traffic Mitigation Fees Affect U.S. Importers

A TMF hold can delay container release at the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach when the required Traffic Mitigation Fee has not been paid, and this guide hel...

How to Submit ISF to U.S. Customs Correctly

ISF filing is the required security data importers must submit before ocean cargo leaves for the U.S., and this guide explains how to file it correctly, avoid p...

Import Challenges: We Explain Trade Barriers and More

Import challenges include tariffs, trade rules, shipping delays, and compliance risks that can disrupt even experienced businesses, and this guide helps importe...

Import Costs from Mexico: Overcome the Maze of Expenses

Import costs from Mexico include duties, tariffs, border fees, and logistics charges that can quickly affect landed cost, and this guide helps importers underst...

Import Costs From France: Understanding Tariff Codes

Import costs from France include duties, tariffs, shipping, and customs fees that can affect every shipment’s final price, and this guide helps importers esti...

Importing Food From Italy: A Ripe Opportunity

Importing food from Italy gives U.S. businesses access to sought-after staples like olive oil, pasta, wine, cheese, and cured meats, and this guide helps import...

FDA Customs Hold: How To Set Your Goods Free From Captivity

FDA customs holds delay shipments when regulated goods need closer review for safety or compliance, and this guide helps importers understand hold triggers, avo...

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