Post Views1056Any cargo with commercial value in excess of $2,500 entering the U.S. is subject to duties and taxes. But […]
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What Are Bonded Goods?
Post Views1569There are a ton of steps involved in any import to the U.S. It can be overwhelming when first […]
COVID-19 Cases at LA Ports: Could There Be a Shutdown?
Post Views5750Everyone knows that COVID has taken its toll on the economy, and frankly, most of us are probably sick […]
New USMCA for Importers: What You Need to Know
Post Views12888If you’ve had your ear to industry news for the last couple of years, chances are relatively high that […]
What is Inherent Vice of Cargo?
Post Views14963Bad news with anything related to international cargo is always a huge bummer. Generally speaking, if something goes badly, […]
What is a Pier Pass Fee?
Post Views13155Do you ever feel like forecasting your freight bill is unpredictable? Like you can’t quite get a grasp on […]
Container Labeling: Properly Labeling Your Ocean Cargo
Post Views25494Have you researched any of the fines and penalties associated with the U.S. Customs and AMS violations? They are […]
Why Was My Cargo Rolled?
Post Views23209Aren’t you glad you picked the most stress-free, easy going, uncomplicated career choice? We didn’t think that was the […]
Imports: When is a Power Of Attorney Needed?
Post Views24145As you might imagine, there’s a ton of security surrounding U.S. imports. Customs is incredibly careful regarding what comes […]
Understanding Merchandise Processing Fee
Post Views16314It can be hard to keep track of all the charges associated with a shipment. Everything from the big […]
Avoiding Disasters with AMS Customs
Post Views14315No one wins when fighting with AMS Customs. Well…actually, AMS Customs wins. Point is, getting in trouble with AMS […]
Importance of Accurate Packing Lists
Post Views13958You’ve probably received an earful throughout your career in shipping on the importance of document correctness. But as you’ve […]
What is a Shipper’s Letter of Instruction?
Post Views6295Document management is one of the many organization hassles of running a business. While the Shipper’s Letter of Instruction […]
Foreign Trade Zones: 3 Key Benefits
Post Views3882International trade and logistics costs are sometimes difficult to manage. It often feels as though there’s a thousand ways […]
Benefits of ACH Duty Payments
Post Views5409There are a variety of ways that you can pay for import duty charges. Many shippers have sent payment […]