The CrossDock

• 07/11/23
• 3 min read

What is a Foreign Trade Zone? Foreign Trade Zones (FTZs) are designated areas within the United States that are treated by Customs as if they are outside of the United States. By allowing merchandise to be entered into a zone free of duty, [...]

• 07/06/23
• 3 min read

get a quote Do I need cargo insurance? Without marine cargo insurance, importers don’t have any real protection if your goods are... damaged lost in transit subject to a General Average Damage to a container can have [...]

• 06/28/23
• 2 min read

Direct identification drawback is the simplest type of unused merchandise drawback claim under the U.S. Duty Drawback program. Unused direct ID drawback Unused direct identification drawback applies to goods that are: exported OR d [...]

• 06/26/23
• 2 min read

Unused merchandise drawback is one of the more common categories of drawback claims under the U.S. duty drawback program. What is unused merchandise drawback? Unused merchandise drawback allows for a duty refund up to 99% for imported goo [...]

• 05/25/23
• 2 min read

Choose a freight forwarder you can trust to understand industry regulations as well as your company’s goals. Choosing a forwarder Here are a few guiding questions as you determine which freight forwarder to work with: Is this [...]

• 05/18/23
• 2 min read

Choosing a Customs broker is a significant decision. You want to find a broker who understands industry regulations, but also your company's goals and unique needs. Choosing a broker Here are a few guiding questions as you choose a broker [...]

• 05/04/23
• 3 min read

In fall of 2023, APHIS (Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service) will publish a list of HTS codes for products which will newly require a Lacey Act declaration for Customs clearance. 6 months later, the Lacey Act declaration requirement will b [...]