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• 11/02/23
• 4 min read

Learn the basics of import classification. What is import classification? Every product imported into the United States falls under a classification code in the Harmonized Tariff System (HTS). This classification identifies the product an [...]

• 10/05/23
• 4 min read

Importing costs depend on a wide variety of factors, including what goods you import and from where. Here are some basic costs to understand. U.S. Customs Duty Rate Every product imported into the United States falls under a classificatio [...]

• 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 [...]