The CrossDock

• 11/02/23
• 4 min read

C J International is a full-service Customs broker and Freight Forwarder. In this post, we cover the basics of import classification. What is import classification? Every product imported into the United States falls under a classification co [...]

• 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

Cargo insurance offers protection from external damage during transit, of one’s own cargo or in the case of a General Average (GA) claim. International carriers have limited liability for losses and you cannot depend on carrier reimbursement alone [...]

• 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 [...]

• 06/22/23
• 2 min read

Antidumping and countervailing duties are intended to counteract unfair trade practices. These duties are imposed when the Department of Commerce (Commerce) determines that an imported product is being sold at an unfairly low price, such as when the [...]