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Importing for Amazon: Labeling Requirements

Shippers using the services of Fulfillment By Amazon must follow specific labeling requirements set by Amazon to ensure an efficient and hassle-free shipping process. FBA Product Labeling Requirements Each box or pallet that is shipped to Amazon must be correctly identified with appropriate labeling. Shipments to Amazon should have the following types of labels: FNSKU…

Challenge Filed On Section 301 List 3 Tariffs

In a recent court filing on 9/10/20, a group of vinyl tiling companies: (HMTX Industries LLC, Halstead New England Corporation, and Metroflor Corporation) filed a lawsuit against the Office of The United States Trade Representative (USTR) regarding Section 301 List 3 Tariffs (and potentially List 4). In this lawsuit, the Plaintiff alleges that the USTR…

Carrier Limit of Liability: Filing a Lost Freight Claim

Filing a lost freight claim with a carrier while only being covered by carrier limit of liability is consistently a losing battle for shippers. Shippers expecting to be fully reimbursed by their carrier for their lost goods are almost always unpleasantly surprised by the amount they actually receive. Lost Freight Claims Covered by Carrier Limit…

The 6 Methods of Customs Valuation

Customs valuation is generally determined using transaction value. However, when using transaction value is insufficient, valuation can be determined using 5 other methods. The 6 Methods of Customs Valuation Method 1: Transaction value Method 2: Transaction value of identical goods Method 3: Transaction value of similar goods Method 4: Deductive method Method 5: Computed method…

Importing For Amazon: Best Shipping Practices

To successfully and efficiently ship products to Amazon, FBA sellers should follow proper shipping practices. This can help FBA sellers avoid a lot of hassle, including delays, shipment rejections, and more. Shipping Method When shipping FBA products to Amazon from another country, FBA sellers must choose how to send products from the supplier to an…

Summer 2020 Esprit De Corps Day at TRG

On August 21st, Trade Risk Guaranty observed Summer 2020 Esprit De Corps day. The purpose of Esprit De Corps day is to establish and reinforce a feeling of pride, fellowship, and common loyalty between all TRG employees. However, due to COVID-19, our Summer Esprit De Corps day looked a little different this year. This year,…