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TRG walks through a full Incoterms Comparison of CIF and FOB.

Incoterms Comparison: CIF Versus FOB

Get a better idea of which term is right for your business in this Incoterms® comparison of CIF versus FOB. While we all understand the importance of knowing the Incoterms® rules used for our business, sometimes it can be difficult to identify which one is the right choice. In this Incoterms® comparison, we are…

Trade Risk Guaranty provides an educational video answering the questions: what is bond sufficiency?

[Video] What is Bond Sufficiency?

In an educational video, Trade Risk Guaranty explains the basics of bond sufficiency and how an importer must forecast their importing when an increase is necessary. Although U.S. Customs Bond Sufficiency has always been a focus for U.S. Customs and Border Protection, the topic has become a much bigger issue for many U.S. businesses…

The Increasing Importance of Cybersecurity in International Trade

Cybercrimes have accounted for $2 trillion in losses this year – a good reminder that companies large and small need to ensure even the basic level of cybersecurity hygiene to protect both themselves and their customers. But in the international trade world, it’s as critical as ever to tighten up your digital infrastructure to protect…

Incoterms 2020 Guide to Noteworthy Changes

A Guide to the Notable Changes in Incoterms® 2020

Every 10 years, the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) updates its Incoterms® rules for international trade. Here’s what’s changing for Incoterms 2020. After months of speculation, the wait for a decade’s worth of new Incoterms® is finally over. In September, the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) published their new set of guidelines for international trade…

What Are the Top 10 U.S. Imports?

American imports totaled $2.614 trillion last year. Read the list below to find out which products made up the top 10 U.S. imports for 2018. The following list details the top 10 U.S. imports in 2018 — ranking them in order of highest dollar value. America is among the largest importers in the world and the U.S. current…

Trade Risk Guaranty explains the basics of a U.S. Customs Import Bond in a short educational video.

[Video] What is a U.S. Customs Import Bond?

Trade Risk Guaranty walks through the basics of a U.S. Customs Import Bond; what they are, who they cover, and how they work. There are many parts of the importing process that can confuse and overwhelm a business that is new to international trade. However, a U.S. Customs Import Bond is one of the most…