If you’re a U.S. importer, there is a good chance that your goods are entered in one of the 5 busiest ports in the United States. What is a Port of Entry? A port of entry is a location where...
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Why is Trade Risk Guaranty Located in Montana?
A big perk of being a TRG employee is getting to enjoy the city of Bozeman, Montana, and what surrounds it. Montana is a state of treasures to be found. The employees of TRG are lucky enough to...
What is HTS and HTSUS?
Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) codes identify all internationally traded goods and are the same for all countries that use the HTS, while HTSUS codes are specific to the United States. Harmonized...
The History of Piracy in International Trade
To better understand and mitigate the threat of the pirates, it helps to better understand the history of piracy in international trade. The history of piracy has struck fear into the hearts of...
Customs Drawback Bond | Activity Code 1A
A Customs Drawback Bond guarantees full repayment to U.S. Customs and Border Protection of an overpaid drawback as determined by the liquidation of the drawback claim. What is a Drawback Bond? When...
Customs Bond Activity Code Guide
There’s an array of activity codes associated with US Customs bonds. The most common bonds are activity code one importer bonds; however, the other types of Customs bonds play a crucial role in...
What Insurers Want to Know Before Insuring Your Warehouse Goods
Numerous factors go into the decision for an insurer to offer a quote for warehouse cargo insurance coverage. Let’s discuss what they want to know about your business. Warehouse Insurance protects...
Friendly Floatees | Bath Toys Become World Travelers
Ever wonder what happens to plastic bath toys that end up in the ocean? They travel all across the world. Since 1992, plastic bath toys made by First Years Inc. have been traveling across the world...
Are Your Goods Subject to the FDA?
Almost all food products imported into the U.S. are subject to review by the FDA. The decision to inspect the goods is based on:
Nature of the Product,
FDA Priorities,
Past History of the Commodity.
What is The Automated Commercial Environment (ACE)?
The Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) is a web-based system that the trade community uses to report imports and exports while the government determines admissibility. The ACE Secure Data Portal...
What Shipping Method is Right for Me?
Every importer has different needs when shipping goods to the United States, and it’s important they use the ideal shipping method for their business. Choosing a Shipping Method When shipping goods...
Human Resources for U.S. Importers
Human resources are available to importers who can help make the shipping and entry process easy from start to finish. Importers can often tackle all the necessary tasks involved with the U.S....