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...
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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...
[Video] 3 Reasons U.S. Customs Bonds Are Deemed Insufficient
In an educational video, Trade Risk Guaranty identifies the top three reasons U.S. Customs Bonds are deemed insufficient. U.S. Customs Bond Sufficiency is one of those hard-to-grasp topics that...
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...
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....
8 Things to Know When Importing Wine Into the U.S.
Those shipping wine to the United States will need to work with Customs to get it imported, and there are a few things to know about navigating this. The key to efficiently importing wine into the...
Why Is Importing EPA Commodities Risky?
There are certain risks involved when importing EPA commodities, so shippers must be aware of any regulations that could apply to their merchandise. The United States Environmental Protection Agency...
What is an Excise Tax?
An excise tax is a legislated tax on specific goods such as fuel, tobacco, and alcohol. The IRS establishes the amount of this tax, and CBP collects it on its behalf. When importing into the United...
Importing for Amazon | Due Diligence When Choosing a Supplier
FBA shippers need to perform due diligence before selecting a supplier. Performing due diligence can protect buyers from issues like loss and liability. Due diligence is an investigation of a...
[Video] A Breakdown of a Customs Bond Insufficiency Letter
In an educational video, Trade Risk Guaranty explains what is included in a U.S. Customs Bond Insufficiency Letter and what each section means. U.S. Customs Bond Sufficiency continues to be a...
What is an Import Penalty?
Inaccurate classification of goods, valuation of goods, country of origin, or goods not invoiced or declared can lead to CBP applying an import penalty on an importer. Import penalties are fines and...