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U.S. Customs Bond: Effective Date Versus Payment Due Date
There are many dates associated with the placement and renewal of a U.S. Customs Bond, but one of the most important is the bond effective date. When the time has come for the renewal of your U.S....
How Does a Multi Year U.S. Customs Bond Work?
The details of how a multi year U.S. Customs bonds works can be confusing since continuous bonds stay on file and renew automatically. But understanding how they work can help save you time and...
What Happened to the Physical Copy of the U.S. Customs Bond?
In the past a physical copy of the U.S. Customs Bond was sent out to U.S. Importers, but now CBP relies on the eBond system. Prior to January of 2015, a physical copy of the U.S. Customs Bond was...
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[Webinar] 2023 Q1 International Trade Update
Trade Risk Guaranty hosted a webinar in March 2023 to discuss recent news and give importers a 2023 Q1 international trade update. The international trade industry has been in an extreme state of...
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...
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...
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[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...
Why FBA Sellers Should Purchase a Customs Bond
When importing for Amazon, it is essential that you take the initiative to purchase your own Customs bond to avoid liability and likely save money. What is a Customs Bond, and Why do I Need it? A...
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[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...
Importing For Amazon: 8 Steps to Begin Selling on Amazon
Those who want to sell products manufactured outside the United States using Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA) will need to learn the basics of importing and the steps for becoming an Amazon seller. FBA...