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Where Can I Find a Customs Broker?
Finding a suitable Customs Broker is an important task. Use these resources to find and choose a Customs Broker. When importing goods into the United States, the use of a good Customs Broker can...
[Webinar] How Chinese Tariffs Impact Bond Sufficiency
In a new webinar from Trade Risk Guaranty, the intricacies of bond sufficiency and how the Section 232 and 301 tariffs impact it are explained. The topic of bond sufficiency is a widely...
3 Important Questions to Ask Your Customs Broker
Hiring a Customs Broker can be a very confusing process for an importer, especially if they are new to international trade. The following are three important questions to ask your Customs Broker....
[Video] How to Calculate Your Customs Bond Size
In a short educational video, Trade Risk Guaranty explains how to calculate your U.S. Customs Bond Size. After learning the basics of Customs Bonds in our educational videos explaining 'What is a...
What To Do When You Receive a Liquidated Damages Claim
Recieving a liquidated damages claim notice from Customs and Border Protection can be intimidating for small and medium-sized businesses, but taking the right next steps can save your business...
Section 301 Tariffs on Products from China
In June 2018, it was announced that an additional 25% duty will be imposed on certain goods imported from China. But what are these goods and why has this gone into effect? On June 20, 2018, the...
Section 232 Priority Updates: How It Affects Your Customs Bond
The Section 232 tariffs on steel and aluminum have begun to go into effect and United States importers are already feeling the effects on their Customs Bonds. If you are unsure of what to expect...
[Webinar] What to do When You Receive a CF-28 and a CF-29
Trade Risk Guaranty hosts a new installment in our webinar series with Strix covering the topic of what to do when you receive a CF-28 and a CF-29. As a United States Importer, the situation may...
[Webinar] What Are Customs Brokers & Freight Forwarders?
In the latest webinar presented by the Trade Risk Guaranty team, we define Customs Brokers and Freight Forwarders and their role in the process of importing. For many U.S. Importers, Customs Brokers...
[Video] What is the Difference Between Single Entry and Continuous Customs Bonds?
In a short educational video, Trade Risk Guaranty defines the difference between Single Entry and Continuous Customs Bonds. After learning the basics of Customs Bonds in our educational video on...
[Webinar] Customs in the New ACE Environment: What to Expect in 2018
Trade Risk Guaranty hosts a webinar with Strix covering the topic of what to expect with Customs and Border Protection and the ACE Environment in 2018. The start of a new year is the perfect time to...