Typically, "seized by Customs" brings to mind the usual suspects; gold, jewels, counterfeit goods, even people. However, there exists a whole world of unique and strange "things" that get...
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Importer Security Filing Enforcement Update
Correct, complete, and timely Importer Security Filing (ISF) is a crucial element of the import process for anyone bringing goods into the United States. These essential documents should be regarded...
5 Things You Should Know About Customs Bonds
Customs Bonds are a regular part of the importing community, and knowing more about them can help to increase compliance. Below are five things every importer should know about them. Although they...
HS and HTS Codes: Global Trade’s Common Language
Classification can be an intimidating part of importing. So getting to know your HS and/or HTSUS codes is an important step to becoming a compliant importer. Accurate and straightforward...
Country of Origin Marking
For importers, many countries require a mark associated with the Country of Origin as an element of Customs compliance that must be adhered to. The origin marking practice began in the World War II...
Valuation of Goods, It’s Important for Compliance
Valuation of goods is an important aspect of filing requirements when importing goods into the United States. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) must be provided not only with the classification of...
Types of Inspection Tech Used By CBP
As technology develops and grows, CBP will no doubt have the most advanced tools for inspection tech at hand in order to protect the United States from threats coming across the border. Customs and...
Customs Bonds 101 Questions and Answers – Vol. 2
We recently gave a presentation on the basics of U.S. Customs Bonds, called “Customs Bonds 101.” During the presentation, the attendees asked so many excellent questions, we felt like it would be a...
Top 5 Importing Mistakes
There are many things an importer must keep track of to run a successful operation. Here are five avoidable importing mistakes that can keep even the best operations from reaching their full...
Customs Bonds 101 Questions and Answers – Vol. 1
We recently gave a presentation on the basics of U.S. Customs Bonds, called “Customs Bonds 101.” During the presentation, the attendees asked so many excellent questions, we felt like it would be a...
Merchandise Processing Fee Error
It is important to maintain a vigilant approach to supply chain compliance because as we have seen in the errors of Merchandise Processing Fee increases, mistakes can manifest themselves at any...
Supply Chain Management Tips from TRG
Trade Risk Guaranty has compiled a list of four tips to help your supply chain management. There are myriad motives for every importer to keep a close eye on supply chain management. It is much...