It’s time for another exciting post from the Customs Bonds 101 e-Book series, this one pertains to the different ways import bonds are acquired. There are two main ways importers can get Customs...
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Customs Bonds 101 – An e-Book Series: Two Ways to Write Importer Bonds
It's time for another exciting post from Customs Bonds 101 e-Book series, this one pertains to the main ways Importer Bonds are written. There are two main ways Importer Bonds are written:...
Customs Bonds 101 – An eBook Series
With the new year well underway, it's the perfect time to boost your knowledge about Customs Bonds. Over the course of the coming year, TRG will be rolling out an educational series of eBooks...
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...
What is a Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ)?
Manufacturers and importers of all sizes can take advantage of a Foreign Trade Zone, but often many are not aware of the advantages and cost reductions. So, let's go over the basics of an FTZ and...
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...
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...
Customs Duties Revisited
In this post, TRG covers the subject of common Customs Duties; how they operate, and how they're administered. In a previous article, Customs Duties Deconstructed, we covered some of the less...