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...
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What is an Importer of Record?
An Importer of Record is responsible for entry documents required by U.S. Customs and Border Protection, product classification, payment of duties, and other import obligations needed to import...
Importing for Amazon: Labeling Requirements
Shippers using the services of Fulfillment By Amazon must follow specific labeling requirements set by Amazon to ensure an efficient and hassle-free shipping process. FBA Product Labeling...
Carrier Limit of Liability: Filing a Lost Freight Claim
Filing a lost freight claim with a carrier while only being covered by carrier limit of liability is consistently a losing battle for shippers. Shippers expecting to be fully reimbursed by their...
Importing For Amazon: Best Shipping Practices
To successfully and efficiently ship products to Amazon, FBA sellers should follow proper shipping practices. This can help FBA sellers avoid a lot of hassle, including delays, shipment rejections,...
What is Covered by the Freight Company?
When shipments are lost or damaged in transit, shippers will need to know what to expect from their freight company, or carrier, when filing a claim. Lost or damaged shipments will not be fully...
Carrier Limit of Liability: What is Defined as a Package?
Since the Carriage of Goods by Sea Act (COGSA) was implemented, federal courts have struggled to provide a clear and specific definition of a package for the purpose of carrier liability. The term...
[Infographic] How New Consumer Shopping Patterns are Affecting the Supply Chain
Consumer trends and preferences evolve based on the environments they exist in. COVID-19’s impact on everyday routines has created a cause for examination across all aspects of the supply chain. As...
Preparing for Supply Chain Disruption in the Wake of COVID-19
While imports of medical supplies and other essential health items are sharply increasing, orders for merchandise imports as a whole are being canceled, slowed down, or sent to warehouses for...
[Webinar] Incoterms® 2020: What’s Changed?
Trade Risk Guaranty held an educational webinar covering the changes released in Incoterms® 2020 and why these changes were made. As of September 2019, the International Chamber of Commerce released...
Incoterms® Comparison: CIF Versus FOB
Get a better idea of which term is right for your business in this Incoterms® comparison of CIF versus FOB. While we all understand the importance of knowing the Incoterms® rules used for our...
5 Surprising Statistics About 2019 Holiday Shopping and Shipping
As the holidays draw near, both shoppers and shippers should prepare for a surge in packages - and theft that follows. Understanding these holiday shipping statistics may help you prepare as well....