Liquidated Damages is a frequently used term in the international trade world and can be a confusing topic for small to medium sized importers. TRG is here to help clear away the confusion and,...
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Importing Process: Understanding Your Entry Summary
The Entry Summary, also known as CBP form 7501, is a required document that needs to be filed with every entry of goods into the United States. When importing into the United States, there are many...
Why Your Surety is Concerned with Anti-dumping and Countervailing
Understanding why Customs bond providers and Sureties have an increased concern for imported goods subject to anti-dumping and countervailing duties can help importers navigate through the confusing...
[Webinar] The Basics of Antidumping and Countervailing
Trade Risk Guaranty hosts an educational webinar covering the basics of antidumping and countervailing, and how it can affect the process of importing in the United States. The subject of...
What are Anti-Dumping and Countervailing Duties?
In order to understand why Anti-dumping and Countervailing duties may apply to your goods, we must begin with understanding what they are and how they protect the United States economy. Anti-dumping...
What Happens to Decommissioned Container Ships?
After years of use in the international trade routes around the world, decommissioned container ships find a final resting place with a purpose off the coast of Texas. Due to the recent popularity...
[Webinar] What You Need to Know About Cost, Insurance, Freight (CIF)
In the first webinar of 2017, Tyler Zaichkin explains everything importers need to know about buying their insurance on CIF Terms. One of the most common methods for businesses to purchase their...
Importing Process: Liquidation
The Liquidation process for goods entered into the United States is the final step for an entry. The following explains this process and what kind of time frame an importer can expect in typical...
Do I need an Irrevocable Letter of Credit?
TRG is here to clarify the confusion that surrounds acquiring an Irrevocable Letter of Credit. Including why you may need it and what is it used for. When purchasing a customs bond or in taking part...
How do I Find My Importer Number?
There are a number of ways for an importer to find their importer number, however, many businesses believe this is a hidden number that needs to stay that way. TRG helps remove the mystery behind...
Maersk Container Ship Ran Aground, Article Round-Up
A Maersk container ship ran aground while traveling through the Strait of Messina in Southern Italy. Early morning on Tuesday, January 10th, the 9,000 TEU container ship, Gustav Maersk, ran aground....
6 Benefits of International Trade on the U.S. Economy
On the heels of the 2016 election, there are many questions about the benefits of international trade. The following are 6 quotes acknowledging the benefits trade provides for the United States. At...