Many of these bonds are government requirements, and some are optional risk management tools. We’re will describe a few of the most common types of surety bonds, and how they operate in a real-world...
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Customs Compliance: C-TPAT
The Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism, affectionately known as C-TPAT, is a program US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) launched in order to better protect Americans, while still...
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What is ISF?
Developments in national security protocol have introduced a host of requirements importers must fulfill. One of these requirements is Importer Security Filing (ISF) and Additional Carrier...
Port to Port? Marine Cargo Insurance Coverage
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60 Degree Harmonized Tariff Schedule Education
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