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Import Compliance
Import compliance is one of the most significant issues a modern importer must deal with in their line of work. Let's learn why it affects nearly every aspect of the importing process. Keeping track...
The International Compliance Professionals Association (ICPA)
The International Compliance Professionals Association (ICPA) is the only international trade organization giving a voice to the U.S. importer/exporter. The ICPA is a tight-knit group of 2,000+...
Discover your U.S. Customs Bond
Today, we will be discussing methods of procuring information regarding your company’s U.S. Customs bond, and why this information is important. Knowing the details of your bond is an important step...
5 Tips for ISF Success
Importer Security Filing (ISF) is a government mandate requiring importers to file additional data elements for all shipments entering the U.S. via ocean cargo. Unless you are preparing for your...
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
From port to port, questions often arise in relation to marine insurance, but TRG will help you to understand the extent of certain marine cargo insurance coverage. At first, the terms relating to...
Reminder: Map Your Supply Chain!
Global supply chain professionals must be aware of political and security issues in every corner of the world in order to be good stewards of our company’s people and assets. Editors Note: Our...
Trade Barometer: The Baltic Dry Index
In this blog post, let’s take a look at one of Wall Street’s most useful metrics in relation to shipping and global trade, the Baltic Dry Index, or BDI. There are countless methods entrepreneurs and...
60 Degree Harmonized Tariff Schedule Education
The following are a few things every importer should know about the harmonized tariff schedule. A Collective Effort of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule The Harmonized Tariff System is global...
The Golden 5 of Direct Filing
Direct filing (of Customs entries and Importer Security Filing) was a concept introduced to the industry by proactive importers and a powerful tool developed by Customs automation experts. Prior to...
Who Can See My What? Manifest Data Security
Do you import into the U.S.? If so, Google your company name and the word "imports". Wow! There it is, your bill of lading information on display and ready to be purchased by your competition or...