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The Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) is a web-based system that the trade community uses to report imports and exports while the government determines admissibility. The ACE Secure Data Portal...
If you import goods into the United States to be sent straight to an Amazon fulfillment center, the transit timeline can differ based on various factors. Amazon Marketplace is an excellent place for...
Those shipping wine to the United States will need to work with Customs to get it imported, and there are a few things to know about navigating this. The key to efficiently importing wine into the...
If you’re importing wine into the United States, it’s essential to know how to carefully pack wine with protective packaging to avoid damage during transit. Importing into the U.S. can be confusing...
An excise tax is a legislated tax on specific goods such as fuel, tobacco, and alcohol. The IRS establishes the amount of this tax, and CBP collects it on its behalf. When importing into the United...
While LTL shipping can be risky, it can be the best option for shippers transporting small quantities of cargo. Shippers should take safety measures to avoid loss or damage. To avoid delays, freight...
FBA shippers need to perform due diligence before selecting a supplier. Performing due diligence can protect buyers from issues like loss and liability. Due diligence is an investigation of a...
Warehouse cargo insurance coverage has become more challenging to secure as more businesses seek this type of cargo insurance in the hardening market. The Hardening Insurance Market Warehouse...
As an importer of Fulfilled By Amazon (FBA) products, you are responsible for making arrangements to have your goods shipped to the United States, cleared through customs, sent on to their final...
The Plimsoll Line is an internationally agreed-upon reference mark located on a ship’s hull that indicates the maximum depth a vessel may safely immerse when loaded with cargo. Globally, the...
On April 19, 2020, the President issued an executive order to temporarily extend deadlines for estimated duties, taxes, and fees for 90 days to provide relief for importers suffering significant...
Do hold one the continuous customs bonds required to file your ISF? Most likely you have in place the bond needed to cover the ISF, unless you are importing using single entry bonds.