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Panama Canal Will Graduate to Three Lanes
Global commerce has been forever altered by the Panama Canal and the expansion to three lanes will continue to grow the pathways for the global trade industry. The construction of the Panama Canal...
TRG’s Favorite Ski Areas
This is the time of year that many TRG employees start to think about the ski season. It’s 90 degrees outside, rain is a distant memory, and the hills are choked with smoke. There are three Montana...
Customs Bonds 101 Questions and Answers – Vol. 2
We recently gave a presentation on the basics of U.S. Customs Bonds, called “Customs Bonds 101.” During the presentation, the attendees asked so many excellent questions, we felt like it would be a...
Marine Cargo Insurance
Marine cargo insurance is an excellent risk management tool when used efficiently, but some business owners do not have a full understanding of the importance of having a policy. Most global...
Top 5 Importing Mistakes
There are many things an importer must keep track of to run a successful operation. Here are five avoidable importing mistakes that can keep even the best operations from reaching their full...
Customs Bonds 101 Questions and Answers – Vol. 1
We recently gave a presentation on the basics of U.S. Customs Bonds, called “Customs Bonds 101.” During the presentation, the attendees asked so many excellent questions, we felt like it would be a...
Merchandise Processing Fee Error
It is important to maintain a vigilant approach to supply chain compliance because as we have seen in the errors of Merchandise Processing Fee increases, mistakes can manifest themselves at any...
Supply Chain Management Tips from TRG
Trade Risk Guaranty has compiled a list of four tips to help your supply chain management. There are myriad motives for every importer to keep a close eye on supply chain management. It is much...
Merchandise Processing Fee Increased
The Merchandising Processing Fee (MPF) increase will affect over 650,000 summaries, and importers should be vigilant in making sure the proper paperwork is filed for their MPF. Supplemental duty...
Montana Pastimes with TRG
Summertime in Montana isn’t complete without some time spent outdoors in the beautiful scenery provided by nature. Grilling is a spectacular way to bring good people together to share stories and...
Customs Duties Revisited
In this post, TRG covers the subject of common Customs Duties; how they operate, and how they're administered. In a previous article, Customs Duties Deconstructed, we covered some of the less...
Customs Duties Deconstructed
What are Customs duties? There are many different duties U.S. Customs and Border Protection may require an importer to pay. Some are related to the origins of the goods in question, and some to the...