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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...
What is a Supply Chain?
So, what is a supply chain? It is an intangible collection of import-related elements. There are many acronyms, industry-specific terms, and pieces of jargon thrown around in the world of global...
Surety Bond Types
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...
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...
Global Trade Trends
2012 was somewhat of a rollercoaster year for global trade. Let’s take a moment to highlight some of the game-changers we’ve saw. Chinese - Manufactured Solar Panels U.S. solar panel...
Montana Meet Approaches
The Montana Meet is nearly upon us, and the buzz of excitement around our offices is palpable. Every year, TRG sponsors summertime activities, from float trips and hikes to barbecues. These meets we...
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...