The threat of tariffs is currently in the news, but how do increased tariffs impact your U.S. Customs Bond? Since 2018, the Section 301 tariffs have been imposed on goods imported from China. These...
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[Webinar] TRG Talks U.S. Customs Bonds with Star USA
TRG and Star USA collaborate to talk about U.S.Customs Bonds, Tariffs, and how the two interact. With news coming out about potential increases on tariffs imposed on goods entered into the United...
10 Importing Tips to Ensure Compliance with U.S. Customs
Use the 10 tips below as a guide to ensuring your compliance with U.S. Customs when importing into the United States. Maintaining your compliance with U.S. Customs and Border Protection can seem...
The Timeline of an Antidumping and Countervailing Investigation
Trade Risk Guaranty illustrates how the timeline for an antidumping and countervailing investigation impacts the entries an importer makes throughout the different phases. If your business requires...
What is the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act?
As of June 2022, the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act went into effect and importers have already begun to feel the effects. On December 23, 2021, President Biden signed the Uyghur Forced Labor...
Calculating Bond Size for the Canadian D120 Customs Bond
There has been a lot of talk about the upcoming requirement for Canadian importers to secure their own bond, but how can bond size be calculated before the June 2022 date? As of June 2022, it will...
Are Your Goods Subject to the FDA?
Almost all food products imported into the U.S. are subject to review by the FDA. The decision to inspect the goods is based on:
Nature of the Product,
FDA Priorities,
Past History of the Commodity.
What is The Automated Commercial Environment (ACE)?
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...
Airport Security Bond | Activity Code 11
When operating a business inside an airport behind secure lines, it is necessary to obtain both an airport security bond and a Customs access seal for security reasons. What is an Airport Security...
8 Things to Know When Importing Wine Into the U.S.
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...
How to File an Importer Security Filing (ISF)
Also known as an Importer Security Filing, submitting an ISF is mandatory for those importing containerized cargo into the United States. What is an ISF? An ISF is required for containerized...
Why Is Importing EPA Commodities Risky?
There are certain risks involved when importing EPA commodities, so shippers must be aware of any regulations that could apply to their merchandise. The United States Environmental Protection Agency...