Trade Risk Guaranty walks through the basics of a U.S. Customs Import Bond; what they are, who they cover, and how they work. There are many parts of the importing process that can confuse and...
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Address Changes on a Customs Bond
It is important to update the address on your Customs Bond when your business changes addresses. In order to retain accurate information, Customs and Border Protection has created a variety of...
9 Reasons Customs May Deem Your Bond Insufficient
Why has your Customs Bond been deemed insufficient? There are 9 possible reasons and we have the answers... When importing into the United States a U.S. Customs Bond is needed to enter your goods...
Types of Entry When Importing into the United States
There are a variety of ways to enter goods into United States commerce. There are pros and cons for each type of entry. It is important to know all the options that you have. When importing into the...
Where Can I Find a Customs Broker?
Finding a suitable Customs Broker is an important task. Use these resources to find and choose a Customs Broker. When importing goods into the United States, the use of a good Customs Broker can...
[Webinar] How Chinese Tariffs Impact Bond Sufficiency
In a new webinar from Trade Risk Guaranty, the intricacies of bond sufficiency and how the Section 232 and 301 tariffs impact it are explained. The topic of bond sufficiency is a widely...
[Webinar] Year-End Update on the Chinese Tariffs: Section 232 & 301
Trade Risk Guaranty holds an educational webinar with their sister company, Strix, covering a year-end update on the Chinese tariffs and the G20 Leader Summit. After the G20 Leader Summit, there...
[Video] How to Calculate Your Customs Bond Size
In a short educational video, Trade Risk Guaranty explains how to calculate your U.S. Customs Bond Size. After learning the basics of Customs Bonds in our educational videos explaining 'What is a...
What To Do When You Receive a Liquidated Damages Claim
Recieving a liquidated damages claim notice from Customs and Border Protection can be intimidating for small and medium-sized businesses, but taking the right next steps can save your business...
Section 301 Tariffs on Products from China
In June 2018, it was announced that an additional 25% duty will be imposed on certain goods imported from China. But what are these goods and why has this gone into effect? On June 20, 2018, the...
What is the Deal with the Section 232 Tariffs on Steel and Aluminum?
The new Section 232 tariffs on steel and aluminum officially began to go into effect at the start of May and they are already having a major effect on importer's bond sufficiency. Back on March 8,...
[Video] What is the Difference Between Single Entry and Continuous Customs Bonds?
In a short educational video, Trade Risk Guaranty defines the difference between Single Entry and Continuous Customs Bonds. After learning the basics of Customs Bonds in our educational video on...