Taxes, duties, and tariffs are often and easily confused with one another when it comes to international shipping. Importers need to understand what they mean and what the key differences are....
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Importing For Amazon: 8 Steps to Begin Selling on Amazon
Those who want to sell products manufactured outside the United States using Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA) will need to learn the basics of importing and the steps for becoming an Amazon seller. FBA...
Challenge Filed On Section 301 List 3 Tariffs
On 9/10/20, a group of vinyl tiling companies: (HMTX Industries LLC, Halstead New England Corporation, and Metroflor Corporation) filed a lawsuit against the Office of The United States Trade...
What U.S. Importers Need to Know About USMCA
The United States Mexico Canada Agreement (USMCA) is an updated version of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). USMCA was implemented on July 1, 2020. Over the last couple of years, the...
5 Things to Know Before Importing Personal Protective Equipment
With the increased demand for Personal Protective Equipment, many businesses have begun importing these commodities for the first time. To help get you started, here are 5 things to know before...
What is Informed Compliance?
Informed compliance is a shared responsibility between Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and the import community. CBP communicates its requirements to the trade, people, and businesses subject to...
FDA Classifications for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
COVID-19 has caused a worldwide shortage of Personal Protective Equipment, and many are attempting to import these goods into the United States. When looking to import PPE, such as masks, it is...
U.S. Customs Authorization of 90-day Duty Deferral
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...
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...
Intro to Importing: Understanding a CF-28
A CF-28 is the first step towards a claim from Customs. After you have imported goods into the United States, there is a chance that you may receive a Customs Form 28 (CF-28) concerning the entry...
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...
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,...