In the latest webinar presented by the Trade Risk Guaranty team, we define Customs Brokers and Freight Forwarders and their role in the process of importing. For many U.S. Importers, Customs Brokers...
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[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...
Importing in the United States: What is a Supplemental Duty Bill?
Receiving a supplemental duty bill from Customs and Border Protection can be confusing for businesses new to importing. Trade Risk Guaranty has prepared the following to explain what this means and...
Importing Process: Understanding Your Entry Summary
The Entry Summary, also known as CBP form 7501, is a required document that needs to be filed with every entry of goods into the United States. When importing into the United States, there are many...
Why Your Surety is Concerned with Anti-dumping and Countervailing
Understanding why Customs bond providers and Sureties have an increased concern for imported goods subject to anti-dumping and countervailing duties can help importers navigate through the confusing...
Importing Process: Liquidation
The Liquidation process for goods entered into the United States is the final step for an entry. The following explains this process and what kind of time frame an importer can expect in typical...
Do I need an Irrevocable Letter of Credit?
TRG is here to clarify the confusion that surrounds acquiring an Irrevocable Letter of Credit. Including why you may need it and what is it used for. When purchasing a customs bond or in taking part...
Customs Bond Conditions: What You Need to Know to Prevent a Claim
You know you need a Customs bond, but do you know your responsibilities as the principal on the bond? TRG breaks down the top four Customs bond conditions to help you better understand and avoid a...
[Webinar] Master the Secrets of Your U.S. Customs Bond
Customs Bond. You don't understand it, but you can't import without it! In this 12-minute Webinar, TRG explains everything you need to know about your bond and what to expect when a supplemental...
New Verified Gross Mass Regulations Could Affect Your Marine Insurance
The International Maritime Organization's new verified gross mass requirement officially became global law on July 1, 2016. What are the July 1st Requirements? During the Safety of Life at...
Which PGAs and OGAs Should Importers Know About?
There are government agencies, known as Partner Government Agencies (PGA) and Other Government Agencies (OGA), which regulate commodities imported into America—knowing how they work will help...
6 More Incoterms Every Importer Should Know
Incoterms are a series of pre-defined commercial terms published by the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) that are widely used in International commercial transactions or Procurement...