Trade Risk Guaranty hosted a webinar in July 2023 to discuss recent news and give importers a 2023 Q2 international trade update. In a recent webinar, Trade Risk Guaranty continues our tradition of...
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[Webinar] 2023 Q1 International Trade Update
Trade Risk Guaranty hosted a webinar in March 2023 to discuss recent news and give importers a 2023 Q1 international trade update. The international trade industry has been in an extreme state of...
What To Do Now That Shipping Container Rates Have Dropped
At the end of 2022, there was a significant drop in shipping container rates to the point that they are back to pre-pandemic levels. But what should your business do now? The shipping container...
2021 General Average Events: Year-End Wrap Up
Get an overview of the 2021 General Average events to better understand the frequency of these occurances. A frequent question we receive when talking about General Average is "how common is it for...
What is HTS and HTSUS?
Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) codes identify all internationally traded goods and are the same for all countries that use the HTS, while HTSUS codes are specific to the United States. Harmonized...
The History of Piracy in International Trade
To better understand and mitigate the threat of the pirates, it helps to better understand the history of piracy in international trade. The history of piracy has struck fear into the hearts of...
Friendly Floatees | Bath Toys Become World Travelers
Ever wonder what happens to plastic bath toys that end up in the ocean? They travel all across the world. Since 1992, plastic bath toys made by First Years Inc. have been traveling across the world...
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...
What Shipping Method is Right for Me?
Every importer has different needs when shipping goods to the United States, and it’s important they use the ideal shipping method for their business. Choosing a Shipping Method When shipping goods...
Human Resources for U.S. Importers
Human resources are available to importers who can help make the shipping and entry process easy from start to finish. Importers can often tackle all the necessary tasks involved with the U.S....
Container Shortage Projected to Last Until 2022
In 2021, consumer spending on air travel, restaurants, and other services has rekindled. However, the container shortage carries on as import demand remains at peak volumes. Increased Consumer...