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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Who is Able to Terminate Your U.S. Customs Bond?
Every business is required to have a bond on file in order to import into the United States, but who is able to terminate the U.S. Customs Bond once it is in place? A U.S. Customs bond is a 3-party...
[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...
The 5 Busiest Container Ports in the United States
If you’re a U.S. importer, there is a good chance that your goods are entered in one of the 5 busiest ports in the United States. What is a Port of Entry? A port of entry is a location where...
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...
Customs Drawback Bond | Activity Code 1A
A Customs Drawback Bond guarantees full repayment to U.S. Customs and Border Protection of an overpaid drawback as determined by the liquidation of the drawback claim. What is a Drawback Bond? When...
[Video] 3 Reasons U.S. Customs Bonds Are Deemed Insufficient
In an educational video, Trade Risk Guaranty identifies the top three reasons U.S. Customs Bonds are deemed insufficient. U.S. Customs Bond Sufficiency is one of those hard-to-grasp topics that...
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...