The COVID-19 pandemic has driven a demand for personal protective equipment (PPE) for both healthcare professionals and the general public. For U.S. importers to avoid challenges and risks...
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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...
Preparing for Supply Chain Disruption in the Wake of COVID-19
While imports of medical supplies and other essential health items are sharply increasing, orders for merchandise imports as a whole are being canceled, slowed down, or sent to warehouses for...
Coronavirus Impact on International Trade
In addition to the threat to human life, what will be Coronavirus impact on international trade and global supply chains? While the world works on mitigating the impact of the Coronavirus (COVID-19)...
[Video] What is a U.S. Customs Import Bond?
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...
The Dangers of Misdeclared Cargo
Misdeclared cargo can pose a serious danger to shippers. See how misdeclaration occurs and how you can be held liable for damages. The KMTC containership was docked in Thailand on May 27th earlier...
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...
The Importance of MID Numbers
The purpose of MID numbers are finally being realized along with the implementation of CBP’s new single window system ACE. Although they have existed for a while, MID numbers are being used to...
5 Busiest Container Ports in the World
Learn about the 5 busiest container ports in the world. These ports process the majority of the worlds goods. International trade is busier than it ever has been before. There is such a high demand...
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-29
A Notice of Action is an alert that you paid the incorrect amount of duties and fees when entering your goods into the United States. After an importer receives a Customs Form 28 (CF-28), Customs...