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6 Benefits of International Trade on the U.S. Economy
On the heels of the 2016 election, there are many questions about the benefits of international trade. The following are 6 quotes acknowledging the benefits trade provides for the United States. At...
What is an Importer Number?
The Importer Number is a unique identifier assigned by Customs to the Importer of Record. It is regularly used during the importing process and all importers must have one on file. An Importer...
Importing in the United States: Power of Attorney
TRG has broken down what it means to give someone the power of attorney when entering your goods at a U.S. port of entry to help you remain compliant with customs. During the process of importing in...
Customs Bonds 101: Temporary Import under Bond
A Temporary Import under Bond (TIB) is one of the most common additions to the traditional importer bond. The content below will familiarize you with the specifics of the TIB. There are many types...
Importing in the United States: An Introduction
The process of importing in the United States can be a confusing process for young companies to navigate. TRG has created this introduction to help clarify the basics of importing. Who are the CBP?...
Imperative Facts About CTAC Every Importer Needs to Know
The Commercial Targeting and Analysis Center (CTAC) is a facility within Customs that aims to keep dangerous imports out of America. Learn more about this organization to help increase your Customs...
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...
Marine Commodities & Underwriting: Part 1
Do you know the risk of your imported marine commodities? Listed below are a number of commodities that may require additional underwriting due to elevated risk. As an importer, it's best if you're...
Strange Possessions Seized by Customs
Typically, "seized by Customs" brings to mind the usual suspects; gold, jewels, counterfeit goods, even people. However, there exists a whole world of unique and strange "things" that get...
Marine Cargo Insurance
Marine cargo insurance is an excellent risk management tool when used efficiently, but some business owners do not have a full understanding of the importance of having a policy. Most global...
Supply Chain Management Tips from TRG
Trade Risk Guaranty has compiled a list of four tips to help your supply chain management. There are myriad motives for every importer to keep a close eye on supply chain management. It is much...