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...
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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...
Customs Bond Activity Code Guide
There’s an array of activity codes associated with US Customs bonds. The most common bonds are activity code one importer bonds; however, the other types of Customs bonds play a crucial role in...
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...
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...
U.S. Trade Stats and Trends | Q1 2021
Through the first quarter of 2021, U.S. trade has been making a recovery after collapsing in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The WTO estimates that the volume of world merchandise trade is...
8 Things to Know When Importing Wine Into the U.S.
Those shipping wine to the United States will need to work with Customs to get it imported, and there are a few things to know about navigating this. The key to efficiently importing wine into the...
How to File an Importer Security Filing (ISF)
Also known as an Importer Security Filing, submitting an ISF is mandatory for those importing containerized cargo into the United States. What is an ISF? An ISF is required for containerized...
How to Package Wine Imports
If you’re importing wine into the United States, it’s essential to know how to carefully pack wine with protective packaging to avoid damage during transit. Importing into the U.S. can be confusing...
Why Is Importing EPA Commodities Risky?
There are certain risks involved when importing EPA commodities, so shippers must be aware of any regulations that could apply to their merchandise. The United States Environmental Protection Agency...