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CBP Record Keeping: All the Legalities You Didn’t Know
Keeping records organized can be a tedious task. Furthermore, when it comes to past shipments and transactions, sometimes it feels […]
Single-Entry Bond Minimum and Maximum Values
Single-Entry Bond Minimum and Maximum Values We talk a lot about U.S. Customs Bonds. After all, they are at the […]
Multiple Shippers with One Bill Of Lading: Is It Possible?
We have written extensively on the topic of Bills Of Lading lately. If you haven’t yet read up on what […]
House Bill Of Lading vs. Master Bill Of Lading
Most people who handle imports and exports frequently deal with something called a Bill Of Lading. A Bill Of Lading […]
Becoming an Incoterm Pro
International trade is a complicated topic. When two foreign parties are involved in a transaction, figuring out how expenses like […]
Customs Bonds: Single-Entry to Continuous Bond Tipping Point
Customs bonds are a simple but crucial topic in the shipping industry – particularly to those who deal with imports. […]
Marketing Your Company in Foreign Countries
What used to be a luxury for companies of a large scale is now accessible to businesses of any size. […]
Importance Of Continuous Bonds: Customs Bonds
For companies that ship frequently, transportation costs are no joke. International shipments get pricey very quickly and the process can […]
When Do I File With AMS Customs?
AMS, or the Automated Manifest System, plays a huge role in imports to the United States. It was created by […]
What Products Trump’s China Tariffs Affect
International trade and politics are inseparable, and yet it seems that politics is rarely brought into conversation between international shippers […]
Specific vs. Ad Valorem Tariff Rates
Tariff Rates Definition If you import to the United States, you are most likely familiar with tariff rates and how […]
3 Indications Your Global Marketing is Failing
International business has been a growing industry over the past decade, and especially in the last few years. With the […]
4 Incoterms That Will Save You Money and Reduce Shipping Risk
Do you ever feel like your staring at a bowl of alphabet soup with export terminology? If so, incoterms have […]
Importance of Purchasing Cargo Insurance
In a 2017 survey research study we conducted, we found that the number one complaint of shippers was cargo damage. […]