When it comes to importing, there are dozens of things that need to be considered, like documentation, tariff codes, and tax exemptions -- to name a few. But there are two aspects in particular that are often considered a top priority: the country of origin and the rules of origin. [...]
A customs broker can do a lot for business owners and individuals involved in the importing industry. First and foremost, a broker will relieve any excess stress that comes with handling international imports, such paperwork, government regulations, and international trading laws. But that’s not all a customs broker can do [...]
Like it or not, whether you’re shipping by land, sea or air, there’s always a possibility that your cargo will be damaged along the way. There’s no way of completely guaranteeing safe cargo. You can’t control natural disasters, weather anomalies, human error, or, if you’re unlucky, dishonest shippers. Just a [...]
There’s no denying that Americans love to engage in cross-border shopping. This is especially true in recent years with the U.S. dollar being much stronger than its international counterparts, such as the Canadian dollar. According to the Huffington Post, in a study conducted by the National Bank Financial Markets in [...]
The import of alcohol in the United States can be a lucrative business. According to Statista, the U.S. made roughly 223.2 billion dollars in alcoholic beverage sales back in 2016 -- and that number has continued to grow steadily since 2006. But while the majority of that money comes from [...]
When importing, trying to work around expensive duty fees isn’t always easy. If what you’re importing is valued under $800 USD or less, however, you may not have to pay duty -- or even declare a formal entry -- on your goods! While this is a great deal for anyone [...]
Temporary imports, while generally not what most people would think of when they think about imports, are a key kind of import that allows companies and professionals to bring in samples, equipment, and prototypes without being charged duty they otherwise would have to pay. Because a temporary import will not [...]
Generally, when we think about the export - import cycle, we picture international trade, ecommerce, and permanent imports. That does take up a generous bulk of the export - import activity around the globe and here at home, so it certainly isn’t an incorrect mental picture, but it’s not a [...]
Ecommerce is booming, and it doesn’t look like the online shopping momentum is about to end any time soon. Amazon, in particular, is a pack leader; the online retailer has completely changed how we think about shopping and selling. It’s such a powerhouse that Amazon’s net sales were $178 billion [...]
Commercial importing can feel like a sea of paperwork. Declarations, invoices, permits, bonds… trying to navigate every aspect of clearing customs on your own can feel like you’re swimming against the current. Luckily, customs brokers are experts in everything to do with clearing your shipments. In order to clear up [...]
