In the United States, border patrol history is rich and long-lasting. In July 2019 the U.S. commemorated the 230th anniversary of their first border control agency, the United States Customs Service, a precursor to the United States Customs and Border Protection (CBP). With more than 60,000 employees, the CBP is [...]
If you’re looking to import a container of commercial goods into the United States, chances are you may be aware already that there are certain steps required in order to comply with U.S. Customs and Border Protection, also known as CBP. (Did you know that CBP is actually one of [...]
If you’re just beginning your journey into learning what it takes to have an import/export business, start by getting a handle on this one thing: importing is not just something to take on easily and hack your way through it. Competition is stiff -- no matter the kind of imports [...]
Businesses and organizations of all sizes benefit from partnering with a customs brokerage to ensure they clear customs with ease. Whether this is a one time thing, or you import millions of dollars worth of goods each year, any shortcomings to the customs process can result in fines, costly delays, [...]
For those that may not know, trade compliance refers to the regulatory framework for all trade between countries. Certain stipulations within the regulations may include classification, risk determination, lending, and applicable duties and/or fees. In some cases, specific countries may have different trade agreements for every country it interacts with. [...]
Importing wholesale goods into the U.S. can be an extremely profitable business venture -- especially considering the lower cost of manufacturing in other countries. That being said, like with any other kind of business undertaking, you must be fully informed of all the regulations, laws, and fees that would be [...]
By now, we’re all well aware that e-commerce has and will continue to blow up. And change the way we sell and shop. New and established importers have flocked to e-commerce strategies, understandably. But no worries here! There’s plenty of room for any players that want to get involved. The [...]
Being informed and ready for clearing customs is truly half the battle of running an importing business. Whether importing has been the core of your operations for decades, or you’re preparing for your first-ever shipment right now, being aware of what Customs and Border Protection (CBP) wants to know from [...]
Kicking off your importing business can be incredibly exciting! It’s an expanding industry that has plenty of room for more competitors to swoop in and bring imported goods to the masses. Consumers have a growing expectation for convenient access to products of all kinds -- including imported products. That being [...]
Importers that move goods into the US on a formal entry basis will be required to present a commercial invoice. The commercial invoice is one of the key pieces of documentation required by US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to determine if the shipment can be cleared. Doing your background [...]
