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What You Need to Know About NAFTA and FTA Benefits
If you’re an importer of goods entering the United States, then you know that taking advantage of both North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) and Free Trade Agreements (FTA) benefits
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What is EDI and Why Should Importers Care About It?
Electronic data interchange, known as EDI, allows your company to exchange documents and information quickly and efficiently from computer to computer during the importing process. EDI allows two different companies,
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How Weights and Measures are Important When Importing
The Office of Weights and Measures (OWM) supports the consistency in the laws and standards for U.S. weights and measures to ensure goods are weighed correctly. By promoting standardized business
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7 Tips for Getting Started With A Customs Broker
Are you confident your imports are entering the United States quickly and efficiently? We’re here to make sure you’re the master of your imported goods. Of course we have licensed
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How To Navigate The FDA Entry Process
If you’re an importer of items regulated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and since you’re reading this blog you probably are, knowing how to navigate the FDA entry
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Ace Transition Deadline Approaching
Are you ready for….. the ACE transition deadline? The March 31st deadline for the complete transition to ACE is fast approaching. As of this date all entries must be filed
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The Why and When of Customs Bonds
Customs bonds are a type of insurance. Essentially they’re financial guarantees involving three different parties which include: Do You Need A Customs Bond? How do I know when I need
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Clearing FDA Imports: What You Need to Know
Fact. All goods managed by the Food and Drug Administration must meet the same prerequisites, if imported from out of the country or made domestically. The responsibilities of safeguarding consumers
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Changes to the Importer Security Filing
The Importer Security Filing (ISF) was placed into effect on January, 26, 2009. Today these filings have numerous updated and pending changes. The CBP has implemented a revised enforcement strategy