Customs Brokerage News

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    West Coast Port Congestion Is Catastrophic

    Last month we updated you on the West Coast Port Congestion situation. At that time, a record was set for the most waiting at one time in two years with 12

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    How To Import Footwear

    Importing footwear can be a profitable business, as there are many willing to spend several hundred dollars for the highest fashion or most functional pair of shoes. Some brands of

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    Port Congestion Continues On The West Coast

    For several weeks now, there has been cargo congestion in the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach. Just last week, the 12 container ships anchored at the ports set a

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    Basic Import Documents To Clear Customs

    The customs clearance process is a journey. During that journey, it is essential that you have a good experience. Of course, there may be some questions and concerns about how

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    Do You Qualify For a Duty Drawback?

    Duty drawbacks are tax refunds from the government. You may qualify for a duty drawback if you import and export goods into the U.S. Through this government program, the goal

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    How To Do Business With A Customs Broker

    Importing goods into the U.S. can be complex. For this reason, importers often rely on a customs broker to the help clear goods through customs. Customs Brokers can help in the

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    Questions To Ask A Customs Broker

    You’ve decided it’s time to hire a customs broker. It’s important to understand that customs brokers are licensed to act as agents for commercial or personal shipments importing to the U.S.A.

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    Three Essentials To Know Before Importing

    Importing goods in the U.S. for the first time can seem like a daunting task. There are many tasks that must be completed in order to clear your goods through

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    What is C-TPAT?

    When shipping internationally, safety is of the utmost importance. The Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (C-TPAT) is a safety measure that the trade industry takes against terrorism. The program, which started

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