The Jones Act: What You Need to Know
The 1920 Jones Act is a hot topic of discussion as debate rages on about the relief efforts to help the people of Puerto Rico recover from the devastation Hurricane
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7 Benefits Importers Need From A Customs Broker
Are you sure all your i’s are dotted and your t’s are crossed when it comes time for importer clearance? We’re here to make sure you have importer clearance confidence.
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How to Get Paid Faster: Importer Billing and Invoice Creation
Commercial invoices and billing paperwork must contain the proper information for U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officials so that those goods are stamped with a seal of approval and
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Food Imports: Why Working with a Customs Broker is Critical
Importing food is big business for businesses around the world. If you’re an importer of food heading for clearance in the United States, then you know there are many rules
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Explaining the Harmonized Tariff Schedule
HTS. Those three letters mean everything to an importer when it comes time to import goods into the United States. The Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States, known as
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C-TPAT Benefits: Why it’s Important as an Importer
There’s nothing more important than taking advantage of faster import processing with a secure supply chain. Right? Right. That’s why Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (C-TPAT), a volunteer United States government
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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