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21
May

Customs Bond

Many of my clients and importers are confused about import bond. In this post you will find all the details about import bond, why you need a customs bond and when you need it? So, let’s begin. What is a customs import bond? A Customs import bond is a contractual agreement between the Insurance/Surety company issuing the Customs import bond,

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10
Oct

United States Customs and Import Updates

Today we will tackle the continued importer frustrations with imports from China. China-US freight rates are 75% higher than the summer rates. Why is this happening?  Carriers have cut their sailings due to Lack of demand. The larger importers already stocked up due to the US-China trade war.  The trade tariff currently stands at 10%. January 1, 2019 Will ring

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21
Jul

Import Seafood USA

Are you looking to import seafood to USA from countries such as Mexico, Saudi Arabia etc.? Well, it can be a complex process to import seafood USA but an experience customs clearance agent in USA can help you expedite the whole import procedure. Let’s have a look at what regulations, federal agencies and procedures you have to deal with: Importing

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19
Jul

Import Furniture from China to USA

If you’d like to import furniture from china to USA – for personal use or resale then you should know there are rules regarding importing furniture into United States that are designed to protect the world from illegal logging. However, importing furniture from china to USA is not that complex compared to other goods but custom duties and various regulations

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7
Mar

goods shipment stuck US customs

Goods stuck at US customs – what you should do? As an importer in the US have you ever faced a situation when your goods were stuck at the US customs? I am sure many of you had faced such a situation and then started looking for options to avoid delays and penalties. If your shipment gets stuck at the

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1
Mar

import food usa

How to import food to USA? Importing food to USA can be complex and challenging especially if you are a first time importer. I have been getting too many questions from the users about the import procedures to import food to USA and so I thought sharing some insights that might prove to be helpful. If you are interested to

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6
Jan

car importers usa

Car Importers in USA can easily import vehicles to USA Importing a car of your dreams to USA can be complex and difficult especially when it is bought outside the USA. Car importers in USA face many challenges when importing vehicles such as meeting compliances and rules by EPA (Environment Protection Agency), NHTSA (The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration), DOT

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4
Jan

china sourcing agent usa

USA based China Sourcing Agent Sourcing Products from China can be a complicated task especially if you are new into the business. But an experienced USA based china sourcing agent can simplify the process for you and in a short span of time you will be selling your products in the USA market as well as online. Working as a

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4
Jan

import tax china usa

All about Import Tax from China to USA Importing goods and products from china involves various import Taxes and Custom duties that are to be paid to the US customs and border protection and other federal agencies in time to avoid delays in receiving shipments and penalties. For the new importers it is important that they know the import tax

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9
Oct

usa import mistakes

USA Import Mistakes and How to Avoid them The utmost responsibility for the declaration of goods, completion of documents and payment of Duty fee is on the Importer. The importer is the only person who will be considered legally negligent in case of any error related to import value, tariff classification, application of NAFTA and other trade related agreements. All

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