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Importing Medical Devices: 3 Classes You Should Know
Did you know that importing medical devices in the three classes must meet all Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations prior to being imported into the United States? If you’re […]
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Homeland Security: Keeping the Border Safe
The Department of Homeland Security is responsible for keeping the border safe from potential threats. Homeland Security works closely with the the U.S. Customs Border Protection to enforce strict rules […]
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Customs Brokerage Terminology
Customs brokers have a wealth of knowledge and on a daily basis they deal with terminology that might be foreign to the average importer, especially to those just getting started. […]
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Protect Wildlife and Plants: The Lacey Act
Wildlife and plants are two commodities that are traded every day. Unfortunately, sometimes these commodities are illegally taken, possessed, transported or sold. This has been an issue since the early […]
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Supply Chain Savings Opportunities
A cost-effective supply chain means success to your business. There are a variety of steps you can take to ensure your supply chain is operating successfully. Sometimes it’s what you’re […]
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Importing a Vehicle into the U.S.
If you are interested in importing a vehicle into the U.S., you need to ensure that you are in compliance with the requirements and regulations of The Environmental Protection Agency […]
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Customs Brokerage: 101
What is Customs Brokerage? Customs Broker agents are professionals who specialize in the clearing of goods through customs barriers for importers and exporters. Customs brokers analyze the commercial documents for […]
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Strong Dollar – Weak Dollar
The two terms, strong dollar and weak dollar, are generalizations used in the foreign exchange market to describe the relative value and strength of the U.S. dollar against other currencies. Both […]
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West Coast Port Congestion – The Aftershock
The contract negotiation between West Coast longshoremen and port management are finally over thanks to the assistance of Federal Mediation, but doesn’t mean the West Coast congestion that built up […]