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Importing Trade Show Products for Exhibiting
International exhibitors participating in U.S. trade shows have to be sure to identify the correct importation methods along with any special documentation required when importing to U.S. trade shows. Traveling […]
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Importing Through West Coast Ports Increasing In 2015
It was just over a year ago that the West coast ports were locked in labor disputes with shipping lines that affected 20,000 union workers and hundreds of cargo container […]
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Air Cargo Importing Terminology You Should Know
When time is an issue with your imports, air transportation services become a valuable alternative for importers. If you’re getting started with air importing there are several key terms you […]
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Importing Precious Gems
Commercial imports of precious gems such as diamonds, pearls, jewelry and precious and semi-precious gems valued at $2500 or more will require a formal customs entry to the United States. […]
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Did The Tianjin Explosion Affect Importing?
In August of 2015 numerous explosions rocked the port of Tianjin in northern China at a warehouse that housed hazardous and flammable chemicals. The explosion destroyed a significant amount of […]
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Is Reshoring Altering Importing?
Reshoring is the trend for American companies to bring their current outsourced manufacturing back to the United States from overseas. Is reshoring altering importing? Despite the news coverage of this […]
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Global Trade Compliance
The laws of importing for countries when dealing with global trade compliance are diverse. This can be a confusing and challenging process, but governmental agencies like The U.S. Customs Border […]
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The Panama Canal Expansion
The Panama Canal expansion is expected to play a vital part in the global trade industry. The expansion of the Panama Canal to the US will determine which of the […]
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A Primer on Customs Bonded Warehousing
Customs bonded warehousing is secured areas where imported dutiable merchandise may be stored, staged, or undergo manufacturing operations without payment of duty for up to 5 years from the date […]