What Are Customs Duties and Why Are They Important?
One of the downfalls of the Fyre Festival, you know that prestigious, expensive music festival in the Bahamas that was canceled before it could begin, was the admission of organizers […]
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Cyber Monday? Shopping Know Your Risks and Responsibilities for Internet Purchases
As Cyber Monday draws closer, smart consumers and bargain seekers are preparing their computers and wallets for this big shopping day. Cyber Monday takes place the first Monday after Thanksgiving […]
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Beyond the Border Action Plan
Beyond the Border Action Plan is a joint effort for Economic Competitiveness and Perimeter Security. In February 2011 President Obama and Prime Minister Harper declared the Beyond the Border Action […]
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The Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) Transition Timeline
The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has established a new set date for use of the Automated Commercial Environment for all entry summary filings and electronic entries from November […]
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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 […]