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HTS Lists of Implemented and Proposed Tariff Increases
As a follow up to Trade War with China: An Importer’s Survival Guide, we've included the three lists of recently implemented and proposed tariff increases from Mainland China. Download Lists Below List 1 - 25% Increase (effective 7/6/18) List...
The United States Coast Guard: Protecting your Cargo for over 200 Years
Saturday, August 4th will mark the 228th anniversary of the United States Coast Guard. This branch of the military is the oldest continuous sea-going service in the US. In 1790, Alexander Hamilton implemented the Revenue Marine Service with the...
Trade War with China: An Importer’s Survival Guide
Unfortunately for many businesses in the USA, America finds itself in the position of fighting a “four front” trade war against Canada, Mexico, the entire European Union and, most significantly of all, China. That single country is the source of many goods,...
What is Harbor Maintenance Fee (HMF)?
Definition The Harbor Maintenance Fee (HMF) is a fee imposed by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) for U.S. imports shipped via ocean freight. It is charged at 0.125% of the value of the commercial cargo shipped through identified ports. The HMF is...
What is Merchandise Processing Fee (MPF)?
Definition The Merchandise Processing Fee (MPF) is a fee imposed by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) for most U.S. imports. The MPF is charged at 0.3456% of the value of the merchandise being imported. There is a minimum fee of $25 and a maximum of...
5 Steps to Effective Communication with Chinese Suppliers
Global business can be tricky, especially when you are not familiar with your business partner’s culture. A normally friendly gesture used in American business can offend someone from another country while idioms can be lost in translation and...