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The PortCast: Tariff Engineering and the Trade War
Podcast Transcript: Wade Carlson: Forget the trade war; China's got...
Tariff Engineering: A Guide to Reducing Duty Rates
In times of trade wars and economic uncertainty, importers contend with fluctuating tariff rates....
What is a Buyer’s Consolidation?
Buyer's Consolidations: Improving Landed Cost on LCL If you import and have multiple suppliers...
Mastering Duty Payment Options: ACH and PMS
Mastering Duty Payment Options: ACH & PMS Customs duties are a part of...
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...
The United States Coast Guard: Protecting your Cargo for over 200 Years
Saturday, August 4th will mark the 228th anniversary of the United States...
Trade War with China: An Importer’s Survival Guide
Unfortunately for many businesses in the USA, America finds itself in the position...
What is Harbor Maintenance Fee (HMF)?
Definition The Harbor Maintenance Fee (HMF) is a fee imposed by U.S. Customs and...
What is Merchandise Processing Fee (MPF)?
Definition The Merchandise Processing Fee (MPF) is a fee imposed by U.S. Customs and...
5 Steps to Effective Communication with Chinese Suppliers
Global business can be tricky, especially when you are not familiar with...
An Importer’s Guide to Chinese New Year
It’s mid-February, nearing your shipment deadline, and your supplier in...
What Type of Freight Forwarder Is Right for You?
Not all international freight forwarding providers are the same. For...
Amazon FBA Sellers: 3 Tips for Choosing the Right Freight Forwarder
It has never been a better time to be an eCommerce seller on Amazon. In...
The Importer’s Guide to Navigating Natural Disasters and Extreme Weather
The effect of hurricanes, floods, wildfires and other natural disasters on supply chains worldwide...
The Freight Forwarder’s Guide to LAX
If you are an importer who regularly brings goods in through the Los...
Why Your Freight Forwarder Should Be C-TPAT Certified
If you are an importer, Customs and Border Protection (CBP) arguably has the biggest impact on...
8 Steps to a Successful Trade Show
Trade shows are a great place to build brand awareness, and showcase your products or services to...
The Freight Forwarder’s Guide to the Logistics Landmarks of Los Angeles & Long Beach
While they are two busiest ports in the United States, the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach are...
What Is a Customs Bond and Why Importers Need One
The moment has arrived. You’re ready to start importing your goods. There’s only one step left:...
Importer’s Guide to Shipping LCL
If your ocean shipments are not large enough to fill an entire container, you have what is...
5 Tips to “Green” Your Supply Chain
Are customers asking you to reduce the carbon footprint of your entire supply chain, not just your...
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