Like it or not, whether you’re shipping by land, sea or air, there’s always a possibility that your cargo will be damaged along the way. There’s no way of completely guaranteeing safe cargo. You can’t control natural disasters, weather anomalies, human error, or, if you’re unlucky, dishonest shippers. Just a [...]
When importing, trying to work around expensive duty fees isn’t always easy. If what you’re importing is valued under $800 USD or less, however, you may not have to pay duty -- or even declare a formal entry -- on your goods! While this is a great deal for anyone [...]
Temporary imports, while generally not what most people would think of when they think about imports, are a key kind of import that allows companies and professionals to bring in samples, equipment, and prototypes without being charged duty they otherwise would have to pay. Because a temporary import will not [...]
Generally, when we think about the export - import cycle, we picture international trade, ecommerce, and permanent imports. That does take up a generous bulk of the export - import activity around the globe and here at home, so it certainly isn’t an incorrect mental picture, but it’s not a [...]
Commercial importing can feel like a sea of paperwork. Declarations, invoices, permits, bonds… trying to navigate every aspect of clearing customs on your own can feel like you’re swimming against the current. Luckily, customs brokers are experts in everything to do with clearing your shipments. In order to clear up [...]
When governments, international bodies, or — on a smaller scale — importers engage in international trade, it isn’t simply a free-for-all. There are specific guidelines that must be followed in order to keep a uniform set of procedures. These procedures fall under the globally accepted Harmonized System, a series of [...]
Expanding into international markets is a worthwhile business decision. There is no need to occupy a physical address in the country whose market you wish to become involved in either. By registering to become a non-resident importer (NRI), you can do all your business from the comfort of your home [...]
