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Tag: Import Procedures
Import Compliance: The True Cost of Hand Carries
Some companies view hand carries by their employees or contractors as a standard business practice to…
Importing Basics: Country of Origin
Importers, do you know the country of origin of your product? Really? If your product is…
Importer Security Filing (ISF): What Is It and Whoâs Responsible for Filing
The Importer Security Filing (ISF) is a Customs and Border Protection (CBP) requirement for ocean cargo…
HS Codes, HTS Codes and Schedule B Codes: What’s the Difference?
Do you know the difference between HS codes, HTS codes and Schedule B codes? In casual…
Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS): How to Use It
As an exporter, youâre probably familiar with the Harmonized System (HS) and Schedule B codes, but…
Freight Forwarder vs. Customs Broker: What’s the Difference?
Many importers and exporters, especially beginners, assume that freight forwarders and customs brokers are two names…
U.S. Trade Hits Record Levels Amid Supply Chain Woes and Global Uncertainty
2021 could have been known as the year of continued uncertainty. The combination of an ongoing…