How to Reduce Import Duties in the U.S., and Stay Compliant

How to Reduce Import Duties in the U.S., and Stay Compliant

If you’re a U.S. importer, you might be overpaying import duties. Unless, that is, you have a large internal trade compliance team to manage the many regulatory and administrative details that impact those costs. How much of your hard-earned profit are you turning...
CBP to require China postal codes on customs entries

CBP to require China postal codes on customs entries

Happening Now Beginning March 18, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will require customs entries to include a China postal code when China is the manufacturer or seller’s country of origin. The new data requirement, which will be integrated into CBP’s Automated...
Air freight shippers: Are you ICS2 compliant?

Air freight shippers: Are you ICS2 compliant?

Starting March 1, 2023, air freight shippers and their freight forwarders must ensure compliance with Release 2 of the European Union’s (EU) new Import Control System (ICS2) or risk delays and possible fines. The system requires shippers to submit more detailed data,...
Shipping from Taiwan to the US

Shipping from Taiwan to the US

Taiwan and the US are long-time global trade partners in industries such as electronics, semi-conductors, and machinery. You and your business’s logistics may also be involved in this global partnership. Here are some details that can equip you for shipping from...