How to Reduce Import Duties to the US, and Stay Compliant

How to Reduce Import Duties to the US, and Stay Compliant

If you’re a US importer, you might be overpaying import duties to the US. 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...
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...
Logistics and Trade Compliance: 2023 Outlook

Logistics and Trade Compliance: 2023 Outlook

Much of the risk in supply chain management lies at the intersection of logistics and trade compliance. As supply chains became disrupted over the past few years, companies began sourcing products from different countries.  New suppliers can introduce uncertainty...
Shipping to Hong Kong from South China

Shipping to Hong Kong from South China

Shipping to Hong Kong from South China has become more challenging with COVID-related slowdowns and the approaching Chinese New Year. However, alternatives exist to keep cargo flowing smoothly. Here’s some background. Every day, large volumes of cargo move from South...