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...
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 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...