No importer wants to leave their product sitting in a port longer than they have to, especially when doing so can rack up thousands of dollars in demurrage and detention fees.
Topics: Customs Consulting, Freight Forwarding & Cargo Transportation, detention, demurrage, demurrage and detention
Any information that affects your freight is information that you should know. Are you aware of the proposed changes to Incoterms 2020?
Topics: Customs Consulting, Incoterms, freight, incoterms 2020, shipping comliance, freight forwarding
Understanding Incoterms and How to Alleviate Shipping Risks
Have you been shipping products blindly? Shipping without knowing how Incoterms affect your freight creates a risk that could cost you anywhere from a few thousand dollars to completely bankrupting your business.
Topics: Customs Consulting, Freight Forwarding & Cargo Transportation, Freight Agents, compliance, Incoterms
Binding Ruling Requests & How They Benefit Importers
Correctly classifying merchandise or products for import involves a sea of rules that govern import classifications.
These rules are often confusing and unclear, and doing this incorrectly can come at a hefty price. Binding rulings help clear up any confusion by providing classification and duty rates in advance.
Topics: Supply Chain Management, Customs Consulting, International Trade Compliance & Enforcement, binding rulings
Transshipment Problems & Best Practices for Importers
Section 301 tariffs and, to a lesser extent, Section 232 duties make it more attractive for importers to gain the system.
Topics: Supply Chain Management, Customs Consulting, International Trade Compliance & Enforcement, Freight Forwarding & Cargo Transportation