IEEPA tariff refunds have created an important opportunity for importers to recover duties paid on eligible entries. However, the refund process is not just a financial matter — it is closely tied to customs data, entry records, ACE reporting, CAPE declarations, and CBP filing procedures. That is why many importers may benefit from working with […]
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The U.S. Postal Service is continuing to modernize its logistics and transportation network as it works to improve package flow, reduce costs, and strengthen delivery operations. According to a recent Transport Topics article, Postmaster General and CEO David Steiner told the U.S. Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs that USPS is facing serious
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Cargo insurance is coverage that helps protect goods while they are being transported. When cargo moves by ocean, air, truck, rail, or a combination of transportation methods, there is always some level of risk. Goods can be damaged, lost, stolen, delayed, exposed to weather, mishandled, or affected by events outside the importer’s or exporter’s control.
A customs bond is a financial guarantee required by U.S. Customs and Border Protection for many import shipments entering the United States. In simple terms, a customs bond helps guarantee that duties, taxes, and fees will be paid and that the importer will follow applicable customs laws and regulations. For importers, a customs bond is
An HTS code is a classification number used to identify products imported into the United States. HTS stands for Harmonized Tariff Schedule. The HTS code helps U.S. Customs and Border Protection determine how imported goods should be classified, what duty rate may apply, and whether additional tariffs or requirements may be involved. For importers, the
A freight forwarder is a company that helps arrange the transportation of goods from one place to another. Freight forwarders work with importers, exporters, carriers, truckers, warehouses, customs brokers, and overseas agents to help coordinate shipments across the supply chain. In simple terms, a freight forwarder helps move cargo. Freight forwarders do not always physically
A customs broker is a licensed professional or company that helps importers clear goods through U.S. Customs and Border Protection. When goods are imported into the United States, certain information must be submitted to Customs before the shipment can be released. This may include details about the importer, supplier, product, value, country of origin, classification,
Some cargo requires more than standard transportation. When goods are sensitive to heat, cold, humidity, or extended transit time, importers may need temperature-controlled shipping to help protect the product from damage, spoilage, or loss of quality. Temperature-controlled cargo can include food products, beverages, produce, seafood, frozen goods, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, chemicals, flowers, and other sensitive commodities.
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If you are importing goods into the United States by ocean freight, you may hear the term ISF before your shipment is loaded at origin. ISF stands for Importer Security Filing, and it is an important part of the ocean import process. ISF is also commonly referred to as 10+2. It requires certain shipment information
When importing goods into the United States, the commercial invoice is one of the most important documents in the entire process. It may look like a basic sales document, but for Customs clearance, it plays a much larger role. U.S. Customs and Border Protection uses invoice information to understand what is being imported, who is
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