A U.S. customs hold can add inspection, storage, demurrage, and transportation charges on top of duties and taxes. If you’re deciding what to do if…
The lowest per-kilogram rate does not always mean the lowest air freight cost. An international air freight cost calculator estimates the base charge…
For U.S. imports, a commercial invoice is a core customs-clearance document, with only limited exceptions. Commercial invoice compliance means giving…
A shipment can be ready to move and still lack a legally responsible importer in the destination country. If your business has no local entity there,…
In mid-2026, Section 301 duties on covered Chinese-origin goods range from 7.5% to 100%, in addition to regular duty rates. The applicable rate…
A shipment held at customs because of missing paperwork can disrupt delivery plans. An Importer of Record (IOR) is legally responsible for bringing…
To understand how to export goods from the USA, start by identifying the product, destination, and buyer. Then determine which export controls and…
Export shipments need customs clearance before they can complete their international journey. Export customs clearance services coordinate the…
EAR and ITAR are not interchangeable: the EAR governs many commercial and dual-use goods, software, and technology, while ITAR applies to…
A shipment can be ready to move and still be held up by paperwork that does not match its contents. Export documentation is the official paperwork…
